Emotional wellbeing, social connection, and enrichment matter more than many people realise for dogs. Which is why thoughtful, well-run doggy day care absolutely deserves to be part of the wider conversation around animal wellbeing.

Tracey took pictures of my dog’s legs and his spine, confirmed his muscles needed some attention, and as she snapped away, out of my mouth came the words, “There might be a chance something is wrong with his right-hand sinus, would that show up on your camera?” “Certainly”, said Tracey. She took a picture looking down on his head, and there, as plain as day, was a big cold spot. “Oh yes, he definitely has a problem, look"