tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post2061443805183945094..comments2023-08-17T02:45:16.776-07:00Comments on ~Canine Capers~: To board or not to board! What questions you should ask a facility.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655937423425589723noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-48861179612612803662012-01-14T07:04:21.763-08:002012-01-14T07:04:21.763-08:00Thanks for your input Sarah, and if you have not r...Thanks for your input Sarah, and if you have not read my own kennel saga the link is in this section of replys. My first Cruise turned out well but could have been better had my kennel adheared to my instructions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655937423425589723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-35314369900303800652012-01-14T07:01:21.651-08:002012-01-14T07:01:21.651-08:00Thanks Sarah for that input, very valuable. After ...Thanks Sarah for that input, very valuable. After my recent boarding debacle in a place I was familiar with it is still imperative that you state and write on their contract your specific needs, go and write this up with the kennel days before you board your dog. Generally they have a contract releasing them from health, aside from stating that if they notice illness they seek vet help, but what if you instructions were not adhered to and because of that your dog got terribly ill? <br />read my kennel saga here. <br />http://2ndchance-caninecapers.blogspot.com/2011/06/kennel-saga.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655937423425589723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836955294161644671.post-76458926856068635542012-01-13T08:17:13.358-08:002012-01-13T08:17:13.358-08:00The Human Society of the United States has a list ...The Human Society of the United States has a list of what to look for on your visit to the boarding kennel:<br /><br />"On your visit, ask to see all the places your pet may be taken. Pay particular attention to the following:<br /><br /> * Does the facility look and smell clean?<br /> * Is there sufficient ventilation and light? <br /> * Is a comfortable temperature maintained? <br /> * Does the staff seem knowledgeable and caring? <br /> * Are pets required to be current on their vaccinations, including the vaccine for canine kennel cough (Bordetella)? (Such a requirement helps protect your animal and others.)<br /> * Does each dog have his own adequately sized indoor-outdoor run or an indoor run and a schedule for exercise?<br /> * Are outdoor runs and exercise areas protected from wind, rain, and snow?<br /> * Are resting boards and bedding provided to allow dogs to rest off the concrete floor?<br /> * Are cats housed away from dogs? <br /> * Is there enough space for cats to move around comfortably? <br /> * Is there enough space between the litter box and food bowls? <br /> * How often are pets fed? <br /> * Can the owner bring a pet's special food? <br /> * What veterinary services are available? <br /> * Are other services available such as grooming, training, bathing? <br /> * How are rates calculated?"Sarah Guichardhttp://patchesplace.webs.comnoreply@blogger.com