05/08/2026
A good dog daycare can be a great fit. A poorly run one is a fast track to respiratory infections, bite wounds, and a stressed-out dog. Knowing what to look for on a tour, which vaccines are required (and which are recommended for shared-environment dogs), and what warning signs to watch for after pickup is what separates a good decision from one you regret. We break down the practical evaluation criteria, including when boarding might be a better fit than group play, at Fairfax Veterinary Clinic.
Choosing a daycare for your dog takes more than a quick Google search and a look at the photos. The factors that actually determine whether your dog will be safe, comfortable, and genuinely enriched by daycare (things like staff-to-dog ratios, how groups are managed, rest schedules, behavior screeni...