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    Important warning about boarding your dog

    By Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM

    Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM has 30 years of experience as a veterinarian. His love of dogs and passion for natural healing and nutrition led him to writing, teaching and helping people create health naturally, without drugs, chemicals and processed food.

    Are boarding kennels the best choice for your dog?

    Some of you have asked me why Pax doesn’t have “a brother” or “a sister”, and the reason is simple. It would be much more difficult to travel to see my elderly mother and my family "pack" in Europe. Pax also flies with us inside the cabin, as I am a sleepwalker and he is being trained to keep me safe. I generally don't like to leave a dog behind, travelling with two is much harder, hence just one dog for now. 

    When I came to Canada, my first job was at a vet clinic that boarded dogs for people who went away. These poor pooches were stuck in a boarding room in the presence of the deafening noise of the ventilation system and the constant banging of the washer and dryer. I have also seen boarding kennels with wired cages closely resembling doggy prisons, and these experiences made me swear I would never put a dog into a boarding facility. 

    I am not suggesting that all the facilities are like that, there are a few that are great "vacation" options for your dog, I just don't like the idea of traditional boarding kennels, locking dogs up and depriving them of basic social interaction needs. 

    A reasonable solution is to find more contemporary boarding such as dog camps and in-house stays. The best solution in my opinion is to make a dog sitting arrangement with a family member or friend who has a dog or loves dogs and is willing to help.

    Ideally, your dog should get used to the temporary home ahead of their stay. Trying a few sleepovers to make the transition less stressful is a good idea. Of course, the presence of a doggy friend during the time of separation is always a bonus! 🐶👍

     

    Further reading:

    Do not put your dog in a canine prison

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    Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM has 30 years of experience as a veterinarian. He graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 in the Czech Republic and obtained the Canadian Certificate of Qualification in 1995. He is currently licensed in the European Union, and his unique approach to healing and nutrition helps holistically minded dog lovers worldwide.

    Dr. Dobias strongly believes that disease prevention, natural nutrition and supplements, the right exercise and a drug free approach to medicine can add years to your dog's life.

    As a formulator of his all-natural vitamin and supplement line and co-inventor of natural, chemical free flea and tick control, FleaHex® and TickHex®, his unique healing system and products currently hold the highest independent five star customer rating. For more information click here.

    Any general recommendations that Dr. Dobias makes are not a substitute for the appropriate veterinary care and are for informational and educational purposes only.

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