where can i leave my dog to be taken care of while im on vacation?

Question

I need a place to leave my dog for about 17 days while I'm on my vacation....I need somwhere that will take care of my dog as best as they can....

Answer 1

I wondered the same thing for my first dog, so I did some research and found out three possibilities. So here you go!

You could hire a pet sitter to come to your house. Have them come over first and explain everything that needs to be done. Don't be shy. They're working for YOU. Ask them questions to make sure they're reliable. Call every few days to check up on everything. I do this all the time with pet sitters, after a bad experience with one...

Another option is to take your dog to a boarding kennel. Boarding kennels are usually very good, (some are better than others) sometimes not as expensive (per day) as a private sitter, sometimes more. Again, check it out before leaving your dog with them. They feed, exercise, and play with your dog. Many of the other services include training, if you would like it, and playing with other dogs. Don't be surprised when you come back if your dog is very sleepy. Many dogs bark most of the night, waking up others. (I know this from experience).

A last possibility is a doggy day care center. It's usually pretty expensive, but they spoil your dogs rotten. They usually feed them, and your dog could have the time of his life playing with all the other dogs. They usually have swimming pools and puppy playgrounds. Your dog will have plenty of exercise, attention and fun there. (Now I'm starting to sound like a commercial, huh?) You should also check these out before leaving your dog with them.

A notable note: Some doggy day care centers have overnight places for dogs, but some will require your dog to be driven from your house in the morning and back at night. You could have a friend or pet sitter do this.

Ask questions about all these services and find out exactly what they do for your pup. You want to know exactly what you're getting yourself into.

You can find local listings of all of the above in your phone book or on the Internet. Hope this helped, and good luck!

Answer 2

My preferred method is to see if you can find someone who can stay in your home and take care of the dog. The 25-year old daughter of a friend of ours does this on the side to make extra money and we can trust her. Barring that, a petsitter who can come by twice a day and, feed, water and exercise your dog at home is the next best choice. Boarding is OK if you use a good facility, but dogs are sometimes stressed by being boarded.

Call your vet for recommendations for petsitters or boarding facilities.

Answer 3

If which you can get a canine sitter to maintain your dog in your house, that may be the great as most dogs are less burdened of their home than they might be in a resort (which may also be horrifying and confusing for some dogs). Short of that i'd suppose that a pet lodge nearly the place you are living would be high-quality so they would not have to care for the journey stress. Seeing your dog daily at the one virtually the place you'll be staying is great for you, however it may be tougher on the canine on account that rather of getting over being left once and then picked up, they must handle being left daily which can also be fairly stressful.

Answer 4

Wow, that is along time.

1) Try and find a local pet sitter. Dogs like to stay in their own homes if posssible. Start interviewing the pet sitters early and CHECK references.

2) If you can't get a pet-sitter, start looking for kennels. Go there and check them out. Just show up. Do not call first, because you want to see a tour when things are really happening.

Make sure you do your research. Your dog is important and that is along time.

Answer 5

Do you have a vet that you go to on a regular basis? Many vets offer boarding. If not, check around with people in your area to see how they recommend. I would not just drop your dog off at any vet without any recommendations. If it is a bigger dog that needs to run, check around for facilities that have alot of running space. I would start though by calling your vet, if they don't board I am sure they can recommend someone. Some areas also have petsitters that will come to your home but I am not sure if you dog can be left alone.

Answer 6

Well depending on your area, they should have some sort of pet sitting service in your area, either in home or you take them there. Do some research on the places that interest you the most and see if they are a reputable care provider. Also, if you know a neighbor, family member or friend that would be willing to take care of your dog, thats a good option too! Good luck! Its heartbreaking to leave your dog isn't it? I hate doing it!

Answer 7

Dog kennels or vet offices are good places- but expensive. You also have to be aware of Kennel Cough and make sure that none of the other dogs there have it. A nieghbor kid - if they are responsible- or a close friend could take care of your dog too- and it saves you alot more money. One of my local kennels cost $30 a night, so instead I asked my cousin to take care of my dog. Plus all my worries of my dog getting sick from another dog went away! Hope this helps!!!!

Answer 8

I would hire a pet sitter who come to your house and take care of them. I would NEVER put them in a kennel which is the most stressful place for the dogs to be. Check local vets and National Pet Sitter's Association and do search for your local area.

Answer 9

A reputable kennel- but expect to pay a lot.

Alternately, if you know someone who is reliable, you can either leave your dog with this person or have him come take care of the dog.

Good luck, and enjoy your vacation!

Answer 10

Try your vets, they often board. Also check your newspaper, or phone book for a pet sitter. They have licensed, and bonded ones where I live that will either come by your house, and or stay with your dog. Good Luck