Dog Boarding - Ensure the Safety of Your Pet While You are on Vacations

Posted by Country Inn Kennel and Cattery on August 9th, 2017

In an ideal world, you can take your pet anywhere with you—even on holidays and business travels.  But this is neither always possible nor practical.  Luckily, there are dog boarding services available for pet owners like you.  These establishments essentially function as hotels for dogs, keeping them safe and comfortable while they’re humans are away.  With a dog boarding facility, you can enjoy your vacation or business trip knowing that your beloved pet is well cared for in a great environment. 

Dog boarding is often a better alternative to leaving your pet with friends or family.  While your trusted neighbors may be perfectly fine dog sitters, they are probably too busy to truly pay attention to your pet.  They may not be able take your furry best friend on regular walks, or ensure that he gets his food and medication on time.  Should an emergency happen, they won’t know what to do. 

You will probably feel better leaving your beloved pooch in the care of professionals in the dog boarding facility.  Here, you can be sure that he will be given individual attention.  Does your pet have a particular medical condition requiring close care?  A dog boarding facility can ensure that he is nursed properly in your absence.  You can rest easy knowing that your pet is getting enough exercise and nutrition. Professional dog caretakers our trained to lessen the stress that your pet might feel because of your absence. 

Of course, you need to choose a good dog boarding facility to begin with.  Not all of them can provide the care that your pet deserves, so you need to select carefully.  After all, you are entrusting them with the wellbeing—and the life—of your dog. The staff is professional, highly experienced, and most importantly, they genuinely care for animals.  There is a veterinarian on call should there be a need for medical services. 

The best dog kennels are managed by pet lovers themselves. They are owned and operated by fellow dog owners who are known how to make pets comfortable, happy, and well rested.  These boarding facilities are safe and well-maintained.  They have all the amenities your pet might need, including clean, well ventilated, and well-lit boarding spaces.  Your dogs can run and play in open but secure areas. Choose a boarding facility that offers temperature-controlled environments to keep pets relaxed and calm. 

About The Author: 

This article was written by Thomas West, Vice President of Country Inn Kennel and Cattery. Country Inn Kennel and Cattery is a family owned and operated boarding kennel in Chapel Hill, NC. They offer boarding and grooming services for dogs and cats, throughout Chapel Hill and in neighboring towns. They also offer pick up and drop off service for dog grooming service holder.