Monday, April 2, 2018

What You Should Know Before Leaving Your Dog At A Cage Free Boarding Texas Facility

By Ronald Olson


A lot of people travel for business or pleasure. Pet owners are always torn when they have to leave beloved dogs and cats behind. A kennel is the last resort for many owners who don't like the idea of their pets being caged up all day. There is a good option however, but you need to ask some questions before leaving your dog at a cage free boarding Texas facility.

These facilities need to evaluate an animal before they decide if their environment is suited to it. Making an appointment is necessary. You can't just walk in unannounced. Facilities usually have specific times, normally early to mid afternoon, when they talk to new clients. Staff members often allow a new pet to interact with current canine boarders so they can assess their reaction and adaptability.

You should check to see how much space is allocated for the animals to exercise and run around. Amenities like sandboxes, pools, and toy structures give dogs plenty to do to occupy their time outdoors. Indoors the facility should have at least one room full of comfortable furniture that the animals can use for resting and sleeping.

You want to know that the staff is trained and experienced in handling multiple animals. There should be a vet on site or on call twenty-fours hours a day. At night, at least one employee must be in the sleeping area watching over the animals, not sleeping themselves. The staff directly engaged with the dogs needs to have CPR certifications and be familiar with animal first aid.

Meal time can be challenging when you have a lot of hungry dogs milling around together. Some can be very territorial. For that reason, no facility should allow the animals to eat in groups or without supervision. Most crate animals at this time for the sake of safety. Pets that find crates stressful are usually fed separately in a confined area. If your dog takes medication, there must be experienced personnel who can handle it. There should be no extra fee for this service.

You will want to know where your dog is going to sleep and how the animals are supervised at night. Most facilities have a big room filled with futons, couches, and pet beds for their canine guests to sleep on. The staff will crate an animal at an owner's request, but most owners prefer their pets to have the freedom to come and go as they please during the night. Depending on how many animals are being boarded, one or more employees should be in the sleeping area all night.

These kinds of facilities are not appropriate for all dogs. If you own an aggressive dog or a dog that is extremely timid, a kennel or house sitter is probably a better idea. Some dogs are natural loners, which is fine as long as they are also well trained and socialized. The facility staff can adjust their accommodations to accept this kind of personality.

In an ideal world you would take your pet everywhere you go. Unfortunately, that isn't always possible. For many a cage free boarding facility is a great solution.




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