We all have been there, we want to go on holiday but don’t want our dog to feel unwanted or unhappy when we are away..
The first step is to look at the kennels that other people have recommended. Call all the dog owners you know and ask them what they do when they go away? Call the kennels and arrange a visit midweek, good kennels are very busy on Mondays and Fridays as dogs come in or go home. There are plenty of kennels so cross off any you cant see, unless of course they come very highly recommended!
When you do visit, do obey your instincts, if it feels it’s not a place for your dog, don’t send them there! “Cleanliness is next to dogliness” here ( allow some slack at busy times). The smell of the kennel is also important, no smells of urine or faeces should remain after the kennels are supposed to be clean, perhaps they are not that clean!
Here are other things to look out for
- The yard is full of garbage or debris
- Clean and clean-smelling kennel runs, hallways,
- The building is in need of serious repair,
if the food bowls are dirty and the water bowls scummy, - Clean bedding
- Good ventilation
- Caring staff
- Is the kitchen where the dog meals are prepared clean, is the food in barrels or in the refrigerator,
- What are the feeding schedules, do they charge extra for medications.
- If you find that kennels are booked then make a reservation at several and then take your choice, do cancel reservations in good time though!
- A list of required vaccinations (many kennels now require Bordatella vaccination against kennel cough).
Good luck!
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