Home Dog Boarding Versus Kennels - The Pros and Cons

Traditionally when people went on holiday they would leave their
four legged friend in a kennels, however in recent years there has
been a new phenomenon which is home dog boarding. This alternative to
kennels is a much preferred option nowadays giving the owner total
piece of mind that when they leave their dog, it is treated much the
same way it is at home, with the entire one on one care and attention
it is used to.Pros of home dog boarding- A home from home environment,
your dog will live in the home of an experienced professional pet
minder who will provide love and care for your dogs and treat them as
if they were one of their own. Your dogs stay will be fun, exciting
and, most importantly, your dog will be in a safe and happy
environment.- Your dog will receive at least 2 walks a day by a
professional dog walker as part of a pack or individually. Dogs will
be kept on the lead unless consent is given.- The pet sitters home dog
boarding will have a secure garden and your dog will be with a
professional dog minder at all times, so you can rest assured that
they will be in very safe hands.- Your dog's routine in terms of
feeding, walks, medication, and bedtime will be followed like it is at
home.- Most pet sitters offer a preliminary meeting so you can go and
see the home dog boarding facilities and meet the resident dogs if
there are any.Cons of home dog boarding- Exposure to disease: Most,
but not all, home dog boarding require your dogs to be vaccinated
before you drop them off. Always make sure your dog has been
vaccinated and has up to date flea treatment.- Cost: Home dog boarding
can be expensive. It may be cheaper to have a friend or relative stop
by your home and check on your dog, but home dog boarding would
definitely be a better experience for your dog.Pros of Kennels-
Security: Most kennels have double gates to keep dogs in their
enclosures. This means that if a dog slips by a person when their
kennel is opened, they are still enclosed by an outer fence. One of
the easiest ways to lose a dog is to have your dog stay at somebody
else's house. Somebody could leave the door open, and your dog will be
gone. Boarding your dog at a kennel should give you more peace of
mind.- Supervision: If you board your dog at a kennel, you know that
somebody will be there during business hours. Some kennels have 24
hour staff. It is reassuring to know you can call and check on your
dog anytime the kennel is open. If you leave your dog home alone, it
will not be supervised, and may be destructive.Cons of Kennels:- Many
dogs find kennels extremely stressful: they are put in a cage and
don't receive the one on one love and attention that they are used to
at home.- Exposure to disease: Most, but not all, kennels require your
dogs to be vaccinated before you drop them off. Always make sure your
dog has been vaccinated for kennel cough (Bordatella). Kennel cough is
highly contagious and can be spread through a shared water bowl.-
Cost: Kennels are expensive. It may be cheaper to have a friend or
relative stop by your home and check on your dog.