No one knows the truth better than the staff at Happy Houndz about how dog play creates happiness and friendship.
Research says dog parents value finding the right friends for their dog as highly as finding the right food! They want to invest in their dog's social life by finding the right dog play that creates happiness and wellbeing for their furry family member. Whether you call it Dog Daycare, Doggy Daycare, School or Dog Day Camp, it’s all about socializing with friends at Happy Houndz

Most dogs are much happier if they get regular access to dog play with friends. Studies have shown that dogs who interact with other dogs had lower cortisol levels - social interaction with other dogs can help reduce stress in dogs!

Dogs prefer to spend time with other dogs over humans. Experts found that while dogs were happy interacting with humans, dogs were likelier to seek out play with other dogs. Dogs can learn the game's rules more efficiently and get into the physicality of playing with other dogs. Humans are likely to stop the fun or get tired before another dog would, and honestly we can’t roll, run and jump over our pups like another pup can!

Regulating Emotions:

Can you imagine being around your friends and not knowing what language they speak? Use it or lose it is a mantra for anyone learning a new language. Dogs need to learn how to speak dog by understanding body language and navigating social cues. Without regular access to friends, dogs will lose this skill.

Socialization:

Of course, dogs have many emotions. Without the mental and physical stimulation that playing with friends provides, dogs can become hyperactive or sedate. They may also get overly excited during normal events like walks in the neighbourhood or when you come home from work. Unregulated emotions can lead to pulling and barking when out on walks.

Confidence Building:

Positive playgroup experiences with other dogs can boost a dog's confidence and self-esteem.

Confidence Building:

Compatibility during dog play leads to increased happiness.
Not every human likes every human; the same is true for dogs! In your dog's life, they may have only a handful of super close friends whose play style and attitude match perfectly. Happy Houndz can help guide your dog and help find their perfect friend through dog play.