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Tiny Poodle Loses His Entire Mind When the Doggie Daycare Bus Finally Arrives

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Some dogs like daycare. And then there is Toby. Apparently, he's "been ready since 6 AM" and needs zero coaxing to make his way to the door when the time arrives. He sprints down the hall, impatiently enters and exits the elevator, and waits with his tiny snout pressed against the glass door for his beloved pink bus to appear. And the moment it does, this petite poodle completely loses it in the most joyful, unhinged, absolutely delightful way possible - and his little scream will stay with you all day.

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And he's off. The door opens, and there is absolutely no holding him back. As one viewer accurately relays, "No bye. No kiss. Just wind."

"The way he gets on the bus, saying 'what's up' to his pup friends," jokes another fan. It really is the cutest.

"I watched this an unhealthy amount of times," confesses another. Yep. Toby is totally irresistible.

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Why Some Dogs Absolutely Love Doggie Daycare

Now, Toby is the best-case scenario for sending your dog to daycare. His enthusiasm is unprecedented and very infectious. He clearly relishes whatever magic-making happens there. And as it turns out, there's a really good reason for that.

Dogs are highly social creatures, and socializing them is genuinely fundamental to their well-being. Isolation can be psychologically challenging in ways that go well beyond simple boredom. Daycare, for the right dog, isn't a luxury. It's actually meeting a pretty deep biological need.

Proponents believe the benefits of daycare are real, and they add up quickly. Dogs who go regularly tend to show improvements in confidence, impulse control, and social skills. Shy or anxious dogs often show the most dramatic transformations - the predictable routine and positive experiences create a safe space where fears gradually dissolve. For dogs who struggle with separation anxiety especially, having somewhere engaging and social to be while their owners are at work can make a meaningful change in their overall stress levels.

And then there's the friendship factor. Regular daycare dogs often form lasting bonds with their playmates, showing visible excitement (like Toby) when they reunite. For dogs in single-pet households, those consistent connections can be particularly valuable – and touching.

And best of all: a well-exercised, socially satisfied dog usually means a much more peaceful evening at home. Delighted squealing aside, of course.

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This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 9:32 AM.

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