Dog
Kennel Supplies – A Viable Alternative in Your Absence
Rearing
dog is fun and an interesting avocation.
But when it comes to leaving the station either on for official
reasons or personal reasons, then the most difficult part
of leaving your dog behind in a kennel will start gnawing
you down.
One
of the choices could be appointing a person to take care of
your dog in your absence but many cannot afford to it for
obvious reasons and the next best alternative could be leaving
your dog in a dog kennel for fending.
Know
the Various Types of Dog Kennel Supplies
Your
first priority should be that you choose a dog kennel that
is suitable for your dog in all aspects. In case your dog
does a lot of pranks and needs a constant vigil or attention,
then a normal or regular dog kennel may not be sufficient
enough.
Standard or normal kennels does provide general care but does
not offer any specialised care or any extravagant amenities.
If
your period of absence is around a week, then such regular
dog kennels will suffice, as they take care of your dog’s
any normal feeding, exercising and offering a place to sleep.
But if your stay is more than a week or your stay outside
cannot be determined in advance then such common kennels are
not sufficient and you may have to look for some specialised
kennels that may fulfill all your dog’s requirements.
Ascertain
the Facilities Offered by the Kennel before Deciding
When
your dog’s health and well being are your prime concern,
then you cannot take chances and you need to know few valid
points before deciding at the dog kennel. They are:
•
The dog kennel should have large space for your dog to run
around to fulfill its outdoor activities and exercise schedules.
•
The indoor space provided should also be sufficiently big
enough and not cramped so as to avoid any Claustrophobia (fear
of closed spaces), as dogs are most the vulnerable category
for this phobia.
•
The kennel space and the surrounding should be clean and devoid
of any rubbish or filth. Further, the place should not emit
any bad odour.
•
The bedding materials provided to your dog should be clean
and free from fleas and foul smell.
•
Ensure that the entire kennel area is well ventilated allowing
sufficient air circulation.
•
The lighting provisions made should be adequate to the needs
of a dog and the area is a very spacious one.
As
you make your travel trip, you will be leaving your dog in
the kennel and for making your absence or the kennel life
less painful to your dog, kindly ensure providing the following
dog kennel supplies:
•
A compact chewable toy for chewing and playing with or to
keep it by the side.
•
Leave one of your regularly used clothing so as to make your
dog get the smell of your dress often and get pacified.
•
Your dog’s own original food bowl.
•
If your dog is used to certain type of favourite food items,
then note to include such items in your list of dog kennel
supplies.
•
Leave your dog’s original leash to make your dog comfortable
with its original one.
Besides,
ensuring al the above-mentioned dog kennel supplies you also
need to furnish your contact numbers and the number of your
regular veterinarian for handling any emergencies.
You
also need to leave a set of your dog’s regular tonics,
medicines, etc., that are prescribed for regular intake.
Last,
but not the least, do not fail to provide your dog’s
regular diet details in a written down form.
Finally be aware that the very success of dog kennel supplies
greatly depends on its proper following and usage.
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