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Kathryn Williams

Should you send your pup to doggy daycare? Trainer weighs in (and what they had to say really surprised us)

Puppy chewing on a toy.

Do you send your pup to doggy daycare? If so, you're far from alone. With many of us back in the office post-pandemic, having someone to look after our canine companion while we're out of the house can offer us a lot of peace of mind.

However, even if they get to play with a range of the best dog toys, expert trainer Carolyn Martell doesn't think daycare is great for most dogs. She cites packed environments, overarousal, stress and anxiety as key reasons why doggy daycare isn't ideal.

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