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Back-to-School? How Dog Daycare Can Help Your Pup Adjust to an Empty House

Back-to-school season is exciting for families—new routines, fresh schedules, and busy days ahead. But while your kids are getting used to the classroom again, your dog may be struggling with the sudden change at home. The post Back-to-School? How Dog Daycare Can Help Your Pup Adjust to an Empty House appeared first on Ruffgers Dog University Dog Training & Dog Boarding.
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Dog daycare is the perfect solution for pups adjusting to an empty house. Here’s why:

1. Prevents Loneliness and Anxiety
Dogs are social animals. At daycare, they’re surrounded by other pups and caring staff, which eases separation anxiety.

2. Provides Structure and Routine
Just like kids thrive on routine, dogs do too. Daycare offers consistent schedules—playtime, naps, and even training practice.

3. Keeps Puppies on Track
If you’re wondering “what age for dog daycare?”—most puppies can start as early as 12 weeks, once they’ve had initial vaccinations. Early enrollment ensures they learn proper play and social behaviors from the start.

Explore our structured puppy daycare programs.

4. Offers Exercise and Stimulation
Instead of napping all day and bouncing off the walls when you return home, your pup comes back happily tired and mentally stimulated.

5. Reinforces Training
At Ruffgers, we blend dog daycare and training. Commands like sit, stay, and recall are encouraged during play and downtime, reinforcing your at-home training efforts.

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