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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:01 pm    Post subject:  What to look out in a good dog boarder/sitter? Reply with quote Scroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post

Hi all,

Just wanted to give you an insight into dog boarders. I am a home dog boarder so I know what makes a good one.

1.Make sure they are insured (public liability)

2.Make sure your dog looks happy when they are with them. You have cases of dogs who just keep 'telling' u they don't want to stay!!!

3.Make sure they have adequate & safe way to transport ur dogs for walks. Are they just putting them at the back of their salon car and driving them with no seat belts, no dog guards etc, that is putting your dog/s in danger.

4.Do they know animal first aid, knowledge about nutrition, like what to do in events of injurieis, first aid kit at home, what do they clean the dog bowls with etc. You will instinctly know if a person really knows how to take care of a dog.

I'm speaking from experience, coz I have 2 dogs of my own, and I have put them in the care of someone who unfortunately is not qualified and I will never make such a mistake again.

For those living in Herts, there's one such dog boarder, so please be careful who you leave your dog/s with.

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I was wondering what sort of accommodation you provide for your temporary lodgers?
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My dog sitter is registered and checked regularly by the local council.Has proper gates and doors which can be locked.Gardens which dogs cannot escape from.Tara is always very happy to see the sitters because she gets plenty of attention.There are also other dogs for her to socilise with.I am very happy with Tara's sitter. Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:58 pm    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postTweet This Post

Margaret wrote:
My dog sitter is registered and checked regularly by the local council.Has proper gates and doors which can be locked.Gardens which dogs cannot escape from.Tara is always very happy to see the sitters because she gets plenty of attention.There are also other dogs for her to socilise with.I am very happy with Tara's sitter. Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing


Yes, that sounds like a very good set-up and something to aspire to.

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