I have two dogs, a lab and a cockapoo, I need to kennel them for 5 days while on vacation. How much does it generally cost and can I have them put in a kennel together?
2007-12-20 11:23:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
At my facility, two dogs together would be $45.00 per night, keep in mind that most kennels will tell you that the dogs must be able to eat together to stay together. Also, a few extra things for you to do.
1. I would strongly recommend that you visit the kennel where you plan to board your dog, just look at the facility to be sure that it is kept clean and the dogs seem happy.
2. speak with the staff members, be sure that they are friendly-you should be able to see that they like dogs etc.
3. ask the facility what brand food they feed, if it is not the brand food that your dogs regularly eat, ask if you can bring your own food so that they do not have any dietary upset while boarding.
4. make sure that your pets vaccinations are up to date, any reputable kennel will not board a dog without current distemper, rabies and kennel cough vaccines.
Hope this helped. Merry Christmas.
2007-12-20 11:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Costs and rules vary by area. In my area, to kennel a dog on its own is between 15 and 25 dollars a day, with some places having a discount for a free day if the dog stays more than 7 days. Usually you can kennel two dogs together, as long as the kennel agrees to it.
Personally, I would call around and see what the kennels in your area offer. I would guess for 5 days, however, it would be about $100-$150 (at $20-30 a day or so).
2007-12-20 11:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around here, 15-20 per dog per day is the average. I do NOT suggest you put them in the same kennel, even if they are the best of friends, when you stress dogs out and stick them in a tight space where they must eat and sleep together, it causes fights. I've worked in kennels and seen dogs from the same family tear each other apart. As in, emergency vet visits and lots of stitches. It's just not a good idea, no matter how nice your dogs are.
2007-12-20 11:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually $10-25 per day. It depends on what area of the country and how rural or not. Some places will let you put two together, but sill still charge for two dogs...with maybe a small discount.
Call around. Ask about the vaccine requirements too, so you are prepared.
2007-12-20 11:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The boarding facility that I work at has five different areas to board you can kennel in and the cost all depends on each area. If your dogs get along just fine at home, then you could possibly board them together. Just remember, they may be best friends with lots of room at home...but if they're caged up together, they may get on each other's nerves after awhile. Although, they may also get lonely without each other. You could make arrangements to have your dogs boarded together in the same cage (provided that it is big enough.) and if they do begin to get fussy, have them separated for their protection.
2007-12-20 12:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by Shorty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cost varies greatly, depending on weather or not they are at the groomers, kennel, vets office. I would like to suggest they have shots up to date and get the treated for kennel cough during there stay.
2007-12-20 11:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