What To Look For In Boarding Kennels

Going on a short break? Want reassurance that your dog is well looked after while you are away?
When choosing dog boarding kennels the main priority is to look for cleanliness in the building and the most convenient way to achieve this is to examine the floor and the walls to check if the surface of the wall is painted in a non-permeable product such as epoxy that is easily cleaned and resistant to bacteria and viruses.

Many animal boarding have coarse surfaces that are difficult to clean and therefore present a risk to your dog. These surfaces are difficult to clean precisely . There are more factors than just appearance when it comes to choosing a Dog Kennels for your pet.

We thought the easiest way to address this is to list down some of the questions we get asked daily at Pets in The City Auckland.

1. Are boarding kennels good if they are both for cats and dogs at the same one?

This question gets raised alot and I guess the main reason is that cats are frightened of dogs!. However in a properly built facility both do not come in contact with each other and therefore the stress on cats in particular is removed completely. Also we have noticed over the years that cats when in company of other cats relax very quickly even in strange environments.

2. At dog boarding kennels, are there people that sleep at the kennel over night to watch the dogs?

Yes the staff work a 24 hour shift to ensure the dog are all well cared for and having someone on call 24 hours a day means in the unlikely event that your dog gets ill he/she will always be cared for correctly.

3. How much is a good rate per night for a dog at boarding kennels?

In running a boarding kennel the overheads are considerable. We have staff on site 24 hours a day, huge food bills, large electrical bills (the machine runs all day with blankets, rugs, and towels), and many other expenses. The daily rate reflects these expenses and if you take into consideration the care your pet receives and the fact you can relax knowing your dog is safe then it is money well spent.

4. How long before boarding a dog do you need kennel cough.

All animals need a current vacination certificate (including cats) for kennel cough and flu for cats. It is advisable to maintain this regime regardless of using kennels for the safety sake of your pet.

5. How much time will your dog have in the exercise area and how much supervision will they have if they are with other dogs? See our

video here to see how modern our facility is at Pets In The City

Your dog will have alot of excercise time every day and will only be in his or her quarters at night to sleep. All dogs are supervised when at play with other dogs by trained professional dog handlers. The dogs can be walked outside as well (additional fee)

6. Given the amount of room your dog has in their kennel and the amount of time in their exercise area will your dog need extra walks and is there an additional cost for this?

Your dog won’t need additional walks as the play rooms tend to wear the dogs out anyway however a lot of owners like to give their dogs an additional piece of excercise such as an external walk. There is an additional fee for this and it is used to give the dog some diversity.

The very best way of choosing your dog boarding kennels is recommendation from a organisation Boarding Kennels who has inspected the kennels and classified them. This way you know the facility also met the government requirements for hygiene.

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