Have You Ever Boarded Your Dogs?

[lizbud]

Thanks to all for your suggestions, I've read them all & they've helped
a lot. I will also bring their own food & blankies for them. I'm sure they
both will do fine. (fingers crossed) Here's where they will be staying.

http://www.noahshospitals.com/

I'll be dropping them off Fri morning & picking them up next Tues morning.

[Freedom]

I have not used boarding facilities in the past, and now I can't imagine what it would cost me with 4 dogs, 11 cats!

I did wonder about sleeping with two Tshirts and leaving them with the dogs at the kennel, one each. As mentioned about toys and such, you may not see the shirts again so don't make them YOUR favorite ones.

[ramanth]

I have boarded both Kia and Chipper at a local non-vet facility. They also had a doggy day care that my two just loved.

I took their beds, some treats, and their own food (a must with Chipper).

I only board them as a last resort, but have been very happy with this place.

http://carawaykennels.com/first.html

[lute]

I haven't ever boarded my dogs. Haven't needed to. We do boarding at the clinic I work at. I like all the different dogs that come in. Sometimes the owners worry a little too much and tend to over pack.LOL We had one woman who dropped off about 15 toys and packed her little dog's whole wardrobe! We all got a little kick out of it. She also packed a bunch of pictures of the dog. I guess in case we forgot what she looked like.HAHA

Take their own food. If the facility has their own food you can feed that, but it's not good for the dogs to change foods like that abruptly. Chances are their food isn't going to be real healthy for them either.

Try and take something for them to play with or chew on. Something from home so it has your smell on it.

kt_luvs_kitties said to bring their bowls. If the facility is a good one they will clean the bowls at least once a day. We disinfect and replace ours twice a day. When owners bring their own bowls we don't use them. Don't want to risk getting them ruined.

I'm sure they will have fun on their visit! Try not to worry too much!

[lute]

Oh yeah! The Bordetella vacc. was a good idea! I had to get all my pups vaccinated because I accedently brought it home to them. I felt horrible!

[lizbud]

Well, just dropped off my babies. Smokey was shaking in the exam room
but walked off with the girl to the kennel ok. Maggie was her usual happy self.

Takeing a quick shower & then I'm off to the airport. Talk to ya'll when I get
back.

[Ginger's Mom]

Well, I know that you are already gone. But have a good time, Liz. And don't forget to let us know how the pups made out when you get back.

[lute]

Have a safe trip!

[Hellow]

Yea, have a safe trip!

We always have to board Reggie every vacation we take because:

1. We cant take her with us the 200+ (I believe) mile journy to Myrtle Beach and back
2. There are very, very few hotels/condos/resorts that accept pets there