Everything You Need to Know About Pet Boarding
When people think of traditional pet boarding, dog kennels usually come to mind. Dog kennels usually have an individual, designated area for each canine. Pet parents may prefer to keep their dogs separated from other dogs because they’re aggressive; are small, meek, dogs; or don’t like other dogs, explains Kirsten Seeger, manager at American Pet Hotel in Los Angeles, California. At kennels such as American Pet Hotel, each dog has its own 8-by-8-foot individual run, and they’re taken out by trained staff anywhere from four to six times a day. When each pup is checked in, there’s typically a thorough questionnaire that covers food, allergies, mobility and personality, so that the dogs can be the most comfortable they can be. “We’re diligent and nutty about food and medication, and keep precise lists,” says Seeger. Typically, the onboarding process requires filling out basic paperwork, and the pooches need to be up to date on their rabies, Bordatella and DHPP. If your dog won’t be interacting with other canines, there may not be a temperament test. However, some kennels do offer group play. If you choose one of those kennels, the requirements will likely be a bit different (similar to the doggy daycare requirements below).,While we would love to have our pets accompany us on vacation or on an out-of-town visit, there inevitably are times we must leave them behind. And if it’s your first time boarding pets, it may seem like an intimidating and overwhelming process. To help you make the best choice for your fur baby, get to know your pet boarding options, as well as what you should do and know before leaving your dog or cat with a boarding facility.
