Many dogs love going to daycare — especially social breeds like Labs and Golden Retrievers. After all, they get to meet new friend Dog daycare, or doggy daycare, refers to a short-term daytime care for dogs. It differs from multi-day kennel boarding and pet sitting, where the sitter comes to the pet's home. It shares many similarities with a regular daycare for children, with the exception being that a dog daycare is for canines. Doggie daycare works a lot like daycare for children. You drop your dog off in the morning on the way to work. While you are gone, your dog will get plenty of attention. Your dog's day will be filled with activities based on the curriculum set out by the daycare facility on your dog's specific needs and temperament