What really happens behind the scenes of a doggy day care?

In this episode, we lift the lid on the daily chaos of working in a busy doggy day care and let our staff tell the stories you normally never hear. From unpredictable dogs and questionable decisions to staff banter, near-miss moments, and the reality of managing a room full of four-legged personalities, this is dog day care life unfiltered.

There are no scripts, no polish, and no pretending it is all cute puppies and cuddles. This episode dives into the funny, messy, stressful, and surprisingly rewarding side of doggy day care work, straight from the people on the floor every day.

If you are a dog owner, dog lover, or have ever searched “what is it really like working in a doggy day care?”, this episode is for you. Expect laughs, honesty, and a behind-the-scenes look at the staff, systems, and sanity required to run a professional dog day care.

In this first episode of Pooch’s Yard: Unleashed, we open the floor completely.

Nothing is off limits.

We answer real questions about running a doggy day care, the realities of business ownership, dog behaviour, relationships, mental load, burnout, and the things people don’t usually say out loud.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The hardest parts of running a dog business

• Whether all dogs are actually suited to day care

• The emotional toll of caring for dogs long-term

• How business affects family life and relationships

• The questions clients really want answered

This is honest, unfiltered conversation — not advice dressed up to sound nice.

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