Would you drive without insurance? Risk serious injury or health issues without medical insurance? How about presuming that your dog’s needs are going to be taken care of while you are away? Choosing the right daycare or kennel for your dog isn’t a decision to take lightly. Dogs have been seriously injured and even killed. I would be very wary if I saw some sort of liability waiver like, “There are inherent risks with participation in services including but not limited to: nicks, cuts, scrapes, scratches, bites, viruses, cough or cold. While every reasonable precaution is taken to ensure your pet’s safety and well-being we cannot be held liable for such occurrences.”
Important factors to consider include who will be taking care of your pooch. What is their experience and training? If your dog needs medication, will staff be adept at administering it? Will your dog be around other dogs, other people (i.e. children)? Is there a lot of staff turnover? Are they insured (including care, custody and control)? What kind of care can you expect your dog will have while there? What is included and what additional fees will/could be charged? What are the facilities like? It is very important to visit the facility prior to leaving your dog somewhere. Bring your dog with and watch how staff interacts with him. Is it loud? Does your dog (or others) seem stressed? Is there some sort of temperament testing done? Is it clean? Is there anyone in the facility overnight? What kind of environmental enrichment is available? Is there a nice, quiet place for your dog to rest and hang out? Pay attention to your dog after a stay. They should be happy to see you and to go home but not anxious to leave. Similarly they might be tired and ready for a nap but shouldn’t be exhausted which could mean they were stressed or over-exercised.
Critter Sitter Dog Daycare and Kennels is committed to providing quality care your dog. Perfect for dogs who don’t do well in traditional kennels. Maximum number of dogs is two. Customized care to maintain your dogs schedule and provide enlightenment and exercise.
Spacious 4×10 kennels with indoor and outdoor play areas and wooded trails for walks.
Insured and experienced.
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