Dogs need both dog-dog play and dog-human play. The two serve different purposes says Vint Virga, DVM. Playgroups have resulted in an increase in live release rates in shelters which is a trend that benefits animal welfare overall.
<play groups> give dogs an opportunity to have more social interaction as well as to practice appropriate play behavior in a controlled setting.” – Vint Virga, DVM
Source: The Bark, March 2022. Link. “Play enriches dogs’ lives and reduces stress so their true personalities show,” says Natalie DiGiacomo.
INSIGHTS: During recent travel periods, my Morkie stays with a Rover sitter who frequently has two to three dogs in the daytime, plus her own two dogs. I have no question my dog is better off for the interactions at the sitter’s home with new dogs of all sizes and the sitters’ three children who help to care for the dogs.