What to Look for in a Pet Boarding Facility

by | Jan 8, 2013 | animals-nature

When you tour a pet resort in Ft. Lauderdale, FL it is important to know what you are looking for in order to make an informed decision about where to leave your cat or dog. After narrowing down your options, it’s a great idea to schedule a tour to come and look at the facility before taking your dog there or dropping her off.

One of the first things you will want to notice is how clean the place is. Examine the dog runs. If they are all in a state of disrepair and are filthy, that is not a good sign. If there are only a couple that expose signs of use and uncleanliness, that may be a more forgivable offense. Use your own discretion to discern. Although this may sound strange, you may also want to pretend you are your dog and inhale deeply, sniffing around for bad smells.A general dog smell is okay; but if it stinks and it’s more or less an overwhelming odor, don’t sign on to drop off your dog there. You might ask about why it stinks, as well, if you think it may be an unusual day or there may be a credible explanation.

A stale environment can be due to poor ventilation, so as you tour the pet resort in Ft. Lauderdale, FL look for signs of good ventilation. It’s fairly easy to notice stagnant air and get a general feel for it.Good ventilation, however, is a good sign and is a necessity for anyone looking for the bed dog care.

Don’t be afraid to carefully examine the way that the staff you meet treats the dogs that are there. They should be kind and playful with them, obviously, and treat them as if they are their own pets. If possible, try to spy on staff that are feeding animals or otherwise caring for the dogs when they don’t know you are looking to get the best idea. A staff member who is stiffly acting for your benefit, or saying things to the dog such as, “oh, we love and care for you little guys, don’t we,” is trying too hard and should be disregarded.

Finally, find out how much it costs to keep your dog or cat at the pet resort in Ft. Lauderdale, FL that you are considering. Get a comprehensive list of all associated costs and ask about charges that you don’t understand.

 

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