Boarding Dogs - Are You Putting Your Dog at Risk?
I had never given very much thought into the complexities of boarding dogs. When I was younger I didn’t have a pet, but I had always longed for one. I was envious of all the other boys and girls who had dogs, and when ever I would get a chance I would go over and pet their dogs. My parents, however, hated dogs. They didn’t like dealing with the mess, if you get my meaning, and in addition they didn’t believe me when I said I’d take care of it.
My Very First Pup
When I turned 18 and got myself a dog, I wasn’t really ready for the amount of work that comes with taking care of dogs. For the simple reason, I had never looked after a puppy previously. I quickly realized what was required, nevertheless, and in next to no time I was doing great job of raising my pup. Everything was going fine until I wanted to locate boarding for my dog. That is where the trouble kicked in.
Mistakes to Avoid when Boarding Your Dog
Where I live, there are many dog-boarding kennels to choose from, and I had no idea what I should have been looking for when I was boarding my dog. I was pressed for time though, and about to depart on my holidays. There is a kennel for boarding dogs down the street, and they looked pretty clean and well run. I paid them a quick visit and talked to the workers, and they all seemed friendly. I wasn’t allowed to go into the kennels to see the dogs, and looking back this should have raised my suspicions, but at the time I was clueless. I wish I hadn’t been - it was a long time before my puppy began to have faith in me again.
Not All Boarding Kennels are Bad
If you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to board your dog, even if it is only for a little while, exercise utmost caution. Boarding dogs in the wrong kennel can be a disaster waiting to happen. You see, dog kennels run the gamut from first-rate to dreadfully bad. State-control and licensing is not very tight, and the boarding kennels can mostly get away with anything when the doors are locked. I don’t know what went on with my pup, but I do know that she was shaking for over a week after I got him back from the boarding kennel. Whatever it was shocked him badly, and it took her a long time to bounce back from it. Dog owners have a duty to look after their dogs, and that means not leaving it in unsafe locations. When it comes to boarding your dog, please don’t repeat the same mistake I did!
