What Age Should I Send my Dog to Daycare?

“What age should I send my dog to daycare?”

That’s the question every caring dog owner asks, but here at Polly’s Paddock, we believe the right question to ask is: “Is my dog ready for daycare?”

Table of Contents

1. The Right Question: Readiness vs Age

2. Outdoor Dog Daycare Benefits: Stress-Free Socialisation

3. The Best Dog Daycare in Melbourne

1. The Right Question: Readiness vs. Age

Every dog is unique, and we believe dogs are ready for daycare once their social basics are in place.

Being ready means having the fundamental skills to feel safe, happy, and confident in a group setting. Our Farm Dog Daycare experience is designed with your dog's happiness and the best kind of socialisation in mind.

Because we are able to provide wide open spaces, our outdoor dog daycare allows dogs to interact on their own terms, which is the foundation of low-stress, positive social learning. Whether your dog is four months or fourteen years old, having the space to socialise on their own terms will help them thrive.

We always put your dog's safety and wellbeing first. That means we don't look at age alone. Readiness is a matter of established social basics and confidence, not a required age.

2. Outdoor Dog Daycare Benefits: Stress-Free Socialisation

The beauty of our farm dog daycare environment is that it removes the pressure. We don't force interaction; we facilitate healthy socialisation by providing open space. This is crucial for our dogs' long-term social development.

For the young, rowdy dogs, we have open space for them to run and play. Our older daycare dogs can join in if they choose, but also can take a time out to observe happily from a comfortable distance.

By giving every dog the freedom to choose their pace, we ensure every dog, no matter the age, is socially fulfilled.

3. The Best Dog Daycare in Melbourne

If you're looking for a unique daycare experience in Melbourne, reach out today! We offer free Meet & Greets so you can get to know us, introduce Chris to your dog and find out if our Outdoor Farm Dog Daycare is the right choice for your dog.