A dog boarding point is the suitable point of contact if the dog cannot go on vacation or if the owner has to go to the hospital.
Bonn - What dog owners know, the Federal Association for Animal Health also advises e.
V.: If the dog has to stay at home because of a trip, unplanned commitments or a hospital stay, a professionally run kennel is a solution that can be very pleasant for the animal.
So that the stay runs without any problems, you should look around in time.
Careful selection and a test run are important.
Kennel: Better start looking in good time
If the dog is part of the family and is with them everywhere, dog owners rarely give a thought to a kennel.
Nevertheless, it can be worthwhile to start looking in good time and to prepare the dog for the stay in good time.
Because the need to find somewhere else to accommodate your four-legged friend can sometimes arise very suddenly, and a solution found in a hurry is not always the best.
Of course, it helps if the dog is already used to spending one or more days with other people from the puppy age.
Among other things, this gives him the experience that the owner or mistress comes back and makes him more easy to deal with in an animal pension.
But even the kennel has to meet certain requirements.
Kennel: Good boarding houses bring these characteristics with them
With dog boarding houses it is like with hotels for people - there are good and very good accommodations, but also some that do not do justice to the animals.
A closer look reveals characteristics that can be used to assess the quality of the animal boarding facility:
Operating license according to § 11 Animal Welfare Act
competent administration
friendly treatment of the animals
Cleanliness and spaciousness
trouble-free inspection of the facilities and test accommodation
positive reviews on the Internet or recommendations from friends
In principle, those interested in a reputable kennel are allowed to enter all work and living areas without further ado, even without prior registration.
Conversely, it is an alarm signal if the rooms or kennels are not accessible.
Dog boarding: Dog owners can expect these services
The species-appropriate care of the dog begins with the registration.
Because conscientious pension operators ask in advance:
vaccination protection
diseases or medication
characteristics and preferences
castration or imminent heat
A reputable kennel usually rejects dogs that are not sufficiently vaccinated as well as bitches that are about to go into heat.
Any chronic diseases such as diabetes are also discussed, as well as preferences, for example during food.
If the dog needs special feed, the owner should bring this in the appropriate quantity.
Employment of the dogs is as well as the services as well as accommodation.
Many pensions offer accommodation in rooms, mostly for smaller groups of dogs.
In the kennel, only four -legged friends should be given that are used to it and enjoy the "exchange with the neighbors".
Since not every dog gets along with fellow species, the question of individual accommodation may be important.
In all cases, the four -legged guests are carried out in a decent guest house and have the opportunity to play and exercise.
Dog pension: The costs are regionally and very different according to quality
The cost of the dog owners for the accommodation of their fur nose depends on various factors, such as the individual or group accommodation.
Daily prices can also differ regionally, and quality also plays a role.
If there are enough friendly, dedicated handlers, i.e. one employee for about five to ten dogs, this comes at a price, as does an extensive facility with playgrounds.
Depending on the location, animal owners can expect costs between 15 and 50 euros per night.
In return, you get the reassuring certainty that your four-legged friend is well taken care of - and with some guesthouses, occasionally a photo via WhatsApp.