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Hi,
We have to travel over spring break next week and I was looking at boarding options for my pooch.
The vet and petsmart do boarding for $27-30 a nite - they both walk 2x's per day and feed them. The vet has a 8' or so dog run so other than the walks, they'd be pacing. I believe the petsmart has a little room they play around in during the day.
The third option is a local ranch that does horse and dog training. The dogs get to run outside most of the morning and afternoon, the owner has a ton of toys and equipment for them and they play in pack style. Only hitch is the kennels are outside and my pampered pooch stays inside most of the day. He's a 10 lb maltese/shihtzu, many of the dogs there are larger herder type dogs.
Anyhoo - the ranch owner said it's not a problem for the dogs, they have an igloo kennel that would protect him from wind, but just don't want him to be upset about it. She said she's taken smaller dogs inside (like chihuahuas) who can't handle it, but my dog would likely stay outside.
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks!
We have to travel over spring break next week and I was looking at boarding options for my pooch.
The vet and petsmart do boarding for $27-30 a nite - they both walk 2x's per day and feed them. The vet has a 8' or so dog run so other than the walks, they'd be pacing. I believe the petsmart has a little room they play around in during the day.
The third option is a local ranch that does horse and dog training. The dogs get to run outside most of the morning and afternoon, the owner has a ton of toys and equipment for them and they play in pack style. Only hitch is the kennels are outside and my pampered pooch stays inside most of the day. He's a 10 lb maltese/shihtzu, many of the dogs there are larger herder type dogs.
Anyhoo - the ranch owner said it's not a problem for the dogs, they have an igloo kennel that would protect him from wind, but just don't want him to be upset about it. She said she's taken smaller dogs inside (like chihuahuas) who can't handle it, but my dog would likely stay outside.
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks!