kennels for aggressive dog

piperh

A friend is looking for a boarding kennels for her dog, however as she expected she's running into problems because her dog is nervous and has been known to snap when scared. She's a sweet dog but very skitty. We tried introducing her slowly to the kennels I use by taking her for visits with my two and slowly leaving her for a few minutes in the cage. After a couple of weeks of this she still barked every time someone approached her cage but didn't snap. The kennels eventually said enough was enough.

Daft thing is it is all nerves and once she realises and settles she's fine. I was wondering if a kennels run by a behaviourist might be the answer and if anyone could recommend one. She is Dublin/Meath area but doesn't mind travelling.

Thanks

VonVix

I'll drop you a PM. I know of a place that often deals with such dogs.

piperh

VonVix wrote: »

I'll drop you a PM. I know of a place that often deals with such dogs.

Thanks VonVix just replied :-)

I know of a place too. Not far from Dublin and have had very good experiences in the four years I've been using them. PM me if you're still looking for one.

muddypaws

When I ran my boarding kennels I took in a husky that had previously been boarded in a vets that had boarding facilities. The dog only spent one night there, but they were too scared to let it out, so the poor thing stayed in a small run the whole time. He appeared very aggressive when in the kennel here, but it was just nervousness, when I went into his kennel, he was fine, and then realised we were ok and loved coming here. I hope you and your friend find somewhere that she feels comfortable in.

Zebrano

VonVix wrote: »

I'll drop you a PM. I know of a place that often deals with such dogs.

Sorry to drag up an old post, but I'm in the same position. Looking for a kennel for my very nervous dog. She is fine with other dogs, its strangers that she's very wary of and she barks non-stop at them. When she gets to know someone she loves them to bits, but it takes time to get to know her. Its easier for her to be around women than men, so a kennel with lots of female employees would be ideal!

We would love a night away

Zebrano

piperh wrote: »

A friend is looking for a boarding kennels for her dog, however as she expected she's running into problems because her dog is nervous and has been known to snap when scared. She's a sweet dog but very skitty. We tried introducing her slowly to the kennels I use by taking her for visits with my two and slowly leaving her for a few minutes in the cage. After a couple of weeks of this she still barked every time someone approached her cage but didn't snap. The kennels eventually said enough was enough.

Daft thing is it is all nerves and once she realises and settles she's fine. I was wondering if a kennels run by a behaviourist might be the answer and if anyone could recommend one. She is Dublin/Meath area but doesn't mind travelling.

Thanks

Hi piperh

What kennels did your friend use in the end and were they able to care for your friends dog?

Thanks

aonb

maybe you should look for someone who boards dogs in their own homes? There are plenty of people out there who offer this service now (rather than kennels) - I have a nervous dog, who is much happier in the place I bring him now, where he is in a lady's house with the other dogs, she takes in. Total chaos, but he enjoys it - well not enjoys, hes a total wuss, but he is happier there rather in a cage/kennel which just doesnt suit him at all.

Where are you based?

Zebrano

aonb wrote: »

maybe you should look for someone who boards dogs in their own homes? There are plenty of people out there who offer this service now (rather than kennels) - I have a nervous dog, who is much happier in the place I bring him now, where he is in a lady's house with the other dogs, she takes in. Total chaos, but he enjoys it - well not enjoys, hes a total wuss, but he is happier there rather in a cage/kennel which just doesnt suit him at all.

Where are you based?

Thank you North Dublin, but will travel to find the right place. Could you PM me the details of your minder if it is near enough to Dublin. I can then contact her and see what she says.