Boarding Your Dog
How To Choose a Good Boarding Facility
Sometimes the most difficult thing a pet owner has to deal with is leaving their beloved companion behind while going away on a trip or vacation. Who do you trust? Finding a place where you know your pet will be happy and comfortable can make the whole experience less stressful for everyone. Be sure to visit any facility you are considering in person. This is an absolute MUST! Is the place clean? How do the animals look? Are they sitting in clean or soiled cages? If you are boarding a cat make sure the cats are kept in an area that is seperate from the dogs. Do not leave your pet anywhere that does not require him to be up to date on current vaccinations, including a negative fecal check.A lot of veterinary hospitals offer boarding services. It may surprise you though that this may not be the best place to board your pet, UNLESS they have a separate staff and facility designated for boarding. First of all, how would you feel hanging out in a human hospital for a few days? No thanks! Hospitals are just that-hospitals. Your pet is not going to have any fun staying in a veterinary hospital while you go away.
Most clinics are not setup well for boarding purposes. The hospital staff is often focused on taking care of sick patients. Chances are, if your pet is boarding at a hospital he will be taken care of only after all the sick animals have been attended to. Veterinary hospitals often are not staffed 24-hours, so your buddy may be spending a lot of quiet time alone. In addition to that, he may be hanging out with a bunch of sick pets. Not good.
However, many veterinary hospitals have a separate staff and facility designated for boarding. This could be an excellent option, just be sure to check it out in person.
When visiting a boarding facility make sure the animals are kept safe while spending time outdoors. They should never be left in any confinement area unattended for long periods of time. I've heard horror stories of dogs escaping from outdoor pens while boarding staff was inside cleaning kennels. Make sure all fences look secure, especially if you dog is prone to being an escape artist.
Also make sure that your pet is not given any toys or bones he could choke on. Many kennels have restrictions on the types of toys and treats you can leave with your pet which is a good sign because it means that they are aware of choking hazards.
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Checking Out A kennel For Boarding.
When checking out a kennel be sure to find out what kind of schedule your dog will be on. How often will they feed him? How often will he go outside? Do they allow you to bring his own food? Can he have his special blanket?Ask your veterinarian if they know of any good boarding facilities. Often they know the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to kennels in your area. Just be sure to visit any kennel you are considering for your pet in person. You may even want to take your pet along for the ride so he can tell you what he thinks of the place too!
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Boarding Your Dog
How to Make Your Dog's Stay Happy, Comfortable, and Safe
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When you decide to include a dog as part of your family, you accept the responsibility for his mental and physical well-being.
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Dog Boarding And Kennel Resources.
- American Boarding Kennels Association
- In addition to pet boarding and dog daycare, ABKA members offer a variety of services for your pet including grooming, training, pet transportation, ...
- Dog Boarding Kennels: Cat Boarding, "Pet Hotels" & Dog Day Care
- Dog boarding kennels or dog day care providers. Find a pet boarding kennel or pet hotel for cats, dogs, or other pets.
- Best Friends: pet boarding and dog boarding!
- pet and dog boarding. At Best Friends our Doggy Suites are designed to provide comfort and privacy, and the ultimate luxury in pet boarding! ...
- Dog Boarding, Pet Boarding from Campbowwowusa.com
- Dog Boarding, Pet Boarding - Premier Doggy Day and Overnight Camps provide a fun, safe and upscale method of dog boarding.
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- Maxxamillion Maxxamillion Jun 13, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
- Thank You all for your warm and kind words!
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- ChineseKitesforKids ChineseKitesforKids May 20, 2009 @ 8:48 pm
- I admire your passion for everything thing dog. Personally I never leave my dog at boarding facilities because I have a wonderful dog whom everyone loves to babysit but I could see how this information is critical if you do have to leave your pup behind.
Personally, I run my own daycare (for human puppies) for the same reason I don't like leaving my dog at daycare. I need to know that my kids and animals are in the best hands. There's no better hands than my own. Ha Ha
Great lens! 5 stars!
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- OhMe OhMe Feb 11, 2009 @ 3:10 pm
- Great info. Thanks. Most of the time we have a friend to check in on ours a couple of times a day.
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- Frankster Frankster Jan 4, 2009 @ 6:42 pm
- Another excellent lens. Welcome to the Squid Activists Animal Charities Group. Bear hugs, Frankster aka Bearmeister aka Cat-Woman
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- GHouse GHouse Nov 29, 2008 @ 10:13 pm
- Hi!! Just come to see your nice lens. I did my travel lens too. It's about my hotel in hua hin Thailand. Hua Hin is a charming town of clean white sandy beach. If you come to Thailand, please visit us.
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