Saturday, April 7, 2018

Things You Should Know Before Leaving Your Pet 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.

You will have to schedule an appointment so the staff can spend time getting to know your pet a little and evaluate. Most facilities have particular days and hours when they do the evaluations. The staff may want to introduce your pet to their current group to see how they all react. This is a great time to ask employees about their facility.

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.

Not all dogs are suited for these kinds of facilities. If you have an aggressive animal or one that is excessively shy, keeping him at home, left with friends, or at a kennel with more restricted access is probably the best idea. Dogs that prefer to be left alone, but are still socialized, can be accommodated at most facilities.

A change in routine can be stressful for pets and their owners. It is much easier for both, when the transition from home to boarding, for the pet, is smooth and pleasant. Cage free facilities make the experience less stressful for both.




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