When looking for a place for your beloved pet to stay while you are on vacation there are several options.  If you don’t have a friend or neighbour to take your dog in then you could consider employing a pet sitter to come and stay in your home with your dog, giving him all the care that he requires.  If you don’t really like the idea of a stranger in your house then private dog boarding kennels are probably your best option.

A boarding kennels is an establishment run specifically with the intent of looking after animals while their owners are away.  They vary widely in size from those that can only care for a few dogs to large businesses which can hold many dogs.  Most places are built on a large plot of land that contains separate dog kennels for each animal plus an area in which they can exercise.

Each kennel will contain a comfortable bed and will have a run attached to it for the dog to get a little exercise, play and socialise with its neighbours.  The dogs will be fed your own food if you wish to supply it or else you can just pay for food to be provided.  They will be exercised daily and many places allow for some communal exercise for dogs which get on well with others and have been neutered.

There will be someone on hand night and day to check that none of the animals has become ill and, should this happen, the kennels will have access to 24 hour veterinary care.  You will need to inform the staff of any special requirements that your dog must have and if he has any health conditions of which they should be aware.

Though it is stressful leaving your pet with someone else these boarding kennels are very experienced in the care of dogs and will make a good substitute for you while you are away.