At Throw Me A Bone, we know that bringing your dog to daycare for the first time can be both an exciting and intimidating experience. If you don’t know what to expect for your pup, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed! Throw Me A Bone offers a fully interactive daycare experience that allows dogs to socialize and play in a pack setting, tapping into their natural instincts—meaning doggy daycare should appeal to their base inclinations. However, if you still have questions about your dog’s first day at Throw Me A Bone, here’s what you can expect:
Your dog’s first day at Throw Me A Bone, whether they’re boarding or attending doggy daycare, is an exciting milestone. To make sure your pup’s first day goes smoothly, there are a few things to check off your list before arriving at your local Throw Me A Bone. First, ensure that your dog’s rabies, bordetella, and distemper vaccinations are up to date and recorded. This helps us keep all our pups happy and healthy when your dog joins the pack!
If your dog is boarding with us overnight, we ask that you bring their own food to their first day at Throw Me A Bone to avoid stomach upset from a sudden diet change. If you forget or run out, don’t worry—we have house food available. With a little preparation, you can set your dog up for success in their first Throw Me A Bone experience.
The first day at Throw Me A Bone is filled with new sights, smells, and other dogs, which is why we make sure each pup feels comfortable in the environment first. While some dogs jump right in, others may take a little time to adjust. Our team introduces each pup gradually, pairing them with dogs of similar temperaments and energy levels. These playgroups are part art, part science, and fully intended to ensure that your dog gets to experience a natural pack
environment while they’re at Throw Me A Bone.
Throughout the day, these spaces allow every dog to socialize, exercise, and practice natural pack behaviors. No matter their play style, our playgroups are intended to ensure that every dog gets the right mix of activity and downtime to keep them happy and fulfilled.
A full first day at Throw Me A Bone is a complete physical and mental workout for your dog. Since they’ll be playing all day, don’t be surprised if your pup comes home ready to snooze. This post-daycare exhaustion is completely normal and a sign that they had an active, enriching day.
You may also notice that your pup is extra thirsty when they get home from their first day at Throw Me A Bone. We provide fresh water throughout the day, but with all the running, wrestling, and exploring, your dog might still want to rehydrate. Over time, as they get used to doggy daycare, their post-visit tiredness and thirst will level out, but every visit will leave them happy, fulfilled, and eager to come back for more!
