{"id":102731,"date":"2023-08-01T00:57:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T04:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/?p=102731"},"modified":"2024-03-08T02:30:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T07:30:24","slug":"can-dog-daycare-cause-aggression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/can-dog-daycare-cause-aggression\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Dog Daycare Cause Aggression? 9 Causes of Aggression"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><span class=\"dropcap dropcap2\">D<\/span>oggy daycare facilities<\/strong> are every dog owner\u2019s go-to service, especially for those who can\u2019t tend to their pet\u2019s needs at all times.<\/p>\n<p>These facilities provide your dog with adequate food and a space to play while you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n<p>But after picking your pet, you noticed that it\u2019s acting differently after the daycare session.<\/p>\n<p>You even noticed that your dog had become aggressive!<\/p>\n<p><em>Could the dog daycare session possibly cause this? Is it something that you should be concerned about?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Well, allow me to discuss it with you!<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, I\u2019m here to answer your question, \u201c<strong>Can dog daycare cause aggression?<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To answer that, we\u2019ll be talking about the following topics under the question:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why Is My Dog Suddenly Aggressive At Daycare?<\/li>\n<li>How to Deal with Your Aggressive Dogs in Daycare?<\/li>\n<li>Alternative Services to Dog Daycares<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So is daycare making your dog aggressive?<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Can Dog Daycare Cause Aggression Infographic_1\" width=\"564\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-scaled.jpg 564w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-66x300.jpg 66w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-768x3485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-451x2048.jpg 451w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-640x2904.jpg 640w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-681x3090.jpg 681w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-600x2722.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can Dog Daycare Cause Aggression?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now let\u2019s answer the main question of this blog:<\/p>\n<p><em>Can dog daycare cause aggression?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yes, dog daycares can induce some aggression in your dogs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is because there are a lot of contributing factors in daycares that prompt dogs to be aggressive.<\/p>\n<p>Another scenario possible is that the dog received poor training and socialization inside your house.<\/p>\n<p>So when you put your dog in a daycare, the facility merely brought the problem out in the open.<\/p>\n<p>All of these possible factors are in the next section below.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Is My Dog Suddenly Aggressive At Daycare?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ever got your dog kicked out of daycare because of its disruptive behavior?<\/p>\n<p>Or did the daycare staff call you to report of your pet is constantly trying to pick up a fight with other dogs?<\/p>\n<p>To you, that might come as a shocker, especially if you assumed your dog to be a well-behaved pet when it\u2019s with you.<\/p>\n<p>So it really makes you wonder, \u201c<em>Why is my dog suddenly aggressive at daycare?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Well, I\u2019ll tell you why.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some reasons why your dog is suddenly aggressive at daycare.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Dog Fight<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Dog fights are inevitable in a doggy daycare<\/strong>, no matter how prepared the staffs are in preventing one.<\/p>\n<p>So when a fight breaks out and your dog is involved, it will be a traumatic experience for your dog.<\/p>\n<p>Traumas of dogs, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.piasilvani.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pia Silvani<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/animal-care-recovery\/aspca-behavioral-rehabilitation-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASPCA\u2019s Behavioral Rehabilitation Center<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"td_pull_quote td_pull_center\"><p><strong>Can also manifest as shaking, hiding, urination, and or defecation when the trigger attempts to interact, howling, pacing, excessive vocalization, and panting.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>But do you know another way dogs show their traumas?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s by becoming aggressive.<\/p>\n<p>Dogs develop fears and anxieties from the trauma which then initiates them to become aggressive.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Injury or Wounds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When was your last injury?<\/p>\n<p>Do you remember how you flinch and lash out at everyone when your injured area was moved or touched?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s right, those injuries agitate you because of the pain.<\/p>\n<p>Like you, dogs can get agitated and defensively aggressive when someone tries to touch and move the injured part.<\/p>\n<p>Who wouldn't react like that, right?<\/p>\n<p>And most likely, a lot of playful dogs in the doggy daycare will accidentally move the injured area.<\/p>\n<p>You can imagine how your dog would react because of how painful its injuries are.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/how-to-treat-a-dog-wound-quick-video-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Treat A Dog Wound: Quick Video Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Illness<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If a <a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/how-to-tell-if-your-dog-is-sick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog is sick<\/a>, it should focus on resting and recovery.