No one wants to leave their dog, but sometimes it’s necessary. If you are going on vacation, going away for the holidays, or need to take a trip to somewhere that isn’t dog-friendly, your beloved pet may need to stay behind.
Boarding your dog is a great way to keep them safe while you are away. And if you choose the right boarding facility, your dog may even start to see boarding as a fun experience.
High-quality boarding facilities offer safe, comfortable, and clean accommodations for your dog based on the dog’s size and temperament. They provide outdoor time, walks, enrichment with toys, and other activities to make sure that your dog isn’t bored or lonely while you’re gone.
Choosing The Right Boarding Facility
It’s a good idea to tour some boarding facilities before you need to go away so that you can take your time and find the right one for your dog. Some of the things that you should look for when touring dog boarding facilities are:
Cleanliness
When you are touring a boarding facility, make sure that you pay attention to how clean it is. Does it smell bad? Are the boarding facilities dirty? Is there waste on the floor? Of course, dogs can be messy and accidents happen. But if the facility doesn’t smell clean or if there is mold, dirt, or debris on the floor, then you should not leave your dog there.
Another great way to tell if the facility is clean is to look for cleaning supply bottles, doggie pads, and rags out in the open. If the facility keeps cleaning supplies where they can be easily grabbed in case of accidents, it’s a good sign that they value cleanliness.
Bedding Options
It would help if you also looked at the available bedding options. Are all the dogs there kept in kennels or runs appropriate for their size? Do they have blankets and bedding? Are those blankets clean? You want to make sure that your dog will be in a place where they are comfortable.
Walks Per Day
Ask the staff how many walks per day the dogs get and if they get any outdoor playtime. Dogs should not be penned up in kennels or crates all the time. Two walks per day is the average, but great boarding facilities offer three walks per day or a minimum of two walks and some outdoor playtime.
Staff To Dog Ratio
Ask how many staff are on duty at any given time. If only one person is responsible for all the dogs, that is an indication that your dog may not get the kind of love and attention you want them to have. The best boarding facilities have a high staff-to-dog ratio so all the dogs get lots of interaction with people.
Happy Dogs
The best indicator of a good boarding facility is whether or not the dogs residing there are happy. If you see happy and content dogs, then you can trust that it’s a good facility.
Come View Canine College Boarding Facility Today
When you need to go away Canine College boarding facility will take great care of your dog. Come tour our facility today! We’d be happy to answer your questions and help you book a stay for your dog. Contact us at 781-767-3908 to learn more!
