DOG BOARDING
Dog boarding is the place where dogs are
housed for a fee for a set amount of time. While boarding, dogs are fed, taken
out for walk, play and exercise, taken well care of to keep them happy, healthy
and safe.
There are different types of pet boarding’s
depending on the pet’s habitat:-
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Pets habituated to stay in
crate can be kept in boarding with crate where they will feel safer and secure
while away from home.
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Pets who are not accustomed in
crate may feel like jail to stay in there. They are kept in large communal
rooms where animals can interact with each other and socialize. But these types
of rooms should be under skilled custody to ensure safety of each dog.
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Another way of boarding is to
leave the pet with veterinarian. They keep the pets more happy and stress-free.
This is the best option for the dogs having health condition and is elderly.
·
Some boarding keeps the pets in
separate rooms completed with TV and furniture giving an effect of the living
room at their home.
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In present days, in some places
there are also home boarding for dogs where the furry guest gets a host family
to stay in a vacation with.
But before we put our puppy into a
boarding, we should know and ensure all the following
details about the boarding:-
1.
The environment is neat, clean,
organized and odor free.
2.
They should allow the pets to
let out as long as they are used to.
3.
They should feed the dog with
proper diet.
4.
Dogs should be allowed to
interact with other dogs provided that they are under a proper expert
supervision.
5.
There should be 24x7 accesses
to veterinary hospitals in case of injuries or any kind of sickness of our
furry friend.
There are several ways to make sure that
our spoilt pooch gets all that care, love and attention that he deserves when
his owner is out for a business or vacation. Replicating his day-to-day
activities in the boarding, bringing all his favorite toys along with him and
giving him a one-on-one attention can make him feel relaxed and more like home.
Leaving our all-day companion with a friend
or a relative may seem to be a better option for us but it is not perfect for
our pup’s happiness. It may get confused, frightened and feel stressed with our
absence and presence of someone they are anonymous to. This way of keeping our
dog can only be of some help if that person is a dog owner and is well
accustomed to the moods and behavior of dogs.
Conclusion: - Dog boarding have changed a lot since the days when we have to
leave our dogs in a cage, where they felt more like jail. Now-a-days most pet
boarding offer a gamut of services like feeding them special treats and meals.
Taking them for exercise and swimming etc. Although most people get worried
about the stress imposed upon their pet due the unfamiliarity and crowded
environment, most boarding kennels specially work to reduce stress.
HOTEL FOR DOGS
Pet hotels are a type of boarding facility
to the pets when their owners are either out for tour or business or
temporarily unable to take care of him.
The
pet hotels offer various types of boarding’s available for all kinds of dog.
Though the service and accommodation of the pet hotels may vary but the basic
services like feeding, taking for exercise and walk, administering medication
is almost always included in every kind of hotels. In some cases owners are to
choose from a menu of services like extra playtime, grooming etc.
There are several types of accommodation in dog
hotels as per the need:
1.
Dogs can be kept in traditional
kennels.
2.
There are private rooms where
dog can live alone safely and comfortably.
3.
Family rooms are available as
well, where 2-3 dogs can accommodate together if they are family.
4.
Multi dog rooms are
companionable to three or more dogs.
The pet hotels accept dogs of any age and
any species as long as they are in good health, free of communicating diseases
and are also totally free from any internal or external parasites including
fleas and ticks. The pet hotels require all the pets to be current in vaccines.
Some pet hotels provide group activities
for dogs. This includes walk in a local park, by the beaches or by simply
allowing some pets to play together in a simply designed hotel rooms. Some
luxurious services in the pet hotel include attached spas where they can enjoy
a wide range of grooming sections like traditional teeth-brushing,
nail-clipping and shampooing. They also sometimes provide with indoor and
outdoor swimming facilities.
Conclusion: - In addition to a number of pet hotels, now are the options for
the extra pet lovers to check into the hotel along with their pets. They are
provided with special rooms and pet-friendly amenities like dog run,
food-dishes etc.
DOG SHELTERS
Dog shelter is a facility where lost and
abandoned dogs are kept temporarily till they are claimed by their owners or
are adopted by someone.
These dog shelter or more precisely animal
shelters are the modified versions of the dog pounds, a term which had its
origin on the legal custody of agricultural communities where lost cattle were
kept until they were taken back by their owners.
The main motive of this modern dog shelter
is to provide a safe, healthy and caring environment to the dogs unless they
are reclaimed.
Types of dog
shelters:
1.
There are the municipal centers
known as ‘the pounds’ which are run by government officials under the law
enforcement department of the area and have government control officials. These
centers generally take in all stray and owner-surrenders and hence are
over-full and have to euthanize in order to comply with city ordinance and
accommodate more pets.
2.
There are some animal rescue
groups which are mainly breed or species specific. These are generally
fundraising and government grant organizations and hence are purely
non-profitable organizations. They do not euthanize dogs unless it is health
factor.
3.
Finally there are animal
sanctuaries for homeless dogs. These are large facilities and plot of land that
refuges dogs for the rest of their life i.e. for the animals that are not up
for adaptation. These are all volunteer
organizations run by fundraising and public grants. Here too Euthanasia is generally
used for health reasons only.
Conclusion: Dog shelter or animal center is an essential part of the
community. Not only do they serve the welfare needs of the lost, abandoned,
abused and unwanted dogs of our society but also provide other services such as
animal welfare, pet-care education, affordable veterinary services etc. They
reduce the impact of unattended dogs in locality by reducing the number of
stray animals.
