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How to find good boading kennels for your dog
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How to find good boarding kennels
Start early. Good boarding kennels fill up early especially in the summer holiday period so an early start is essential. Of course if you are now getting worried that you have left it too late then you have come to the best place. RatedPetNet will email all our registered kennels in your area and any responses will be from kennels which have vacancies for the period you need. In addition, of course, you will see any ratings which the kennels have had from previous users.
Visit the pet boarding kennels before agreeing to place your dog there. Ask for a tour of the facilities and introduce yourself to the staff. Good kennels will have friendly staff who enjoy being with dogs and the facilities will be clean and tidy. Look for kennels which are well designed; do they have a separate sleeping area and a run? Are they large enough? Is there excessive noise? Are there unfamiliar smells (for your dog)? Do the current boarded dogs look happy and well? Do they seem comfortable with the staff?
Your aim is to reduce the stress levels for your dog (some stress is unavoidable caused by your absence!). Stress is caused by changes of routine for the dog, such as feed, feeding times, walking times etc. You may be able to take some familiar items such as toys, chews, treats and bedding etc. which will help your dog to feel at home.
Check the situation about feeding. Are you encouraged to bring your pet’s normal food or are all dogs fed the kennel’s own diet? Can the kennel deal with special requirements your dog may have?
Are the dogs walked and if so, how often and for how long?
Above all else, do not choose the cheapest option but choose a place where the staff are interested in and like animals! Dogs are social animals and fare best with kind and professional staff to care for them.
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