Dog kennels

crazygeryy

How does your dog get on in the dog kennel?
any time we leave her into the kennel she comes Back wrecked tired and doesnt seem to have eaten at all.i dont think they sleep there.
I also don't think she gets on badly but she just comes back like that.

Hooked

We spent aaagggeesssss deciding on whether to kennel, and then which kennel would be best (we viewed 3).

They (2 Huskies) get on so well. Heated indoor kennels, outdoor covered kennel and a big yard then larger enclosed run (grass) for exercise. Plenty of mixed, monitored socialising.

The longest time we were away (2 weeks) they came back fat! Well, more well fed than fat. We keep a very close eye on their weight.

If you're not happy, find another kennel perhaps? We got bad vibes from the first 2 we viewed. Luckily we struck gold third time around.

Or is your dog just tired from all the stimulation and exercise? Our two come back exhausted. They're so excited when we drop them off and collect them - so we know it's a 'good' tired.

chazzywhazz

Hooked wrote: »

We spent aaagggeesssss deciding on whether to kennel, and then which kennel would be best (we viewed 3).

They (2 Huskies) get on so well. Heated indoor kennels, outdoor covered kennel and a big yard then larger enclosed run (grass) for exercise. Plenty of mixed, monitored socialising.

The longest time we were away (2 weeks) they came back fat! Well, more well fed than fat. We keep a very close eye on their weight.

If you're not happy, find another kennel perhaps? We got bad vibes from the first 2 we viewed. Luckily we struck gold third time around.

Or is your dog just tired from all the stimulation and exercise? Our two come back exhausted. They're so excited when we drop them off and collect them - so we know it's a 'good' tired.

Hi I am at the minute opening up boarding kennels but for the years of research iv done the stress on a dog changing its environment is tough just like us if we woke up somewhere different.
It's alot to do with the number of dogs atmosphere the boarding facility can cater for. Even the construction of the individual kennels routine all have to be considered.

I like an owner to let me know likes dislikes routines for the dog. And try to keep as close as possible to that. I have the luxury of being able to for the most part because only take 5 dogs at a time. It's more of a hobby for me.

There are many facilities like mine. If your worried about pricing at most people look for 20 a night.
Majority are 15- which what you get for extra 5 over the majority of big kennels is alot more time spent with your dog.

I do think the feel of a place is the best parameter. It could look like a shack but if your dog is going to be cared for its the person who will be doing the caring not the luxurious bedding. Dogs don't have interest in the those things really. Just get a feel of the personality of the staff-

I have spent fortune on kerb appeal for humans and dogs but that could all go to waste if I hired staff that pretended to do there job!

aonb

OP I think a lot has to do with how spoiled your dog is, and how socialized your dog is.
I know my pets are always pretty badly spoiled. In a "good" way I hope - they have the run of the house, are never shouted at, live in a very loving environment, walked x2/day, home cooked food, very regular routine, heads kissed off them etc.
To go from a happy home environment to a boarding kennels, where they dont know the humans, out of their familiar environment, out of their routine, other/many unknown dogs about. They go from sleeping most of the day, to being on high alert in this strange new environment. If they are stressed in this strange place, of course they wont eat or sleep much.

TO make it easier on your dog when you are going away, you could:

- make sure your dogs familiar food and bed and leash and food/water bowls go with him. Give the kennels a list with his preferences - i.e. feed him x at x o'clock, walks at x o'clock (and hope the kennel will do that)
- find a place where the dog is kept in the owners house rather than a kennels environment (if this is what you think will suit the dog better) - my dogs are house dogs, I believe its less stressy to be in a house rather than a kennel/shed/barn
- bring the dog a couple of times to the new place, leave the dog there for an hour or two, then pick him up and go home. He'll know that you are coming back for him, and it will be a little more familiar 8-(

Either that or get a family member that your dog knows well, to have him while you are away. Or if you can get a house sitter this would be my ideal. Failing that, if you can get a trusted neighbour/friend to come to the house a few times a day to let him out, feet him and walk him.

aonb

chazzywhazz wrote: »

Hi I am at the minute opening up boarding kennels but for the years of research iv done the stress on a dog changing its environment is tough just like us if we woke up somewhere different.
It's alot to do with the number of dogs atmosphere the boarding facility can cater for. Even the construction of the individual kennels routine all have to be considered.

I like an owner to let me know likes dislikes routines for the dog. And try to keep as close as possible to that. I have the luxury of being able to for the most part because only take 5 dogs at a time. It's more of a hobby for me.

There are many facilities like mine. If your worried about pricing at most people look for 20 a night.
Majority are 15- which what you get for extra 5 over the majority of big kennels is alot more time spent with your dog.

I do think the feel of a place is the best parameter. It could look like a shack but if your dog is going to be cared for its the person who will be doing the caring not the luxurious bedding. Dogs don't have interest in the those things really. Just get a feel of the personality of the staff-

I have spent fortune on kerb appeal for humans and dogs but that could all go to waste if I hired staff that pretended to do there job!

Where are your kennels located?

cats pyjamas

Have you tried someone who minds them in their own house or in the minders house? Where would be less animals and someone home all day? I know my dog didn't like kennels so now i am going to start minding others in my own house. Especially if they are used to having someone at home or being a part of a family.