Yappy Campers Doggy Daycare

22/08/2025

We wouldn’t just leave our dogs with anyone either!!
You can trust Yappy Campers to look after your fur babies 🥰

22/08/2025

We know the struggle. You get home tired from a hard days work and your dog is ready to bounce off the walls.
That’s where doggy daycare comes to the rescue!! 🥳
Let us keep your pup busy during the day, so that you can have a rest when it’s home time.😴
Get in touch for our rates, available days and to enrol.

28/07/2025

15/07/2025

Dog parks have no pairing or structure and often create unwanted behaviours. Think twice about what situations you put your dog in for the sake of being “social”.
Structured daycare is a much safer option.

Dog Parks? Hard Pass.

What’s the big deal with dog parks—and are trainers just overreacting?

Dogs are social creatures. Most enjoy the company of familiar, well-matched dogs. So in theory, dog parks should be a great place for them to connect and burn energy, right?

Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case.

Here’s why:

Often dogs at dog parks are strangers to each other. Meeting unknown dogs typically triggers an adrenaline spike—heightened arousal that can quickly tip into tension or conflict. Repeated exposure to this dynamic conditions a dog to associate social interaction with overstimulation. In many cases, this is where reactivity begins - often observed as frustration on lead.

Safe and healthy introductions require structure. Wide open spaces, minimal training, and a lack of handler control (think: can a dog recall off other dogs?) make dog parks a high risk environment for incidents.

Add to that the fact that dogs all have different social styles—some are boisterous, others are timid —and appropriate pairings become nearly impossible. The goal of any interaction should be to promote calm, appropriate social behaviour. It’s hard to do that in a chaotic, uncontrolled setting.

A better approach?
Find a dog your dog pairs well with and meet in a calm, safe environment or consider a structured daycare program run by qualified trainers who can supervise and manage play appropriately. Lastly, we acknowledge there are some well managed park environments where regulars meet and manage the space/social interaction well. These are rare though.

07/06/2025

What makes Yappy Campers Doggy Daycare different?
⚫️ Separate runs - we have various sized enclosed areas, so not all dogs have to share the same space.
⚫️ Playmate pairing - we match your dog to suitable playmates, taking into consideration their energy, size, age and play style.
⚫️ Supervised interactions - we keep a watchful eye on all interactions to make sure everyone is safe and having fun.
⚫️ Crate and Rotate - we believe nap time is important, and assist in crate training your dog so that they can have some valuable decompression time and rest between play sessions, or eat their lunch in peace.
⚫️ Small play groups - we keep play groups small and manageable.
⚫️ Careful introductions - we introduce new dogs to the groups slowly. We don’t believe in throwing them together straight away and “letting the dogs sort it out” which can cause scuffles or even fights.
⚫️ On site trainer - K9 Partners can assist with your dog’s obedience and fitness training needs whilst your dog is at daycare.

19/05/2025

This is Wilson.
He has a lot of fun with his friends at daycare.
This is Wilson’s judgy face, for the dog moms who haven’t enrolled their pups in daycare yet. 🥹
He wants to know what you’re waiting for?
Don’t disappoint Wilson!

02/05/2025

Happy 1st Birthday Ivy!! Pupcakes were eaten!!😋

24/04/2025

NEW PUPPY CLASS INTAKE! May 3rd

enrolments close on Thursday the 1st of May.

where? at Muldersdrift Animal clinic

when? every Saturday @9:30am

- 6 week training course 🐾
- all breeds welcome 🐕🐩🐶
- first 2 multivacs required 💉

contact us now to enrol!

23/04/2025

Unpopular Opinion incoming!
Doggy Daycare is not a behavioural “fix”.

Yes, daycare can help with dogs that suffer from separation related anxiety or destructive behaviours linked to boredom, but it will not solve these issues unless you are being intentional about working on them at home as well.
If your dog spends 8 hours at daycare a week, what are they doing the other 160 hours?

Daycare is there to enrich your dogs life, giving them opportunities to be a dog.
If your dog suffers with behaviour problems it’s important to consult a professional for help, and not just hope that the problem will go away if you tire them out.

Get in touch with us if you want to know if daycare is the right option for your dog!

07/04/2025

At Yappy Campers Doggy Daycare we believe nap time is as important as play time. 😴
For that reason we only use Axel's Pet Products crate beds and crate covers for all our crates, so that your pups can have some restful down time. The removable canvas covers make cleaning a breeze, and the high quality foam ensures your pup is comfortable. Not to mention, they are super durable.
The covers can open on all four sides, perfect for your double door crates.
If you want your pups to have the same comfort at home, get in touch with us to order your crates, beds and covers! Crates are available in two sizes currently with more options coming soon! Covers and beds are available in a variety of colours and can be made to order.

15/03/2025

Welcome Hunter and Axel! 🤍🖤