I need to leave my pet dog at a good caring kennel for a week..?

Answer 1

Boarding kennels (and vets) are not the best places to leave your healthy dog. I've worked in both kinds of places and I wouldn't leave my dog there unless it was an absolute last resort (no pun intended!) Like sending your kid to school, it exposes them to many other dogs and the risk of diseases like kennel cough. Most of the time, the dogs are not walked often enough and this may ruin your housebreaking. They may pick up bad habits like all-night barking or fence-fighting.

Anywhere you go, make sure that you are allowed to inspect the facility. If they won't allow this, they may have something to hide. If they give you a story about insurance rules, don't buy it. The fences should be in good repair and the place should look and smell clean. Some kennels have video hookups so that you can go online and check in on your dog whenever you want.

It's better to find someone who will care for your dog in their own home; someone who only takes a few dogs at a time. Ask your friends for recommendations - who watches their dogs? If you don't have any friends with dogs, ask people at a dog park, pet store or obedience class. Make sure they have experience with handling dogs and know what to do in an emergency - theirs or your dogs. Do they have a fire escape plan?

If you have someone watch the dog at your house, be sure it's a trusted friend or relative - or you may find all of your stuff ripped off when you come back. Or at least make sure they are bonded and insured and highly recommended.

No matter what you choose, be sure you have a written contract, stating the price that you are expected to pay and who is responsible for vet bills if your dog is injured or becomes ill. Make sure you get a copy of the contract as a receipt or you may have a hard time proving you left the dog with them if it disappears. Insist that they take contact phone numbers for you and someone else who is local in case of an emergency. It's a really good idea to have your dog vaccinated and microchipped - in case he is lost, this is the most reliable way of getting him identified and returned home.

Answer 2

Ok...and?
If you're worried about where, ask friends that have dogs; ask your vet which kennels they recommend; and a good kennel will always let you tour. Ask the kennels about the amenities, and what services they can offer to your dog.

Answer 3

The wife was very insensitive to the others, especially those w/allergies! Kennels can be traumatic for pets, but two to three days isn't going to kill them. Daycare is good for children if it's a good one. Did the kids get to go camping as well?

Answer 4

I would check out the boarding facility that you eventually choose so that you won't be wondering about your pet's boarding conditions while you are away. You can tell if the facility is clean and have a caring staff at the same time. Make sure there is minimal odor (esp. urine and poop smells). There are many options depending on your budget. Good luck!!

Answer 5

ok..go to American Boarding Kennels Association..it will have all boarding kennels in your area

www.abka.com


make sure your dog is up to date,,,even with bordetella

Answer 6

what ever you choose get them a shot at the doctors cuz if you dont there is this dieses that goes around and it makes them really sick and you have to take them to the vet and pay alot of money to help it

Answer 7

Let the figer do the walking
www.yellowpage.com
go find a good hotel for ur doggie :D

Answer 8

Where are you located? I may be able to recommend somewhere or a petsitter.

Answer 9

Do you have a question or are you just letting us know?

Answer 10

thats great