Kennel''s

31 Aug 2009

I'd like some advice please.
Thinking of going away later in the yr in a lovely log cabin somewhere in Scotland, there will be 6 of us. I've never used dog kennel's before as i haven't needed to but haven't got anybody within the family who will look after my little doggy.
It's only for 4 night's but i'm worried he will be left and uncared for confused

Yes, i'm a softie.
Any advice appreciated
smile

31 Aug 2009

We always used to put our dogs into kennels - sometimes for a whole month - they would sulk a bit when we picked them up again and smell of some powder or other that their coats had been treated with but they were absolutely fine. We found good kennels by recommendation.
Our atttitude was a refusal to be limited in our activities by having dogs - not that we didnt love them to bits!

31 Aug 2009

you are allowed to take dogs into Scotland you know lol

Can't help with kennels but i do put the cats in when i'm away for more than about 3 days. I found the one i used by recommendation. ask friends, family and work people who they use then go and have a look round the ones they suggest and see if they feel right. The ones that are usually fully booked or hard to get into are usually good as they are full because people keep coming back.

31 Aug 2009

Quote by meat2pleaseu
you are allowed to take dogs into Scotland you know

I know :lol: but he's so lively and into everything i wouldn't want it to spoil anything for other's. He's only 16 months old now and into everything and i could just imaging him getting hold of the kids toys and wrecking them confused

There is a kennel close by so i will ring and go and see it
smile

31 Aug 2009

Family dog sitting is best but at a push I have used Kennels and have had no problems.

31 Aug 2009

unless i had one recomended to me by someone i trust then i would turn up unannounced at one and ask to look around straight away, best way to see what its like i think smile

31 Aug 2009

Quote by danne-gary
unless i had one recomended to me by someone i trust then i would turn up unannounced at one and ask to look around straight away, best way to see what its like i think

^^^^ as above a very good idea
Also try speaking to your local vets, my vet had a list of local kennels and helped steer me by what needs my dog had.

1 Sep 2009

As a side note most kennels require that your dog needs to be up to date with all inoculations - the vet or kennel will tell you which ones if they don't specify this then I wouldn't use that kennel.
Never used them as we have always took the dog or left it with family but did look around a few just in case biggrin

1 Sep 2009

Quote by Tan--Kinky
As a side note your dog needs to be up to date with all inoculations - the vet or kennel will tell you which ones
Never used them as we have always took the dog or left it with family but did look around a few just in case

Yes i know, i've read up about it all and he had his only 3 weeks ago :D

1 Sep 2009

Do Scottish people eat dogs then...... rolleyes

1 Sep 2009

Quote by flower411
Have you fished around for house sitters ?
You find the right people and it could work out only a tiny bit more expensive than kennels...
Have to be comfortable with somebody stayin in ya house tho !!
We stay in places on a regular basis ......you`d be amazed how much mess people leave !! I moved into to a house sitting job tonight and I`ve only just got the kitchen civilised !!! The dishwasher is on it`s second run !!!

OOO can you come and 'sit' in my house for a couple of days. I'm not going anywhere - I could just watch biggrin

:D:D:D

2 Sep 2009

Quote by markz
Do Scottish people eat dogs then......

nope!

2 Sep 2009

Quote by Lilmiss
I'd like some advice please.
Thinking of going away later in the yr in a lovely log cabin somewhere in Scotland, there will be 6 of us. I've never used dog kennel's before ........

I'd hire a bigger cabin, otherwise you're gonna be a bit cramped I'd say. wink

Our dogs usually come back smelly and relieved.
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