The Many Benefits of Private Dog Boarding

By Kaili Williams from DogsGoWalking.com
      Dog kennels are a standard option for many pet owners, but they are not the safest option. There are a variety of issues with kennels, such as improper feeding and portion control, a lack of daily exercise, lack of play, or lack of other needed care, the chance of your pet contracting contagious diseases (kennel cough being the most common) or parasites, and unclean (and therefore unsafe) environments. 

While many owners may find kennels that are suited to their dogs just fine, private dog boarding and pet sitting care is a safer option. Private dog boarding residences are disease and pest free, clean, under constant supervision, full of toys and room to play, and without restrictive cages.

With private dog boarding, your dog can vacation in a familiar home environment where they will receive an abundance of love and care. They will be able to continue their familiar and necessary diet & exercise routine, as well as have the comfort of familiar toys or objects. This helps to eliminate your dog's stress from being away from you.

Private pet boarding homes are kept puppy-proof, safe and clean, and doggie guests are required to have up-to-date shots & flea and tick control (and in some cases, residences may require that your pet is spayed or neutered). Your dogs are able to roam through a puppy-proof home, and explore or play as they please. In these places, your furry kid gets to have a vacation of their own, with lots of care, socialization, and love.

Many private dog boarding pet hosts are knowledgeable animal lovers that work at home. Pet hosts will often invite you into their home so that you and your pup can evaluate if it is a proper place for your pet's needs. These introductory meetings also give you a chance to know the pet host and other pet guests, as well as for your dog to get to know a new environment, people, and dogs. Pet hosts will often have a limit of pets per home, so that they do not take in more dogs than they can properly care for. This ensures that your pet will have adequate care while you are away.

Dog boarding is a great option for many dogs, but not all dogs. If you have three or more dogs, a pet that is not sociable, or another form of special-needs sort of animal, you should look into pet sitting visits in your home while you are away.