DAYCARE
Take everything you've heard about "doggy daycare" and throw it out the window!
Every American attends school at a young age to learn the basics of how to be a part of our society. Schools teach things such as problem solving and play a large role in the development of socialization skills. Daycare at Royal Paws is essentially a classroom with less math and more team building.
We believe in balanced state of minds and our extensive understanding of dog behavior allows us to implement the right rules that will help your pets to stay respectful but most importantly, safe. We guide the dogs through many different interactions that will require them to use their brains and burn their energy. Breaks are given throughout the day and the dogs are rotated in and out of different groups to keep over stimulation at a minimum.
Each staff member is trained to understand behavior and demand the same level of attention from the dogs no matter the situation. The dogs are ALWAYS supervised during playtime because unpleasant situations can affect animals of all temperaments. It is our responsibility as care takers and yours, as a pet owner, to acknowledge the limitations of our companions. Not every dog is friendly and even the most friendly dogs might not always like everyone or share the same level of excitement as others.
Having control in our “classroom” is the key. If your dog comes to us with total disregard to the rules the best we can do is try to work with you and introduce the rules slowly. If behavior begins to improve after you make the effort to implement change, then your dog could become more suited for group interaction in no time! If putting this amount of energy into your dog seems like too much work or they are set in their ways, group play at Royal Paws may not be the right option. There is always room for growth and we will do our best to help because sometimes it really does take a village. With that being said, we are NEVER going to risk the safety of the animals. There are some dogs that just do better in a private playtime setting.
Things we look for during the initial temperament test may include the following:
Does your dog lead you, support you or hold you back?
Does your dog jump on new people, say hello nicely, or are they too shy to say hello?
Does your dog become overly excited when switching handlers, do they go willingly, or do they put up a fight?
When being introduced to another dog, does your dog rush the other animal, respect boundaries, or do they show no interest in making a new friend?
~ These are just some examples of the things that allow us to get a full understanding of your dogs behavior and their role in a pack. During the temperament test we will have numerous questions outside of the things we look for, so it is always important to answer honestly. We will always be upfront and honest with you, even if it might be something you do not want to hear. It does not help anyone to withhold information that could end in a dangerous outcome. We also understand that new environments can be stressful on some dogs and they will need time to feel comfortable. One particular meeting will not always define a future outcome. Our goal is to always work together to make your dogs experience the best it can be!
