Is Your Pup Bouncing Off the Walls While You're at Work?
January 30, 2024
If you're walking through the door to chewed shoes, frantic greetings, and a dog who somehow has more energy at 6 p.m. than they did at 7 a.m., you're not alone. Most of the time it's not bad behavior — it's an entire day of energy with nowhere to go. Daycare changes that equation, and it's usually the single biggest quality-of-life upgrade families make.
What understimulation looks like
- Destructive chewing or shredding
- Excessive barking when you get home
- Inability to settle in the evening
- Demanding attention nonstop after work
- Restless pacing or whining
Why daycare works
A day of supervised play, social time, and structured rest actually meets the needs your dog can't meet alone in the house. Tired isn't the goal — satisfied is. A satisfied dog can settle, sleep, and enjoy quiet time without escalating.
What changes at home
Most families notice the difference within a week. Greetings are calmer, evenings are quieter, and the energy that used to come out as chaos starts coming out as cuddles. The dog isn't different — they're just finally getting what they need.
Start with a trial day
We start every dog with an evaluation day at our Franklin Square resort. By pickup, you'll have honest feedback on how your dog did and what schedule would work best — even if that's just a couple of days a week.
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