Pet Boarding the Right Way!
If you are looking for a facility to board your dog, ask other dog owners who they use for boarding their dog. Ask their opinion and any other questions you consider important to the safety and care of your pet. If you can’t find any recommendations that meet your level of comfort you may have to start your own search for a facility where you know your pet will receive the care you expect.
Dog boarding is designed to provide your pet with sufficient care when you are required to be away from your pet for overnight to a few weeks. Most dog boarding facilities will provide great care for your pet but you should consider the following guidelines for insuring your peace of mind.
- You can use the Internet to find facilities in your area that may be possible candidates. Read the information on their website if they have one and any recommendations that your may find in directories for dog boarding facilities in the area.
- After you have created your list, you may want to call the dog boarding facilities and ask them about specific areas or concerns you may have. Do they have an open area for your dog to play? How often do they get out of their kennels?
- If your dog has specific needs like medication required daily, or specific diet/feeding time, etc. you should discuss this with the facility to be sure your dog will get the medication or whatever as required.
- You may have questions regarding the staff. Do they use of vet techs? Is there a veterinarian on staff? What are the credentials of the people who will be taking care of your pet?
- Do the people who run the boarding facility have their own pets. Pet lovers will take good care of your dog.
- Once you have done your phone research you should narrow down the potential boarding facilities to a list to visit. You should visit the facility, take a tour and watch them with their “boarders”.
- Do they have crates/kennels large enough for you dog? Does each animal have its own crate/kennel? Can you bring your pet’s own water and food bowls? Can he have his bed he uses at home? How do they feed and water the dogs?
Are the facilities clean and or are there piles of dog feces in the kennels? Do they require all immunizations to be up to date and on file for the dogs in their care? Be sure to get all your questions answered before you leave.
Once you have check the dog boarding facilities on your list, you now have the knowledge to make an informed decision. And when it is time to use the facility, make your good-byes short and simple to reduce the anxiety of the pet and the owner.
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