Where Should You Put Your Dog When Travelling?

Where should you leave your favorite pet when you travel or go on vacation? This is a dilemma that most dog owners have.

When you had to travel and couldn't take your four-legged buddy with you in the past, there weren't many alternatives for dog housing.

Previously, you might have a friend or family member care after your dog, which, although still effective today, is not ideal for your friend or family member and may disturb your dog's routine, particularly if it is still a puppy adjusting to its new surroundings.

A kennel was the other option. I recall placing my beloved dog in a kennel for business a few years ago, and when I returned, he seemed melancholy. After digging more into the kennels, it seemed that this was more of a holding facility for dogs than a place where they would be cared for. Needless to say, I never utilized another dog boarding facility.

However, dog accommodation has advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years, and there is a myriad of alternatives to select from. Today, we'll look at the two most common forms of dog lodging available and how to choose between them.

But, before we get into the popular dog housing alternatives, it's crucial to think about what you and your dog need:

Duration
It's important to think about how long your dog will be at the facility before searching for a place to stay. If you're just staying for a day or two, a less extravagant choice can suffice. If you're going away on business for a few weeks, think about how your dog will be in that environment at that time.

Nutritional needs
If your dog has any unique nutritional needs, you should make sure that any possible dog housing facility can satisfy them.

The routine of the day
This is a major one that will differ depending on where you go. As a beginner or seasoned dog owner, you know how important it is to develop a routine, and you don't want to confuse your dog by altering it too significantly after it has been established. This is why, while searching for a new home for your dog, you should find out what they do regularly. When do they feed, stroll, and put the animals down for the night, for example? If the schedule is quite similar to yours, your dog will be in a generally stress-free environment.

Whether your regimen is unusual, you should inquire if the dog lodging would be willing to follow it. Some facilities will gladly do so, while others will not; it all depends. I've found that the closest you can maintain your dog to its current schedule, the better.


Let's look at the two most common possibilities now that we've covered the pre-thoughts:

Boarding
The term "dog boarding" refers to a variety of canine lodging options. Dog boarding may range from the kennel I described before to exquisite dog resorts, so do your homework before making a decision.

Dog boarding has come a long way, and the majority of respectable facilities will provide your dog with a nice resting place, as well as their chosen food and even activities during the day to distract them from your absence.

Again, the standards and services available will differ, so let's get started. Price will come into play at some time, but if money isn't an issue, you can easily locate luxury dog boarding.

Doggy Hotels
Yes, there is now such a thing as a dog hotel. Following on from that, if money is no issue, a dog hotel might be the ideal place for your dog to stay.

A dog hotel is exactly what it sounds like: a hotel for your dog with all the amenities of a hotel, but your four-legged pet.

Again, the quality will rise in tandem with the price, and you will be astounded by the variety of alternatives available. In the end, it comes down to how much you're prepared to spend on canine accommodations and what your dog is used to. A dog hotel is a sensible solution if your dog can't live without, say, a swimming pool.