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.

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.

While you are there, you should take a look around. The facilities need to have plenty of room, inside and out, for animals to exercise and play. Sand boxes, pools, and play structures are things you can look for outside. Inside the rooms should be large and filled with comfortable furnishings that the dogs can lounge and nap on.

You want to know how the staff is trained and if they are on site at all times. Most facilities have veterinarians and animal trainers on staff and available twenty-four hours a day. There should be staff at the facility at night, awake and in the boarding area. The employees working with the animals need to be certified in CPR and animal first aid.

How the facility handles meal time is important. A lot of dogs don't like other animals near their food and can become aggressive if one gets too close. This is one reason reputable boarding facilities crate dogs to feed them instead of allowing them to eat in groups. There should be a separate area for any dog uncomfortable with the crate system. Employees routinely administer medications.

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.

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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