5 Useful Tips for Boarding Your Dogs

Occasions arise when pets need to be boarded securely due to a travel requirement or emergencies when the owner would not be in a position to take care of the pets. To replicate the comfort zone of the house where the pets grew up would be next to impossible. However, it is necessary to ensure that the forlorn petsare housed in an atmosphere that is as comfortable as possible, and handled properly. Read the following tips that will help you make a better choice of the kennels where you intend to board your dogs:

Sturdy build to prevent dogs from fleeing or going in search of the owner:

The kennels need to be escape proof to ensure that lonely dogs do not try to make a break for it, mostly in search of the their owners. Kennels would generally be spacious to accommodate the outdoor needs of dogs. Hence, it needs to be ensured that the entire fencing is strong and the gates are manned. The area nearest the fencing should not be very soft so as to prevent dogs from digging or burrowing in an effort to leave the premises.

Segregation of animals to ensure a calm and relaxed stay:

Dogs are by nature territorial animals. When they are taken out of their territory they are uncomfortable. To be in the midst of other dogs would appear to the dog as being in a different territory. Therefore, it is essential that docile dogs are not put adjacent to aggressive ones.

A kennel is as good as its handlers:

A kennel needs to be manned by professional and well trained handlers. Only those who have a passion for animals and are sufficiently trained to understand behavioural traits of dogs will be in a position to take of animals that are separated from their owners.

Sufficient exercise time and area for dogs:

Dogs need sufficient open space to run around and exercise their limbs. The time given for dogs must be sufficient to enable them to get accustomed to their surroundings and then start exploring and running around.

Adequate Sanitation and health care:

The kennels need to be well maintained, scrupulously disinfected and free from common infestations. As a large number of pets will defecate, it is important that removal is immediate and hygienic to prevent infections. Qualified professionals need to be on-call to ensure the administering of medications to dogs that may be undergoing treatment or dogs that may require treatment.

This article was written by Thomas West, Vice President of Country Inn Kennel and Cattery. Country Inn Kennel and Cattery is a family owned and operated boarding kennel in Chapel Hill, NC.