Some holiday spots are dog-friendly and allow for holiday-makers to stay with their canine pals at the resort or club, while others do not permit pets or even children of a certain age. Before you get all excited about bonding with your doggy over a fishing vacation – to avoid the bubble bursting on reaching the destination and finding it a ‘no-entry’ point for your furry friend, it’s advisable to avoid the disappointment by cross-checking for pet-care facilities at the destination first K9 training Houston. At times, even if you are able to transport your dog safely and comfortably in a carrier or even a motor-vacation program, keeping a dog caged up in a hotel room is very unappealing and somewhat sad for the doggy, so avoid this scenario if you wish your dog to be happy.

However, this does not mean you have to forgo your holiday just because the spots you like are not pet-friendly; there is the convenient option of placing your doggy in a doggy-daycare or a boarding kennel facility, which are a-plenty across the nation!

Dog kennels with hostel facilities have full and part-time staff that is trained to handle all kinds of pet-care needs, including obedience training and medical emergencies besides giving them the exercise, diet and grooming care they need with love – while you are away in sunny climes or even cool one – taking that much-needed break!

You can choose a dog boarding facility in the neighborhood or a little further off, depending on the kind of services and their quality you are getting for the budget you have in mind; these typically range from 10 dog boarding kennels to those catering to 100 inmates, so you can check which you prefer.

Costs for boarding kennels depend on the location, facilities, diet demanded, size of the dog as well as duration of stay besides any other frills requested/offered. Most will provide for feeding bowls, bedding, special meals if so requested besides grooming supplies and play equipment during your pooch’s stay with them.

Any specific nutritional needs of your pet should be conveyed to the manger of the boarding kennel facility and approved by the director there before you place your dog with them; also ascertain the type of grooming services, (such as cleaning eyes, shampooing, nail trimming etc) they will include in service charges and what are the extras that may be billed to you.

Boarding kennels operate much like baby daycare facilities in the sense they provide for all basic needs (and some more fancy ones too) of your pampered pooch while trainers, regular staff and volunteer workers all work to keep your doggy in prime health and feeling happy.

Check for the facility of calling in a vet, if one is not available 24×7 with the kennel facility and also take a thorough tour of the facility for clean, hygienic and protected surroundings, sleeping and play area for your dog.

The American Boarding Kennel Association as well as your local vet are good bets for knowing where the best dog daycare facilities are – consult today and get packing for your holiday, with a carefree mind.