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That's terrible. I don't like kennels. I don't trust them. How could a dog be happy in a cage anyways?

Why don't you try a pet sitter? One that does it in their home. That's what I do. Even the most shy dogs are happy. They feel right at home, follow me around the house, get plenty of exercise (we go to dog parks, a reservoir, parks, etc), and get to socialize with other dogs. I've never had a dog be scared for more than the first few hours when their owner leaves. I think it really is good for the dogs. I don't use crates unless the dog is used to a crate, and will only use it when I leave. There are a lot of people who do the same thing as me, it is a lot better for the dogs and the owner's piece of mind. I send daily updates with pictures and videos so the owners always know how their dog is doing, that way there are no surprises if something happens.