Choose a dog daycare if... |
Choose a pet sitter if... |
| Your dog suffers from separation anxiety or if you want your
dog to play with other dogs all day (cageless dog daycare facility)
or for a few hours a day |
Your dog only needs to be walked for about 30 minutes |
| The hours to drop off and pick up your dog is convenient with
your schedule |
The hours to drop off and pick up your dog is not convenient
with your schedule |
| The dog daycare facility is within convenient distance to
your home or office. |
The dog daycare facility is too far from your home or office. |
| Your dog gets along well with other dogs and/or loves to play
with other dogs |
Your dog does not get along well with other dogs. Many dog
daycare facilities, especially the cageless ones, require your
dog to pass a behavioral test before admitting him or her to
daycare. |
| You don't want to give your house keys and/or security access
to anyone. |
You don't mind giving your house keys and/or security access
to your pet sitter. |
| You're not worried about the cost. Having your dog at the
dog daycare is generally more expensive than having a pet sitter
come to your house. Non-cagefree dog daycare facilities may
charge extra if you ask for additional play time or walks. |
You're concerned about the cost. |
