Dog interactions should be supervised constantly by staff trained in safe play and behavior cues. Monitor group sizes.
Safety
Verify the facility requires vaccination records & health checks to exclude sick dogs. Ventilation and cleaning matter too.
Health
Maintaining reasonable dog-to-staff member ratios allows attentive supervision and handling. How’s their training?
Staffing
Size groups appropriately by temperament, play style, activity levels, age and size to prevent bullying and injuries.
Sizing
Look for separate play and rest zones plus sufficient outdoor/indoor space for running around safely based on attendance
Setup
Webcams during daycare help put owners at ease. But nothing replaces an in-person trial first to judge care quality fully.
Webcams
Choosing NAIA/CCPDT certified facilities can give added assurance of proper policies and staff competencies.
Certified