Tips On Boarding Your Dog.

Chance Says:
This is a picture of me on vacation last year. Mom bought me a Yogi Bear stuffie!




With the onset of spring, brings vacation time. With gas prices the way they are, most people will stay close to home. But, there still will be 1000's of people traveling across the United States. If most of you dog owners are like me, you take your dog with you whenever possible. But, there are times when you just can't take the family pet with you on your travels.



In that case, you have to think of someone to care for your pet. There are boarding facilities throughout the Tri-State that can assist you in taking care of your best friend. But, choosing one can be traumatic. If you know of someone that kennels their dog, talk to them. Ask your vet, as some vets offer boarding. My vet, Dr. Wayne Maass of Guyan Animal Hospital, keeps my dog, Chance.



The phone book is another place. When contacting these places, ask questions. Ask whether the boarding dogs are ever all together. Ask if you can come and view the kennel. When you go visit, observe the kennel staff. Do they act like they enjoy their job, or are they just going about it like, "its just a stupid job."



The last thing to notice, is the smell of the kennel. It should be clean and smell like disinfectant. All the dogs in the runs should be clean, and their areas clean. Water bowls full, and depending on the time of day, food bowls with food. Clean blankets or beds and a toy. I hope this helps. Enjoy your summer and be safe.