Most dogs really don't NEED daycare. Most adult dogs don't even need a dog walker to come in during the day. But, its a great option for those of us who just don't have time to exercise our dogs when we get home from work. So unless you have absolutely no time to do anything with your dog (why would you even have a dog, lol), theres no need to have a your dog in daycare everyday. Basically, don't fall into the trap of feeling like your dog needs to be entertained 24/7. It's okay to leave the dog home alone!
But, for dogs who enjoy playing with other dogs, daycare can be a really great time! I wouldn't do daycare every single day, otherwise the dog does develop the habit of needing to be doing something or playing the majority of the day. So, when daycare is closed and your home from work on a holiday or something and just want to relax, the dog is going to EXPECT to be going to daycare. Once or twice a week is probably fine.
Also, how well a dog does in daycare depends largely on the dog. Some dogs can play all day with all sorts of dogs, others would rather play for a bit, then go to a quiet place to sleep. Others just want to hang with the humans. Many daycares do a "nap time" to give dogs a break, so that's something to look into, which would indicate people are watching to see when dogs might need a break from play and time to relax. The daycare and boarding center I take our dog to separate all the dogs at midday or thereabouts for an hour or so for 'snack time' and a good nap, haha.
One last bit, I don't think I would bring my dog to daycare until they're fully potty trained.
But, for dogs who enjoy playing with other dogs, daycare can be a really great time! I wouldn't do daycare every single day, otherwise the dog does develop the habit of needing to be doing something or playing the majority of the day. So, when daycare is closed and your home from work on a holiday or something and just want to relax, the dog is going to EXPECT to be going to daycare. Once or twice a week is probably fine.
Also, how well a dog does in daycare depends largely on the dog. Some dogs can play all day with all sorts of dogs, others would rather play for a bit, then go to a quiet place to sleep. Others just want to hang with the humans. Many daycares do a "nap time" to give dogs a break, so that's something to look into, which would indicate people are watching to see when dogs might need a break from play and time to relax. The daycare and boarding center I take our dog to separate all the dogs at midday or thereabouts for an hour or so for 'snack time' and a good nap, haha.
One last bit, I don't think I would bring my dog to daycare until they're fully potty trained.