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How to Pick a Dog Boarding Facility

 

The holidays are around the corner and a lot of people are beginning to make travel plans with friends and family. At the same time, dog owners are probably feeling guilty as well for they will have to leave their beloved pets again. If you're one of these people, don't fret - just get your dog a good boarding facility while you're away. Here are tips to help you:

 

1. Tour the facility and ask questions.

 

You need to tour the pet care facility and ask whatever questions you have. This will help you become more comfortable in your final choice, not just with the facility itself but especially with the people who will be personally involved in pet care.

 

2. Know the daily routine for the dog.

 

One of the things you want to do when considering a dog boarding facility is to know what a regular day is like for pets in their care. The animals should have the opportunity to burn excess energy. Their overnight care is another thing you'd like to find out about.

 

3. Look for dog stress-relieving amenities.

 

Dogs easily get stressed out when they are placed in a new environment, no matter if it's only for a short time. They have difficulty coping with boarding, so you need a facility at www.dogboarding.net that has plenty of options for relieving the stress.

 

4. Observe the facility's sanitation practices.

 

Ask the staff what regimen they follow to maintain a clean, disinfected facility. A clean facility means your dog will come home happy and healthy.

 

5. Inquire about the level of staff supervision provided during play time. Gain more idea about dog boarding at http://www.ehow.com/how_7815050_set-dog-boarding-kennel-business.html.

 

Ask the staff what policies they have regarding dog supervision while the animals are playing as a group. There should always be someone watching over them so that accidents and fighting can be prevented. It's also important to ask what types of training the staff has undergone, making them suitable for the job of watching dogs in group play.

 

6. Make sure the facility is staffed 24/7.

 

This is quite obvious. Dogs should never be left on their own. There's got to be someone available during an emergency.

 

7. Know the background of the staff in terms of animal care.

 

Another quite obvious point - you should know what the staff know regarding caring for dogs. They should be knowledgeable on dog behavior, care and even training. This will allow them to give  just the right kind of attention to your dog while you can't give it yourself.

 

8. Pick a social dog facility if that's what your dog is like. 

 

If your dog is on the social side, you know he'd love to be in a facility where he get to socialize with other dogs a lot. Almost all dogs are social anyway, and interacting with both dogs and humans is great for them.

 

9. If your dog requires special medical care, ask the facility if this can be provided.

 

Very importantly, ask if the staff who administers the medications is properly trained for the job and familiar with your dog's particular condition.

 

10. Ask about medical emergency policies.

 

Finally, ask the staff how they take care of medical emergencies and what policies are in place. There must be a veterinarian on site day in and day out.

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