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why, like injuries, it\u2019s a natural response to feel aggressive and agitated when your dog is disturbed.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Learned Problem Behavior<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Monkeys see, monkeys do.<\/p>\n<p>Your dog is not a dumb creature.<\/p>\n<p>It can acquire and learn aggressive behaviors in the dog park<strong> just from interacting with aggressive dogs<\/strong> in the daycare.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from aggressive dogs, your dog can also learn it from a dominant leader dog figure in the daycare.<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/psych.ubc.ca\/profile\/stanley-coren\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stanley Coren, PhD., DSc, FRSC<\/a> wrote:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"td_pull_quote td_pull_center\"><p><strong>Puppies show tendencies to imitate the behaviors of others from an early age and this continues throughout their lives. It appears that many socially significant behaviors are learned as a result of participating in such organized social behaviors.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102912\" src=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Is-My-Dog-Suddenly-Aggressive-At-Daycare.jpg\" alt=\"Why Is My Dog Suddenly Aggressive At Daycare\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Is-My-Dog-Suddenly-Aggressive-At-Daycare.jpg 700w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Is-My-Dog-Suddenly-Aggressive-At-Daycare-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Is-My-Dog-Suddenly-Aggressive-At-Daycare-588x420.jpg 588w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Is-My-Dog-Suddenly-Aggressive-At-Daycare-640x457.jpg 640w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Is-My-Dog-Suddenly-Aggressive-At-Daycare-681x486.jpg 681w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Is-My-Dog-Suddenly-Aggressive-At-Daycare-600x429.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>5. Separation Anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/treat-separation-anxiety-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Separation anxiety<\/a> is one of the most common reasons why dogs get aggressive in a doggy daycare.<\/p>\n<p>As the name suggests, separation anxiety is when your <strong>dog suffers from stress and anxiety <\/strong>whenever you are separated from them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriciamcconnell.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patricia McConnell, PhD.<\/a>, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist added:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"td_pull_quote td_pull_center\"><p><strong>Although we can\u2019t know for sure what\u2019s in a dog\u2019s mind, we can think of Separation Anxiety as the equivalent of a panic attack.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So obviously, anxiety can induce your dog to feel agitated and invoke fear-aggressive behaviors and actions.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Bad Experience at the Daycare<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A bad experience and potential source of trauma don\u2019t need to come from dog attacks.<\/p>\n<p>It can also come from any source too!<\/p>\n<p>Maybe a staff might\u2019ve scared the dog, whether intentionally or not, so the pooch will be vigilant and defensive inside the daycare.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the dog got hurt in an incident while still in the daycare.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the source of the bad experience is, it will soon develop coping mechanisms which include becoming aggressive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/fear-aggression-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15 Facts About Fear Aggression in Dogs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Resource Guarding<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/resource-guarding-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource guarding<\/a> is a behavior that triggers when dogs assume ownership of a thing or food.<\/p>\n<p>You can see this behavior manifest when your dog starts growling, lunging, or starts <a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/how-to-treat-a-dog-bite-wound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">biting<\/a> whenever someone gets close to its food or toy.<\/p>\n<p>In a dog daycare setup, a lot of <strong>dogs doing resource guarding can quickly escalate into ferocious dog fights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But before anything lethal happens, the staff of the dog daycare prevents any aggression from buildup between dogs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigmommasdogtraining.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicole Costanza<\/a>, an AKC Evaluator also affirms other dog body languages to further tell if your dog is resource guarding.<\/p>\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stiffening of body posture<\/li>\n<li>Unbothered laser-focus stares<\/li>\n<li>Whale eye<\/li>\n<li>Lips lifting<\/li>\n<li>Soft growling noises<\/li>\n<li>Teeth baring to target<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Costanza also said that any dog can be prone to resource guarding and it\u2019s not specific to one breed.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, she notes:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"td_pull_quote td_pull_center\"><p><strong>It all depends on the individual dog. The environment a dog grows up in could also dictate whether they have resource-guarding issues or not.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>8. Overstimulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/the-importance-of-mental-stimulation-for-your-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">form of stimulation<\/a> is important for dogs because it entertains their senses and boredom.<\/p>\n<p><em>But too much stimulation can also be bad for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When there\u2019s sensory overload, dogs can become hyperactive and aggressive in behavior.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Conversely, some <a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/reactive-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dogs are reactive<\/a>, meaning even the most common stimuli can excite them.