[Catalogov]

Hey Yall,

Tonight I'm all alone as my doggies are at the boarding kennel. Im so nervous about their first time being boarded.

The kennel I choose sounded like a good place until I go there and it's this Tiny little shed thing with a wood burning stove in it and dog runs. She has ALL the dogs out TOGETHER unsupervised. It was scary but my last resort so I let my dogs stay..the kennels inside were nice but the place was tiny.

Im worried about my dogs acting like morons or being scared for the next two days

They have blankets and their own bowls and food, but nothing else

So what was your first boarding experience like?

P.S I opted for my dogs to be kept separate during their stay.

[G8whlTAe]

I had to board MJ earlier this year when I was in the hospital. There was nobody that I knew capable of handling her correctly that could, as the only person I'd trust with her had a litter of pups on the ground with a 1st time momma (Murphy's litter). I looked and looked for a boarding kennel that fit my specific wishes, and found it with one thats maybe a 10 minute drive from my house. The owners of the kennel are owners of APBTs, and understand that these dogs, while extremely loving towards people, are often DA, especially when flung into a boarding kennel. They didn't question her weight (most people would call her "skinny" and a few have dared say "emaciated" when she is in condition), and actually complimented the shape she was in. MJ evidently had a great time there, and everyone loved her. I still called almost every day to make sure everything was going ok, but I'm pretty sure they are used to that. She did come back a little fatter than she arrived, and everyone admitted to slipping her pieces of their lunch and extra jerkey treats.
Hope my story sets you a little more at ease!

[Brutton]

I don't board my dogs. IF I had too, they would go to my vet's. However, my first choice is my TD and then Judge's breeder along with a few club members that could handle him. More than likely he would go to one of their places. Letting friends watch my dogs is a HUGE no-No for me anymore.

Just make sure that you are 110% with the kennel and the staff.

Ironically, I'm housesitting this weekend watching 4 Samoyeds, 1 of which is in the Top 10 in the country show rating wise and Also watching a friend's 3 Rottweilers. Find a good dog person and have them house sit, someone you trust 210%.

[Arximedus]

I normally board my dogs once or twice a year when I go visit my son. It's my only option since I have 6 dogs. I board them with my vet since they all know and love them. And I'm a PIA cuz I call and check on them daily. They're kept inside in seperate kennels and taken on walks regularly so I feel comfortable with that since it's only for a few days. I know they're well cared for but I still worry of course and I'm always glad to get them all back home and settled back in.

I know you'll be excited to see your babies again and know they're safe and sound.

[Catalogov]

My vet was my first choice but see's how we did not know we were going out of town until late last week, they were already full.

I just worry my pups will be idiots..how did your dogs act for the staff?

[Arximedus]

They all do fairly well. One is my wild child so one of the guys has to walk her since the girls can't handle her. One is DA except with her own so she has to be walked seperately, even from her brothers and sisters since she freaks out in strange surroundings. Those two are pits. Then one of my chihuahuas won't eat the entire time. But other than that, they all say they're very good and well-behaved. That's what they SAY and they always make room for them when I call so I hope so.