Fun Dog Day Care Available in Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa, AZ
Dogs in the Phoenix, Arizona East Valley suburbs don’t have to be left cooped up in the house, kennel or cage all day while their owners are away. Dogs are treated much like kids would be treated in a child day care at the new Rico’s Doggie Day Care, says proprietor and owner Christine Mitsoff.
“We allow dogs to run around our fenced-in back yard, and play with the other dogs,” said Mitsoff, who runs the service out of her home in the Cooper Commons neighborhood in Chandler. “All dogs are free to roam and play. We want them to have fun, not be put in small crates.”
Physical exercise for your dog is one of the many benefits of this kind of dog day care.
“Many many dogs spend a lot of time home alone, with the very busy lives most people live these days, sleeping and eating themselves into lethargy and obesity,” Mitsoff said. “Just like fit humans, fit dogs feel better, sleep better, and have more energy, as well as encounter fewer health and behavioral problems. Happier people and pets are the result, along with fewer medical expenses.”
Your pooch’s mental health will be helped by being around other canines in dog day care.
“Positive dog behavior is supported by being able to socialize with other breeds,” Mitsoff said.
Play time at Rico’s is three hours in the morning and four hours in the afternoon. The dogs are free to take a nap at any time they get tired, of course. Or, they are free to jump in the in-ground pool to cool off if overly heated. Nap time is designated as between noon and 1 p.m., and lunch is served one hour before then between 11 a.m. and noon.
Other dog day care services available at Rico’s are washes by David Vega, training dog walks with Tyler Vega and obedience training from the entire staff. For a nominal fee, Rico’s will pick your pup up if needed.
“Each dog leaves Rico’s Doggie Day Care with a daily report card, free kisses and tired from a full day of fun,” Mitsoff said.
In the East Valley, Rico’s is only a few minutes’ drive from most points in Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa. For more information and pricing, visit the Rico’s Doggie Day Care Web site at http://www.dog-daycare.net.
