Why We Recommend Fresh Food for Oodles

At Sydney Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare, we care for many Oodles of all ages, sizes, and coat types every week — from Cavoodles and Moodle crosses to Spoodles, Groodles, Labradoodles, and more.

Over the years, one thing we’ve noticed time and time again is how much nutrition can impact a dog’s overall wellbeing.

As dog carers, we see first-hand how food may influence:

• skin and coat condition

• itching and allergies

• digestion

• energy levels

• emotional wellbeing

• overall comfort

That’s one of the reasons we became so passionate about fresh food.

Why Oodles Can Be Sensitive

Many Oodles are known for having sensitive skin, sensitive stomachs, or allergy-related issues.

We regularly meet owners struggling with:

• constant itching

• paw licking

• red skin

• tear staining

• recurring ear issues

• digestive upset

While every dog is different, many owners are now becoming more mindful of how nutrition may support their dog’s overall wellbeing.

Our Own Experience With Fresh Food

Like many owners, we originally assumed some of these issues were simply “normal dog problems.”

But after seeing ongoing skin irritation and discomfort with our own dog, Brandy, we started paying much closer attention to ingredients and nutrition.

After transitioning to fresh food, we personally noticed improvements in her comfort, skin condition, and overall wellbeing.

That experience genuinely changed the way we looked at dog nutrition.

Why We Chose Lyka

As a Fear Free® Certified daycare and overnight care provider, we are incredibly selective about the brands we use and recommend.

We chose Lyka because their philosophy aligns naturally with our own approach to dog care:

• wellbeing-focused

• thoughtful

• personalised

• enrichment-based

• focused on quality

We love that their meals are made using fresh ingredients and designed to support dogs’ overall health and wellbeing.

How We Use Lyka at Daycare

At daycare, we often incorporate Lyka fresh food and treats into enrichment activities throughout the day.

Many dogs enjoy:

• lick mats

• enrichment toys

• sniffing games

• calming downtime activities

• reward-based enrichment

These activities encourage natural calming behaviours such as licking and sniffing, which can help dogs feel more settled, emotionally balanced, and mentally fulfilled.

Many of our daycare dogs become very excited when the Lyka enrichment comes out.

More Than Just Doggy Daycare

At Sydney Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare, we believe wellbeing goes beyond exercise and supervision.

Our focus is on creating positive, low-stress experiences through:

• Fear Free® handling

• enrichment

• structured rest

• personalised care

• calm social interaction

• emotional support

Nutrition naturally became part of that philosophy for us too.

Because when dogs feel good physically, they often feel better emotionally as well.

Why We Only Recommend Brands We Believe In

We only partner with brands that genuinely align with the standards and philosophy we have built our business around.

For us, Lyka fits beautifully into the wellbeing-focused, enrichment-based approach we aim to provide every single day.

And most importantly — the dogs absolutely love it.

If you would like to learn more about our daycare, overnight stays, or fresh food enrichment routines, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact us for all bookings or enquiries.  

• Mobile:  0411602400

• Email:  admin@sydneypetsitting.com.au

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