how much does it cost to put a dog in a boarding kennal for a week and do they have to have injections?

Question

we need a dog kennal in the west midlands area willenhall and woderd if anybody knows roughly how much it would cost any info would be great thanks

Answer 1

They need up to date injections ...costs vary on size I paid £4.50 per night for a bearded collie .... North Wales area ...Oh they also need to be protected from Kennel cough drops given by vet up their nostrils ...

Answer 2

All kennels cary in cost, but a medium dog would usually be ABOUT £7-10 a day. Most kennels will want records of vaccination, or at least homeopathic vaccine, and many still insist in kennel cough (even though it is generally accepted this isn't hugely effective). There ARE kennels who will acept unvaccinated dogs, but make sure you arrange to inspect them before you book in, as in many cases these are also the ones who don't insist in very many standards atall ;-) but it IS possible to find decent kennels who will assess every dog individually. Remember also that most good kennels are booked up weeks, if not MONTHS in advance, so if you call up this week, and can get in next week, with no checks, no vaccines, and no problems, listen to the alarm bells that should be ringing!
Good luck, and enjoy your break =)

Answer 3

Hi chris, i boarded my dogs and one cat for three days at the end of august this year and was charged £10 per day for the dogs and £8 for the cat, plus vat at £15.75 on the total bill. Your dog has to have up to date immunisations plus a kennel cough jab before being allowed to board. I had mine done at the RSPCA and was charged £17.50 for the two injections so although it worked out expensive to have all three dogs and the cat done, it was worth it for the peace of mind it gave me while i was away. Have a look on google or places like that for boarding kennels in your area although if your in a town, you'll probably have to travel a few miles outside it as most kennels are in rural areas ( boy do those dogs make a racket ha ha ). As its the first time you've boarded your dog out take a tip from me, when you find one, find out their opening times over the telephone and pay them a surprise visit! That way you'll be able to judge the place for yourself, ie, that its clean and well run and if they get the hump because you've turned up unannounced, find somewhere else to leave your little mate! I made a surprise visit to my kennels and was very pleased with it. I was made to feel very welcome and was shown around both the kennels and the cattery within ten minutes of arriving! I also wrote down my dogs and cat's likes and dislikes, food wise, and what the kennel maids could expect from my little rabble ha ha. They were treated very well whilst i was away and although they didn't eat very much ( they pined for me bless 'em! ) they were fine. If the kennels don't insist your dog is vaccinated and its all up to date, find another one that does, the well being of your mate is important! Good luck.

Answer 4

I kennel my dog every day. He is dropped off on the way to work and picked up on the way home.

They charge by dog size and can nearly always accommodate a small dog but the bigger ones sometimes have to be turned away. Big dogs are £10 a day and small ones £6.50. I get a discount because I am a regular and do not kennel him in the school holidays (their busiest times)

Having rung round other kennels in the area I know that prices vary considerably. I chose mine because they were willing to show me round, are secure and require vaccinations. I don't want my healthy dog catching anything!

Answer 5

In the small town that i live in it is 12 dollars a night so for 7 days you are looking at $84 just to board--it could be more or less depending on the place you choose and the area that you live in!

they do need their kennel cough vaccine and the need to have had there booster with in the last year and a rabies shot that is current---this is to prevent illness for your dog and the others that are boarding

good luck

Answer 6

Good kennels always want verification that a dog's immunizations are up to date and it is a good idea anyways. Prices vary, so make some phone calls to get comparison prices. The most expensive does not guarantee the best care nor does the least indicate bad. You will need to visit to make sure that the facilities are clean and you can always request references.

Answer 7

Check your local telephone directory. The kennel people can tell you what they charge. Make sure it's a good kennel though, instead of some fly-by-night wannabe.

And whether the kennel actually requires it or not, it's a good idea for your dog to have his shots. After all, a lot of diseases can get passed around at kennels where so many dogs are close together.

Answer 8

i put my rottie in kennels recently and they charged me £9.50 per night, that was in the Cheshire area all there guest have to have up to date injections and some say kennel cough some don't, but i would suggest this its around £20/30. but saves on a large vet bill if your pet gets the virus.the one i used was exceptional and all the staff were great, the place was plush, very animal friendly. clough end kennels mottrom. if you are close.

Answer 9

I would do a search on the internet or call around to the boarding kennels around you. I would also recommend that your dog have all its shots to protect it . But all in all just be safe and make sure the dog has all of its shots. Parvo and kennel cough are very common in kennels especially boarding ones. Please be sure to have your dogs shots up to date. You can never be too safe!

Answer 10

I am a groomer and we run boarding out of our shop for $15/day (24hr period). Your best bet would be to find a place like ours that is smaller and would pay more attentioin to your dog. Also in those big kennels the animals tend to come home sick and spend a lot more time in cages instead of running around.