Avoid Overpriced Boarding For Your Dog With Cost-Saving Tips

Taking your dog to an overnight boarding facility can be a sure way to have your dog supervised while you're on vacation. Since your dog can have around-the-clock supervision, plenty of attention, and medical services readily available, this can be an excellent alternative to sitters visiting your home.

Rather than feeling concerned about the expense of bringing your dog to a boarding kennel, there's a lot you can do to ensure that the price is reasonable for the duration of your trip.

Ask About Feeding

An expense you may not have considered when bringing your dog to a kennel is their diet. If you're expecting the kennel to provide food for your dog, there's going to be a charge for this service. Bringing your dog's usual food can come without any additional charges and can make the visit a lot more comfortable for your dog.

Check what's involved in feeding your dog at the kennel to avoid a situation where there are misunderstandings over diet or any fees involved.

Check Play Sessions Available

How your dog will be played with can affect the expense of visiting a boarding kennel. If your dog does well with others, pay for group play sessions where they can socialize with other dogs. This can be very similar to taking your dog to a dog park, but with experienced attendants watching your dog play.

If your dog is shy or doesn't do well with other dogs due to their size or age, you could have the option to schedule one-on-one play sessions. This could come at a higher cost, making it vital to discuss the options for play sessions and what you can expect regarding the expense.

Discuss Additional Services

Many boarding facilities offer additional services on top of overnight care. This can include cosmetic services such as nail trims and bathing. Medical services may also be offered, such as vaccinations or microchipping, during their stay. Since these services all come at a cost, you'll need to discuss what to expect and how much everything costs combined with their stay.

Having your dog stay at a boarding kennel for the first time requires some planning since you don't want to overspend on the service. By understanding how much you'll be paying and what's involved in the expense of bringing your dog to the kennel the first time and how you can make their stay more enjoyable. 

For more information, contact a pet boarding service near you.