Finding The Right Dog Boarding Kennel For Your Dog

Excecutive Summary about Dog Boarding by Scott Jackson

Circumstances will surface from time to time that require you to look into dog boarding at a local kennel. Are the kennels large enough for your dog? Be sure to ask if the dog boarding facility itself takes the dogs out for a walk every day? Do the dogs have playtime outside of the confides of their kennel? Dogs will always need human contact and exercise.

You don’t want your dog sleeping on cold cement or dirt. What exactly is separating your dog from other dogs at the dog boarding facility? Be careful if it’s just a wire fence since neighboring male dogs can easily lift their legs and urinate through the fence onto your dog or your dog’s bedding and toys. Wire fences can also make your dog uneasy since they can see and interact with other dogs through the fencing. There may be some snapping and barking between the dogs. Your dog will not have a pleasant stay if they don’t get along with the dog next door. This is why kennels with concrete dividing walls between dogs are preferable.

The idea here is to make sure you can trust the dog boarding facility with your dog, reducing the worry and uneasiness from both you and your dog that comes with temporary separation.

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Excecutive Summary about Dog Boarding by Nicole P. Boucher

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A sign flickers eerily over the front door: Dog Boarding Kennel. Plan out your dog’s stay before hand, as many kennels do not accept drop-off’s without a ‘reservation’ or notice in advance. You should never drop your dog off without checking the facility. Look to see if the dog cages have adequate space, bedding, water, ventilation, temperature and are free of messes. Both the kennel and exercise area should have tight security, so your dog cannot escape.

An employee of dog boarding should be supervising the dogs most of the time if they get group time. If there are no workers watching the dogs, then ask if the dogs will be supervised. After the tour, if you like the kennel, and believe it is a suitable boarding environment, then you can book your dog’s stay. Bring your dog’s favorite toys, or bed, although keep in mind that the kennel might not accept some bed sizes due to space limitations.

All food containers should be labeled with your dog’s name, and feeding requirements. If your dog has any special needs, like medicine or possible healthy problems (for example, seizures) you should inform the facility of dog boarding.

Tell the dog boarding facility whether or not your dog is social. Warn the kennel staff if your dog can climb fences, open gates, or chews excessively. Now we come to the tough part: leaving your dog with the kennel. A tearful, emotional good-bye will stress the dog out, causing unneeded anxiety and agitations.

The dog will be getting a vacation, and so will you. With a good kennel, your dog will have an awesome experience of playing and meeting new friends.

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