<\/p>\n<p>Their reactiveness to stimulations can also cause overstimulation which then leads to your dog\u2019s aggressiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, dog daycares are full of stimulation, especially for first-time users of the facility.<\/p>\n<p>These trigger stimulations can quickly flood your dog's senses, making them confused and aggressive.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>9. New Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Putting your dog in a new place also increases the chance of them becoming aggressive.<\/p>\n<p>How? Well, a new place means new things to stimulate them.<\/p>\n<p>Everything and anything within the <strong>new environment brings a lot of fresh sensory experiences for your dog<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>From the smell, noise, and objects to chase, and down to the new people to interact with, the new environment gives your dog something to be excited about.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes they become too excited with the new things in their environment, resulting in hyperactivity and aggression.<\/p>\n<p>And this is exactly what happens to dogs during their first visit to dog daycares.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, some dogs don't get excited in a new environment but feel distressed instead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New places mean uncertainty which brings anxiety to your dog.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And when dogs are anxious, they become increasingly defensive and aggressive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104595 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Can Dog Daycare Cause Aggression Infographic_2\" width=\"512\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-scaled.jpg 512w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-60x300.jpg 60w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-205x1024.jpg 205w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-768x3841.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-307x1536.jpg 307w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-84x420.jpg 84w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-640x3201.jpg 640w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-681x3406.jpg 681w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TDTInfo_0817_revised-2-600x3001.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Deal with Your Aggressive Dogs in Daycare<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Having the doggy daycare kick your dog out of the facility can be an unpleasant experience for you and your dog.<\/p>\n<p>And you might lose your trust in dog daycare services because of this incident with your dog.<\/p>\n<p>But the thing here is it\u2019s your dog that\u2019s a threat in the daycare.<\/p>\n<p>After all, if your dog is suddenly getting aggressive in the daycare, it can attack other dogs inside the facility.<\/p>\n<p><em>So what do you do?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If your dog is acting differently in daycare, you first need to <strong>identify what\u2019s causing your dog to be aggressive.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Knowing the cause of your dogs going hostile is important to apply the right approach to dealing with it.<\/p>\n<p>After identifying the source of the problem, <strong>you either remove it or change your dog\u2019s behavior with training.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some ways of dealing with your dog\u2019s aggression in daycare.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Moving to a New Dog Daycare<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s not always your dog\u2019s fault why it\u2019s become increasingly aggressive in the daycare.<\/p>\n<p>Some dog daycares may not accommodate your dog well inside their facilities.<\/p>\n<p>This often leads to poor handling of their client\u2019s pets.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if there are not enough daycare staff to supervise dogs, an accident or even a dog attack may break out.<\/p>\n<p>Dog bullying will also be left unattended because of the low staff-to-dog ratio.<\/p>\n<p>And if the daycare staffs are untrained individuals, they can cause more problems than what\u2019s already present.<\/p>\n<p>So if the current doggy daycare brings nothing but bad experiences for your dog, just find a new one.<\/p>\n<p>Find a doggy daycare that has a promising environment and accommodating staff that can tend to your dog\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/what-to-look-for-in-top-dog-daycare-and-boarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to Look for in Top Dog Daycare and Boarding<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Training Socialization<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/puppy-socialization-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Socializing and exposing dogs<\/a> both to humans and other dogs is extremely important in shaping their behaviors.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s never too late to socialize them even at their adult stage!<\/p>\n<p>Having your <a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/how-to-socialize-a-dog-with-humans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog socially trained<\/a> is crucial in social areas like a doggy daycare facility.<\/p>\n<p>After all, your dog will inevitably engage with fellow dogs in the facility.<\/p>\n<p>The staff will also check in on your dogs from time to time.<\/p>\n<p>And if your <a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/socialize-dog-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog is well-socialized<\/a> with other creatures, they become more confident and less aggressive in new environments.<\/p>\n<p>So, wouldn\u2019t it be nice if your dog is used to interacting with other creatures?<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Desensitization and Counterconditioning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Decreasing the exposure to stimuli is the most intuitive way to lessen the symptoms of your dog\u2019s sensory overload.<\/p>\n<p>If your dog is getting overstimulated by loud noise, cranking the volume down stops it from becoming stimulated.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for any reactive dogs in dog daycares\u2014or even dogs with traumas.