Doggie Daycare?

Does anyone take their corgi(s) to a doggie daycare? I have an "interview" set up for Emmy at a local facility, and now I am getting nervous. I love the idea of her playing and having fun while I am at work rather than being home alone for most of the day, but I am worried that maybe she will be overwhelmed or won't like it and I don't want it to change her outlook on other dogs. Currently she LOVES all dogs, so I don't really know what I am worried about, but I am being an over protective mother I guess. If anyone has any advise or can think of any questions I should ask please let me know.
Thank you!!

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Permalink Reply by Lincoln is Corgilicious on March 15, 2008 at 10:48pm

No advice here cause Eric and I are worried about the SAME things.

We were talking tonight that we were afraid that he might become aggressive if he is around large dogs a lot. We want him to be happy and socialize ... we just don't know the right thing to do.

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Permalink Reply by Avyon on March 16, 2008 at 10:28am

Being worried is perfectly normal... there are a lot of bad facilities out there but there are also good ones..

An interview is a good start but I would also ask for the contacts of previous customers or ask around to see if anyone can give you good advice on the one your considering.

If you don't feel good at all leaving your baby.. then be sure to find a situation you like! Its no fun going on vacation and worrying the whole time.. (yes you'll worry anyways but about normal stuff instead ;))

Goodluck!

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Permalink Reply by Carol Braitman on March 16, 2008 at 12:33pm

I know a woman at my work that takes her dog to doggie day care. She works 9-7, and she loves it. She feels her dog is well cared for, and when they get home, he is tired out from playing all day. My sister used a doggie day care just a couple days a week, because her dog was bored, and acting out from being home alone all day. She also loved it. I'd say, go on the interview, and see if you can leave Emmy for just a few hours as a trial. See how she reacts to it. I'm sure a reputable one will give you some kind of trial. Also, do like human day care, drop in unaannounced, and see whats going on. Remember, dogs are pack animals. As long as they are supervised well, they will probaly have a blast.

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Permalink Reply by Tracie & Emmy on March 16, 2008 at 5:28pm

Thanks everyone. I am feeling a little better now. I was very impressed with my first visit, I think we'll give it a try. :-)

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Permalink Reply by Apryl on April 5, 2008 at 12:31am

I used to take our corgi every two weeks while someone cleaned our house (and rid of all the hair!!!). He would come home EXHAUSTED. It was great. I think it's great for the dogs to interact, and get some exercise.

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Permalink Reply by Laura & Lola on April 5, 2008 at 12:44am

We took Lola to one a couple time & it was GREAT! She got to be part of a pack for a day & came home exhausted :) What was even better was the place had video cameras there, so I could watch her from work, live!!