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04-25-2014, 03:46 PM | #1 |
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| Boarding issue...what would you do? We are going on vacation for 10 days, and I need your opinion regarding boarding. As some of you know, I am a fan of Camp Bow Wow, but we have only boarded him there for two nights at the most. Ok, this is where I need your opinion... 1. Camp Bow Wow - Pros: dogs grouped by size. Lots of room to run and play. Very clean. Nice staff, very attentive. Able to watch your dog on your iPhone. Ian was always fine when I picked him up. Cons: there isn't a vet on staff, dogs are left totally alone from 7p-7a. 2. Ian's vet - Pros: the vet is there during office hours, they know Ian very well, and I know they would take care of him...they know how I am. Cons: dogs are kept in cages, and are walked twice a day. Any other suggestions are appreciated! Thanks
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04-25-2014, 03:49 PM | #2 |
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| I would go with the vet.
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04-25-2014, 03:56 PM | #4 |
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| I have only left mine for 2 nights but I always have my 19 year old grandaughter come and stay here with them. No family you could talk into staying with them? I would worry about them being left 12 hours unattended with other dogs because you would never know when a fight might break out etc.
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04-25-2014, 04:01 PM | #5 |
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| That leaving a dog totally alone for 12 hours frightens me to bits. If he had a seizure or got his paw caught on something or began chewing on it from nerves or began to vomit, have diarrhea, he's got a long, long time to wait before any help comes. I assume at the vet a vet tech is on site 24/7 to tend to and check on the dogs in the cages at the vet's. The choices are not ideal but even if you leave the dog with a friend who can keep them in a home setting and even sleep with them, all kinds of unhappy things can still happen - your dog can refuse to eat at that home, be fearful of that person or get out and run away - as no one is possibly as careful with our babies as we are I don't care what they say. In the old days, many dogs used to spend all day in their cages while their owners worked so dogs usually adjust to the crating after a few hours, curl up and sleep most of the time. I'd go with the vet situation where at least someone is around all of the time.
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04-25-2014, 04:24 PM | #6 |
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| I think I'm leaning towards the vet. A friend/coworker/family in a home setting is preferred but I understand there are instances when that may not work.
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04-25-2014, 04:43 PM | #7 |
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| I would take him to the vet. The idea of them being out with other dogs for 12 hours makes me nervous. Who knows what could go on during that time. Do you have any friends or family that could watch him?
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04-25-2014, 05:00 PM | #8 |
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| Surely at that camp the dogs are not left in groups together for 12 hours. I'd assumed they would be in individual cages during that time. If they are out with other dogs, that is a for-dead-sure I wouldn't leave my dog there. A fight, an attack, one dog bullying and endlessly pestering another dog by trying to mount or lick its ears - anything could happen with strange dogs not used to one another left together. They could even gang up on one weaker or hurt dog. Never ever would I do that.
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04-25-2014, 06:13 PM | #9 |
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| I'm not comfortable with boarding at all. It would be a last resort for me. My hubby's parents and my parents and my sister would all be more than willing to keep Darla if I ever had to go on vacation or something came up. I got her with that in mind. If I knew there would be any possibility of her being boarded I most likely would never have went with a Yorkie as I think with them being such a small breed, they require one on one monitoring around the clock in my opinion. I mean Darla sleeps when I sleep so by round the clock I mean minus the hours of sleep. If I need to cook dinner I put Darla in a our cat carrier with a toy just so I can have peace of mind that my three year old or our German Shepherd do not step on her. I never let her run freely. I always have an eye on her. I might be over protective but for a dog expected to be 4-5 lbs I don't think there's such a thing as being overly protective and cautious. It would take a split second for these little guys to tumble and break their backs. Some care takers at a kennel who maybe aren't around little dogs often may treat her just as they would any other breed of dog but what other breeds can typically shake off and keep going from, a Yorkie cannot. A short fall could result in a broken back. I wouldn't be comfortable leaving her at a kennel and I don't like the idea of her being caged at the vet but if I had to choose I'd say she's much safer with the vet. Do you have any family willing to keep him? Last edited by SarahBear1986; 04-25-2014 at 06:17 PM. |
04-25-2014, 06:21 PM | #10 |
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| I worked in kennels for a vet clinic. Short of hiring a private sitter no one can be with your puppy 24/7. What ever vet was on call they checked board dogs and sick dogs around 10 pm. They were only alone from 10 pm to 5am. You might find a private sitter but everyone has to sleep. Maybe a house sitter. Good luck |
04-25-2014, 06:41 PM | #11 |
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| Personally there's no way I would go with either one. Twelve hours unattended is crazy! But being kept in a cage the whole time is horrible. Can't he go on vacation with you? If not, I would keep looking for another option.
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04-25-2014, 07:06 PM | #12 |
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| We are going to St. Lucia, and unfortunately Ian can't come with us. I didn't want to go on this trip because I knew that I would be worried sick about my baby. This trip is for a mile-stone birthday for me, and our wedding anniversary. At Camp Bow Wow, the dogs play, with supervision, and rest in their kennels throughout the day. There is always an adult with them. I an leaning towards the vet option, but Ian has never been in a cage, and I am having major problems with that.
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04-25-2014, 07:11 PM | #13 |
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| When family is not available, I have a wonderful vet tech from my vets office who stays at my house. Yogi is happy, I know he's safe and I have peace of mind. |
04-25-2014, 07:46 PM | #14 |
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| Surely when the vet boards dogs he provides kennels with some room in them to romp about freely, a dog bed in one end and a door to an individual outside run. That is not a cruel way to board a dog for a limited amount of days, especially if other dogs are nearby, they are checked on frequently and let out to run in an enclosed yard. Dogs have been boarded in kennels with outside runs for years without undue psychological damage. And there is usually ample oversight - many people around most of the time to be sure no one mistreats a dog. And it's safer than anything else I can think of as even dogsitters in the home can have their shortcomings and all it takes is one brief lapse for a dog to zip out the door or perhaps a little swat or shout when no one else is around, etc. I'm just sayin' that when a single person cares for your dog alone in the home, you'd better know they are a virtual angel - know them inside and out and that they are the sole of patience and single-minded attention as there is no one to know what they do except your dog. I'm far too paranoid to leave my dog alone with almost any single person in the home setting. Some of the sweetest, kindest people are just too scatterbrained to watch for a tiny terrier clever enough to outwit them and dash out that door or find a way through that crack in the fence while they were busy on their cell phone. Or be scared of them should they shout or swat at him.
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04-25-2014, 08:00 PM | #15 |
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| I know a lot of you would not leave yours with a 19 year old but I assure you there is noone I would trust more with my two than our granddaughter. She is an animal lover and she is more parinoid when with them than I am. I have other grands I would not leave them with and even adult children but she comes here and pet sits for a day or two and when I come home they have been fed, brushed and if needed bathed and are snuggled with her on the sofa. I guess I should be thankful she is here. Now any longer than 2 days and mine go with me. Not that I wouldn't trust her longer but I get separation anxiety lol.
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