Should You Leave Your Puppy At A Dog Boarding Facility? Here’s What You Need To Know

If you're like many of those who are currently contemplating welcoming a puppy into your home, you undoubtedly have lots of questions and concerns about how your new furry friend is going to fit into your life. You probably already know you'll have to make a commitment to providing the puppy with the exercise it needs to grow to be a happy, healthy adult dog as well as with food, water, toys, warm bedding, and occasional vet care.

Many of those in your position haven't given much thought to what they'll do when they need to visit family in another state or go on a business trip — after all, dog boarding facilities are commonplace in most communities. However, there are certain things you need to know before you plan to leave your dog at a commercial kennel. Here's what you need to know.

Dog Boarding Kennels Have Minimum Age Restrictions

Reputable boarding kennels require that all dogs they take in must be up-to-date on their shots. Because puppies require a series of shots, they aren't fully immunized until they're at least four months old — it will be later for puppies that got a late start on their immunizations. Your puppy probably won't be fully immune to common communicable canine diseases until about two weeks after its final round of shots.

If a local boarding kennel doesn't request immunization records of all incoming pets, that's a sign that it's likely to be negligent in other areas — and, depending on your particular state's regulations may be in violation of the law. Keep in mind that even if it's inconvenient for you to not be able to leave your puppy at a boarding facility until it's had all its shots, the rule is for your puppy's own good. To circumvent this, plan on introducing your new furry friend to your household during a time when you don't have any trips planned for at least five months.

Dog Boarding Kennels Will Allow You to Visit During Business Hours

Boarding kennels should allow drop-in visitors during their posted business hours. Naturally, you're going to want to see the accommodations before making a commitment to leaving your puppy at the boarding facility, and reputable dog boarding places won't have an issue with visitors during business hours. It's also a good idea to board your dog there for a night or two prior to your trip so the surroundings will be comfortable and familiar when the time comes to enjoy your vacation or business trip.

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