dog kennels?

Question

I am going on holiday in june and was wondering how much to put a dog in kennels for two weeks. also does the dog have to had his injections

Answer 1

Price varies from kennel to kennel. Call around, but dont price shop when it comes to the care of your dog. Go to the kennels and take a tour.
Your dog will need to be up to date on rabies, distemper/parvo and bordatella (kennel cough) And depending on the kennel, he may need to be on a flea preventative (advantage, frontline etc)

Answer 2

I use a boarding kennel in devon and they charge roughly £11 per day (including food etc) and its well worth the travelling, My dog hasnt come back ill or upset once!
A dog needs to have the normal yearly jabs along with kennel cough if you want it done. The kennels i use have never had an outbreak since the new owners took over last year but you can never be too careful. If your dog is over 8 years old you may be able to put your dog in kennels without the jabs as long as it is in good health. kennels do vary in price, if they are very cheap I wouldnt go to them for the simple reason of there is normally a reason for it. Go and inspect any kennels you are thinking of before you leave your dog. Do not touch a kennel which shows you "show kennels", kennels which are not where your pet will be staying, this is a sign that the kennels are not clean and not fit to be seen by the pets owners. Make sure you are happy with the staff and area also. The kennel I use offers a "day stay" for dogs new to kennels, which allows them to stay for the day and see how they get on, this means the owner can see how the dog will react before they go on holiday and relieve any worries for the owner and the dog. This may be on offer in other kennels around the country although i can not say for sure. Good luck with your kennel hunting!

Answer 3

It can be anywhere for $10 to $20 a day depending on where you live. You dogs has to have all its shots plus the kennel cough vactiation which they do not usally give a the vet unless you ask. And before you leave your dog in a kennel you need to go an check a couple out and if they do not allow you to just show up and take a look around than you should not leave your dog there.

Answer 4

Hi there. Personally, I would avoid a kennels at all costs. Although there are some good kennels out there, MANY are far less then great. Most kennels house the dog in the pens 24/7, only taking them out for one or two short walks a day. Not good enough in my opinion especially for dog that is used to living in a house. Although some dogs adapt quickly, most do not and find being kenneled a miserable experience. I think if your Buddy has never been around other dogs (the constant barking can be VERY stressful for a dog who has never been around other dogs) and he has never been kenneled it would be traumatic for him. So obviously, that leaves the pet sitter. I would hire a pet sitter to come and live in your house with Buddy for the 4 days you will be away. Make sure you use a pet sitter with experience and references. I would not worry about the fact that he can be nervous with people. If your pet sitter is experienced, he/she will coax Buddy around, I guarantee it. Buddy will be much more comfortable staying in his own home and you will have a peace of mind. Best of luck!

Answer 5

Yes he will need to be up to date with injections.
It will cost you around 100 pounds per week for each dog depending on where in the country you live. You will probably get a discount if your two dogs kennel together in one larger kennel.
Don't go for a kennel that allows the dogs to mingle as whatever they tell you their reasons are, it just saves them money and time in not having to bother exercising your dogs properly. Your dogs would be very likely to return with scratches and nips from scuffles with other dogs and viral infections.
As you are going away in June you have lots of time to visit kennels in your area and check them out and work out the best deal for you and your dogs. Don't worry about putting them in kennels for 2 weeks, so long as you choose a good one they'll have a ball.

Answer 6

The kennel we use for our dog in Yorkshire is £8 per day, yes your dog has to be up to date with its injections and some kennels expect you to have your dog covered for kennel cough too, both cost about £38 which isn't that much for peace of mind, the best kennels to take your dog to in my opinion are the ones that just allow you to turn up for a look round without you been expected to make an appointment first, I always think those who expect you to have a nosey round to see what the kennels is like but by appointment only have something to hide, good luck.

Answer 7

My dog has recently come out from a 6 week stay in kennels whilst we were in a delayed housing chain and had to sleep anywhere we could til our house got sorted! It was £14.50 per day, because he's a German Shepherd...it was cheaper for smaller breeds...I think £10 was the cheapest, so it might well depend on your breed, because obviously it costs more to feed a GSD than a Jack Russell. Some kennels charge less if your dog can share with another dog, and some will charge less if you provide your own food. Just ring around.

They have to be up to date with their vaccinations and have the kennel cough vaccination no less than 14 days before their stay is due to start.

Answer 8

the dog has to have an up to date vaccination card. Phone round some of the kennels in your area and ask about cost as it varies from season to season, area to area and depends on the size of the dog. Then make an appointment to see the kennels. Look for happy dogs, clean smelling, no piles of crap and pee in the kennels. Make sure they have runs attached to the kennels so that the dogs can come in or go out as they please. Ask which vet they use.
There is a book available called the 'good kennels and catteries guide' which awards stars like hotels, and get inspected etc.

Answer 9

well I am not sure that is the best thing to put a dog in a kennel for 2 weeks. I mean they are your companions they should be by your side 24/7. So I think they are about $10 and yes they need their injections. But think about what I said........

Answer 10

I wouldn't put my dog in some kennels. I went on holiday to two weeks a few years ago and put my dog in some very expensive kennels and they miss treated him and when he came home no one could touch his stomach for ages (y'know just to stratch his belly or something) it was all very strange. Then he became frightened of the broom in the garden.... so I would stop you there.... DONT put your dog in kennels..... Oh and to answer your question, yeah they do need injections.