Just because your puppy is old enough doesn’t mean that it is fit to go to group daycare. Preparedness is based on:

• Behaviour
• Social development
• Health conditions
• Basic training. 

If you are considering structured doggy care in Hammersmith, you need to evaluate whether your puppy is safe and confident enough to cope with a group setting.

Here are five indicators that can indicate readiness.

Your puppy is fully vaccinated

Your puppy should have undergone the key vaccinations in the UK before entering any group environment. These are usually protection against:

• Parvovirus
• Distemper
• Hepatitis 
• Leptospirosis. 

Numerous facilities also demand kennel cough vaccination.

The daycare setting involves:

• Communal areas
• Shared playthings
• Close interaction with other dogs. 

If your puppy is not fully vaccinated, it is at risk of diseases. You can ask your local veterinarian whether your puppy is sufficiently vaccinated. They can determine whether it is ready to go into a …