Dog Boarding Bay Area

When it comes to dog boarding, Bay Area families find it is important to do what's best for their pooch when they have to travel out of town. Read on to find what you should look for in a dog kennel, as well as some local boarding facilities that get the job done and will be sure to spoil your cherished family member rotten while you are away.

Your dog can relax until you come home.

Some may think all boarding kennels are the same, when in actuality, they are quite different. Is every hotel in the Bay Area the same? Kennels, like hotels, vary from facility to facility. You’ll want to take the time to do your research and find the best accommodations for your four-legged friend.

Keep in mind that top boarding facilities will fill up fast, and some even make reservations as much as a year in advance for popular times of year such as the holidays and summer vacation. If you are selective in your choice, try to contact a smaller kennel as soon as your travel dates are confirmed, as this will usually guarantee more individual love and attention for your dog, rather than at a large facility where dogs greatly outnumber the staff on duty.

Another good sign of a proper boarding house is to learn about their scheduling.

• How often do they feed the dogs, and at what time of day?
• What forms of exercise can you expect your pet to receive?
• Is this particular kennel notorious for overbooking, in turn leaving some dogs crated while others have more room to roam?

Don’t be afraid to drop by a kennel during business hours to check out the accommodations for yourself, as it will be a much better evaluation of the premises than a simple phone call or Internet search.

When you make your visit, check to see if the facilities are clean and up-to-date and if the staff members seem enthusiastic about their jobs. An individual who seems disinterested in communicating efficiently with an owner may also be inadequate at caring for your dog during his stay.

The Bay Area has plenty of places to put your pet up for a night, two or more. Below are just a couple that have received accolades for their quality of care and service.

Doggie Camp Dog Boarding in Santa Cruz (located about an hour from the heart of San Francisco) has been in business for over ten years, providing “cage free” dog boarding. Located in the home of the camp’s owners, dogs play outside in a half-acre yard, with plenty of games to enjoy and shade to nap in. Known for bringing out the true personality of an ordinarily shy dog, a sleep away camp such as Doggie Camp can be great for a skittish dog whether or not you are going away on vacation. At night, dogs bed in the house’s bedroom and living room, enjoying time with other canine campers on the premises. For more information and photos of the accommodations, visit their official website.

Based in Oakland, right across the way from San Francisco, is a great place to both board your dog and receive behavior training, if needed. They pride themselves on being able to provide individual attention to each dog that walks through their door. They assign the dogs to small playgroup clusters to keep the level of care up to an impressive quality. First time boarders must be evaluated in person before their scheduled stay, so be sure to make arrangements for this beforehand. Visit their website for further information.

Your vet would be a good source of information on qualified providers of dog boarding, Bay Area locations and right in the City. For a complete list of options for dog boarding visit an Internet directory such as those found via popular sites such as Yahoo or Google.

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