Scared to put dog in kennell......HELP?

Question

Hi, I am terrified of putting my dog in a kennell. I am afraid he will be lonely and that he will be abused. He is a rescused dog, so he might have flashbacks of being there before I rescued him.

Have you ever put your dog in a kennell??? Do they get hurt??? Are they sad???

Answer 1

It completely depends on where you put them. If you know the people that work there and if you feel comfortable there. You can request to see the facility and walk through it and ask any questions before taking your dog there. I used to work at a vet hospital that boarded dogs and we never EVER would hurt an animal. They do however get lonely as the kennel help does not have additional time to spend with each dog. But they are taken care of. If I were you I would walk through a few kennels before choosing one for you dog. =)

Answer 2

I have a pup that is diagnosed with displacement disorder because we rescued her from an abusive home when she was only weeks old. displacement Disorder is when a dog goes bizzurk when left alone. I had the same fears as you when we left ehr in a kennel for the first time. I had the upper hand and so do you. do your research on different kennels and visit. they will let you walk through and see where your kid will be staying. Make sure that your kid will get let out every day and played with. I did all of the above and found a place in no time. I still had the shakes dropping her off by herself but when i got back we recieved nothing but praise on how well she did and she was as happy and healthy as can be. The people in a kennel are animal lovers and they take great care of pets. Good luck and hope this helped!
Niki

Answer 3

You are too sweet, I mean it. I have kenneled my dogs many times over the years and they actually lived. they actually seem to like it being around other dogs and smells. That being said you must, you must, you must look into the kennels you are going to leave him in. Not all kennels are equal not all are good some are just down right horrible. Ask your vet for a recommendation and then visit the kennel before hand and look around if they wont show you the entire kennel, there is something wrong. Look at the dogs staying in the kennel. Check the size of the runs is it big enough for your pup, is it clean, do the dogs have water, do they exercise the dogs, some even have social time with the other dogs in an open area. If it all looks good my kennel lets me pick the run I like and reserve it for the pups. And by the way dogs are not children, they are dogs and it will probably bother you more than him to be in a kennel.

Answer 4

I know, I was the SAME WAY when putting my pets in a kennel! First off, are you sure you don't have any other options? Like relatives...most of the time I ask my sister to take care of them while I'm away, and I've found that's the best option.
Don't worry, though, most kennels are actually really caring and careful with your pets.
Another recommendation for kennels is to see if you can get an appointment and check out the facilities and options beforehand.
Hope I could help!

Answer 5

I don't blame you.

Dogs are creatures of habit so when they are ripped from their environments and placed somewhere unfamiliar, they get very, very scared.

Your dog might not eat, he might develop bathroom problems, he might develop anxiety issues, he could get hurt from other pets there or neglected there.

Personally I think the best thing to do is to keep the dog at your home where he is comfortable. Even if you are gone, that is better than being locked in a cinder block stall with all kinds of other distressed animals surrounding him.

Hire a pet sitter. It doesn't have to be a pro, and you can find someone reasonable...plenty of teens or pre-teens or retirees who would love the job of visiting your dog 3 or 4 times a day to give him companionship and attention and love and food (and potty time).

If you don't know anyone in your area, call the local high school and talk to the guidance counselor and tell them you are looking for a responsible student who wants to earn a little money pet sitting. The school counselors always know the good kids who are hard workers.

Or visit the local Senior Center and ask the director if there are any animal lovers who frequent the senior center for cards or meals or companionship.

Your dog would be better off at home, where he is safe and familiar and where someone can visit him in the morning, early afternoon, early evening and later evening. Perhaps 7am, 12pm, 5pm and then 9:30 or 10pm.

Each visit could last only 10 or 15 minutes...long enough for your dog to go outside or have a short walk, get some petting or play time, get fresh water and food and some human time.

If possible, pay the person to come over a couple times for just 15 or 20 minutes at a time to get to know the dog and your house before you leave.

That person could also water plants, bring in mail, make sure the house is OK.

I hate kennels. I hope you don't have to leave your buddy there!

The person who said dogs don't think like humans IS correct in saying that. Dogs don't get "sad" as in "I miss my owner" but they get confused and misplaced and being able to bark with other dogs is no replacement for the comforts of home.

Answer 6

I put my older dog in a kennel once when she was younger. I wouldn't do it again. I'm sure that some dogs do just fine, but mine didn't. She was very scared and didn't eat. I found a neighbor who could watch her. Now a cousin of mine (who has since grown up) watches our menagerie when we are gone. Besides friends, relatives or neighbors, check the phone book. There are often companies that will come to your house and check on your pets, even walking dogs and cleaning the yard after them.

Answer 7

YES- too many to travel with all of them to competitions
NO- Find a reputable kennel
NO------They are not sad as they have others to visit with and bark with and look at.

Problem is: you are thinking like a *human* AND dogs do not think or feel the same as us... Staying at home all day while we go out to a job or shopping is the worse of the two evils for a dog... He will like being in a kennel.. it will only be hard on you

GOOD LUCK

Answer 8

If you mean putting your dog in a kennel such service provided by a vet or groomer: There are risk of keeping your dog there such as flees,ticks, and dog illnesses. I HIGHLY recomend either hiring a Petsitter in your area or ask a neighbor/freind/family to pass by to feed, play, and take care of you furry baby.

Now if you mean putting your dog in a kennel in his/her own home while your out/school/work,etc: Just introduce the dog slowly and let him/her know that the kennel could be its little cave of safety and comfort.

Answer 9

My lab mix was rescued, and we've had him in a kennel whenever we go away. We haven't had any issues at all.

You could try to leave a toy with him, or a shirt, as long as you don't mind them not being returned to you.

I do not know if they are sad at the kennel, but he sure is happy as heck to see my fiance and I when they bring him out!

Answer 10

me and my fiance have kennel trained all of our dogs and two of them were rescues from a bad part of town where we live. it was a little hard for e at first i didnt want people to think i was abusing y dogs but when i stated training i would give them a treat so they knew that they wernt in there bc they were in trouble and they were fine eventually they got so used to it they slept there and were fine. crated and kenels act like a bedroom to your dog like a room is to a child its there safe place not many dogs ive come accross have hated the kennel