Checking Out A Business Boarding Dogs Houston Texas

Whether you're considering opening a kennel to take dogs while their owners are away, or realizing that you need a place for your own pet, there are lots of things to do, a lot of questions to answer. Do you know what makes a good kennel and will give pets a good experience? Do you have to open a licensed facility - or look for one? Getting the answers before you go into business boarding dogs Houston way, or drop your pet off with strangers, is as important as choosing a daycare for your kids.

There is no regulatory body for places that board dogs or other animals in Texas. This means that anyone can open a facility. This makes it easier to open your own business. It also puts the burden of making sure the facility and staff are reliable squarely on the pet owner.

For those who run a kennel, it's important to know what owners routinely ask when searching for a place to leave their pets. It's a good practice to put policies in place to reassure potential clients that proper care will be taken 24/7. It's also a good idea to have a policy and a schedule for staff to follow, if you will have employees helping to care for the animals.

Questions are usually about the runs: indoor and/or outdoor, how large, how furnished? Exercise yards: will the dog have a place to run freely at least once a day? Will it be alone or with other dogs? Is there shelter from rain and hot sun? Flea and disease control: are there protections so pets won't come home infested or sick?

If you run a kennel, it's an advantage to post an accurate description online, so potential clients can see what is on offer. Pet owners might drop in unexpectedly, to see how things are in reality. Some may want to try things out, leaving their pet overnight once or twice to see how it adjusts to the new surroundings. They may then feel comfortable with longer stays.

It's a good idea to ask friends, groomers, and vets for recommendations, rather than relying on advertising or brief inspections. The best case is when someone tells you of a place they've been happy with for years. Experience helps when dealing with unfamiliar animals and their owners. You alone will know if you want a place where your dog will be treated like family or one with a more impersonal approach.

You can always ask for references, if you don't get a recommendation that satisfies you. This lets you know that the kennel has been in business for a while, for example, and that it does have satisfied customers. You might start with the phone book or online sites that list kennels. There is sure to be several in your part of Houston.

Choosing a 'babysitter' for a faithful companion deserves a lot of thought. No one wants to come back and collect an animal that seems traumatized, that smells like a dirty pen, or that has fleas. No one wants the heartbreak of losing a pet at a facility that should have been trustworthy. Do the homework and you can find a good place for your dog.