Many pet owners dread having to leave their pets behind when they go out of town, but it isn’t always practical to travel with your dog. If you are leaving on a trip and need to find a dog boarding facility, it’s important to know what to look for to ensure that your furry friend will be safe and happy while you’re away.
Our team at Sublime K9 Training & Boarding has extensive experience in caring for dogs, and we know what it takes to run a safe, comfortable dog boarding facility. In this article, we’ll go over a few key things to consider when choosing a boarding facility for your dog.
- Immunization Requirements – When searching for dog boarding facilities, ask the staff at each place about their immunization requirements. In the same way that schools require their students to be vaccinated to create strong herd immunity, good dog boarding facilities require the same of their canine guests.
- Activities – We also recommend asking each dog boarding facility about the daily activities it offers for the dogs. Your dog will be sad and miserable if they just have to stay in their kennel the whole time, so look for a boarding facility that offers plenty of play time, both with the staff and with other dogs. Just make sure the dogs are separated by size for doggy playtime activities, as mixing large and small breeds together can pose safety risks.
- Specialized Care – Lastly, when looking for a dog boarding facility, make sure to ask if the staff can care for your dog’s specific health or behavior issues. For example, if your dog takes medication, make sure the staff is prepared to follow their medication routine. Similarly, if your dog has anxiety or behavior issues of any kind, discuss those issues with the staff to make sure they can provide accommodations.