A Guide to Dog Kennels

If you are off on a holiday that does not allow you to bring your dog, there are many ways of ensuring that your dog is well cared for while you are away.?

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One of the more traditional and popular methods of care is dog kennels or boarding kennels.牋 There are good and bad boarding kennels and I have given you a few tips below so you can make sure that you are boarding your dog in a reputable kennel.

In most cases dog kennels will consist of pens that are over 4ft x 4ft but in all honesty the bigger the pen the better.?Kennels should have partial walls or panels with mesh above and mesh doors, which allow the dogs to live in an environment where they can see, hear and smell everything.?More sociable dogs will enjoy this environment but other dogs that are sensitive and nervous can be affected by the noise and become stressed.?Dogs that have a nervous disposition may fare better in an alternative method of care like a dog hotel, a pet sitter or home from home boarding.?Kennels that have no walls may enable dogs to touch or injure each other and kennels like this should be avoided.

Dog kennels that have fewer pens should result in your dog receiving more attention as long as they are well staffed.?I would recommend that you choose a facility that has fewer pens wherever it is possible and failing this you should check that the boarding kennel has enough staff to give your dog one on one attention and walk it.

The saying 搚ou get what you pay for? applies to dog kennels as well and in a lot of cases the more expensive kennels have better facilities.?Boarding kennels that have websites are useful as you can look at photos of their accommodation and the kennels.?You should also try to visit beforehand and good kennels will be more than happy to provide you with references and testimonials.?Being able to contact a referee personally could prove to be invaluable.

A good boarding kennel should allow you to leave your dog抯 favourite toys and comforts from home and they should also feed your dog its favourite food as long as you supply them with it.?They should also take your dog for regular walks and give them regular cuddles.?You should check with the kennel to find out how often your dog will be walked and by whom.?It is also a very good idea to check how experienced the staff are and always compare between different dog kennels and the levels of staff experience and facilities can vary significantly.

Dogs that do not have behavioural problems generally do well in dog kennels.?There are many excellent dog kennels out there that will provide your dog with an outstanding level of care and accommodation.