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cjfox50 · 10-17-2008, 06:12 PM

My husband and I are going to be taking a vacation over seas somewhere in the next couple months for about 10-13 days and if I can't get get my family to watch them which I am hoping they will, I may have to board them. ANyways my question is, have any of you boarded your dog before for a longer period of time and if so how was the experience. I guess it makes me a little nervous thinking about it.

luvinmyyorkies · 10-17-2008, 06:17 PM

Well, I've boarded, but not for that long. My friend who travels alot, pays a good friends son, whose about 19, to come stay at the house and take care of the dogs. She has also just paid him to come over several times a day to take them out and play with them. That way they are still in their own environment. Anyway, just an idea, if you have any friends that might be able to help out. Can't imagine mine being boarded for almost two weeks unless it was an exceptional place. Good luck.

zenzele · 10-17-2008, 09:26 PM

I have boarded my baby for up to 5 days she was fine, the initial day took an adjustment but afterwards she did well. I think she handled it better than I did!

Beyond the time, what is important is the environment, I would visit several different places first as all boarding facilities are not equal!!! Also compare the activities they have available - do they offer regular play time, do they keep small dogs segregated from larger dogs, are the dogs in their own area or is it a wide open space? I've seen both and I don't like the thought of my 4 pound yorkie in an open space with dogs that are 10 and 12 pounds! The facility I use have a puppy room where small adult dogs like my yorkie are kept with puppies. Each dog has their own "room" with plenty of space to move about in. They also have several playtime thru out the day.

10-17-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
cjfox50 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: minnesota Posts: 175	boarding your dog? My husband and I are going to be taking a vacation over seas somewhere in the next couple months for about 10-13 days and if I can't get get my family to watch them which I am hoping they will, I may have to board them. ANyways my question is, have any of you boarded your dog before for a longer period of time and if so how was the experience. I guess it makes me a little nervous thinking about it. __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF TUCKER

10-17-2008, 06:17 PM	#2
luvinmyyorkies Yorkies are pure joy Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lansing, Illinois Posts: 641	Well, I've boarded, but not for that long. My friend who travels alot, pays a good friends son, whose about 19, to come stay at the house and take care of the dogs. She has also just paid him to come over several times a day to take them out and play with them. That way they are still in their own environment. Anyway, just an idea, if you have any friends that might be able to help out. Can't imagine mine being boarded for almost two weeks unless it was an exceptional place. Good luck. __________________ *Kathy, mom to Ceasar, Pip, & Max* *RIP my sweet Gizmo* *(10/05/09)*

10-17-2008, 09:26 PM	#3
zenzele YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston Posts: 307	I have boarded my baby for up to 5 days she was fine, the initial day took an adjustment but afterwards she did well. I think she handled it better than I did! Beyond the time, what is important is the environment, I would visit several different places first as all boarding facilities are not equal!!! Also compare the activities they have available - do they offer regular play time, do they keep small dogs segregated from larger dogs, are the dogs in their own area or is it a wide open space? I've seen both and I don't like the thought of my 4 pound yorkie in an open space with dogs that are 10 and 12 pounds! The facility I use have a puppy room where small adult dogs like my yorkie are kept with puppies. Each dog has their own "room" with plenty of space to move about in. They also have several playtime thru out the day.