<\/p>\n<p>If you remove the things that could trigger them, you\u2019ll also be removing their aggressive behaviors in the daycare.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a straightforward solution for a plain problem, right?<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, that\u2019s not the case.<\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019re doing is simply avoiding the problem, not actually treating it.<\/p>\n<p>If the trigger stimuli return, then your dog is back from becoming overstimulated again.<\/p>\n<p>So how do I help with my dog\u2019s overstimulation?<\/p>\n<p>Well, the best way to counter external stimuli is with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalhumanesociety.org\/resource\/counter-conditioning-and-desensitization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">desensitization and counter-conditioning<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Desensitization simply means <strong>gradually exposing your dog to stimuli that would trigger a bad reaction from it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For example, the presence of a new face can be a trigger for your dog to bark profusely and aggressively.<\/p>\n<p>To desensitize your dog, the stranger should start at a distance where your dog can see them but won\u2019t bark.<\/p>\n<p>From there, they should close their distance from the dog without triggering them to bark.<\/p>\n<p>The stranger should work its way until they could approach your dog with ease; better, pat your dog\u2019s head.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, counterconditioning is <strong>pairing trigger stimuli with rewards to make the dog feel good<\/strong> while being exposed to the trigger.<\/p>\n<p>A great example of counterconditioning is when the stranger continuously brings treats to your dog.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of feeling alarmed and agitated, they would associate positive emotions with the sight of the new person.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-102916\" src=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dog-acting-different-after-daycare.jpg\" alt=\"dog acting different after daycare\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dog-acting-different-after-daycare.jpg 700w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dog-acting-different-after-daycare-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dog-acting-different-after-daycare-588x420.jpg 588w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dog-acting-different-after-daycare-640x457.jpg 640w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dog-acting-different-after-daycare-681x486.jpg 681w, https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dog-acting-different-after-daycare-600x429.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Alternative Services to Dog Daycares<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are not always the daycare type, so you can\u2019t expect them to love the setup all the time.<\/p>\n<p>And if your dog is still being aggressive inside dog daycares, then this type of dog care service is not for them.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there are still alternatives should you still need someone to take care of your dogs while you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dog Walker<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you need someone to keep your dog occupied for a brief period outside, then a dog walker might be for you.<\/p>\n<p>As the name implies, dog walkers take your dog outside and walk them within the vicinity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/how-much-does-a-dog-walker-cost-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog walkers<\/a> often take your dog to parks and walk them along the streets of your area.<\/p>\n<p>When they do, dog walkers bring much-needed exercise and stimulation to your dog.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dog Sitter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If babies have babysitters, then dogs have dog sitters!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/the-ultimate-dog-sitter-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog sitters<\/a> are hired to take care of your pet dog inside your house while you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n<p>This type of service is for dogs that prefer the home setup rather than daycares or dog boarding.<\/p>\n<p>So if your dog is acting aggressive in daycares but is well-behaved in your home, it\u2019s a telling sign to go for dog sitting instead.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dog Boarding<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you are away from your dog for a couple of days and nights, then consider enrolling your dog in a dog boarding service.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/what-to-expect-in-dog-boarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog boarding services<\/a> often include facilities for dogs that will stay overnight.<\/p>\n<p>Comparing this service to doggy daycare, boarding allows owners to leave their dogs for more extended periods.<\/p>\n<p>Boarding services can also include separate kennels for each dog, which makes dog fights virtually impossible.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can Dog Daycare Cause Aggression \u2014 Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Can dog daycare cause aggression?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, they can, since there are a lot of factors in the daycare that can change your dog\u2019s behaviors.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily for you, your dog\u2019s aggressive behaviors can still be modified or corrected with the proper conditioning techniques.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also choose another daycare that can better accommodate you or resort to other dog care services.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to arrange the right dog care services for your pet to ensure that your dog receives ample amounts of care 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These facilities provide your dog with adequate food and a space to play while you\u2019re away. But after picking your pet, you noticed that it\u2019s acting differently after the daycare session. 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