When you need to go away and leave your precious pet it can be a worrying time. How can you tell which dog sitting services are really going to offer the best for your beloved pooch? There are quick and easy ways you can tell which are really going to offer the best for your beloved pooch? There are quick and easy ways you can tell which pet boarding kennels are worth your while, and signs that say beware – your dog may not be safe here.
Your first port of call will probably be to do an internet search, or a phone book search. Looking up something like 'Calgary pet sitter' will probably lead you to a whole bunch of sites of both cat and dog pet boarding kennels. This is fine but you will want to narrow down your search to something more specific like 'dog kennel calgary'. Having now found a bunch of phone numbers or websites, what do you do next?
Before even calling, do a search on the internet. Look for reviews and testimonials. When you feel reasonably satisfied, make a phone call. Don’t bother with e-mail; you want to hear what someone on the other end sounds like. Are they polite and helpful or do they sound cold and business-like. Remember you are going to be entrusting your dog to these people. Think like your dog and if your instincts don’t like the sound of the voice move on to the next one.
If you are satisfied so far, make a visit to the dog care centre. Think cleanliness and friendliness. Do the people seem happy? Do the dogs seem happy? Are there clean water bowls? Warning signs to look for are things like dogs hiding in the corners of cages, dirty conditions and worst of all a "Dog boarding kennels for sale" sign out the front!
Do be aware that good pet boarding kennels will insist that your dog’s vaccinations are up to date. There are many dog health problems problems that can be exacerbated in pet boarding kennels and if they don’t insist not only your dog but other’s are at risk too. Insisting on full vaccination is a good sign.
Wherever you need to leave your dog, whether it be for a long or short stay it pays to check out the kennels for your dog’s health and mental well –being.
