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Whether traveling for business or pleasure, or called out of town on an emergency, all dog owners will at some point need alternative care for their dogs. But finding that home away from home can be stressful. How do you find the right boarding kennel for your dog? Will he be happy? How do you know if you made the right decision?

Here’s how to find the right kennel for your dog … in five easy steps.

Step 1: Whether it’s a loving staff, convenient location, or cost consideration, make a list of things essential to you.

Nina Spadaccino of Texas says first impressions are critical to her. “It’s not just how a place looks and what services they offer, but also how the staff interacts with your dog,” she says. “If the staff can’t greet your dog while you’re standing there, how will they treat him when you’re gone?”

Because Spadaccino does a lot of traveling, she boards her 6-year-old Boxer Titan frequently and wants him to have all the comforts of home. But most important, she wants people to respond to him from the moment he arrives. She searched several kennels before choosing one about 30 minutes from home that met her criteria.

“I feel like I am sending my dog to camp,” Spadaccino says. “I know he doesn’t want to go initially. But if I returned five minutes later, I know I would find a happy dog. The staff has a lot to do with that.”

Step 2: Locate kennels and compare them to your needs list from Step 1. Visit their websites, and schedule a tour of each fac...

Author: Cathy M. Rosenthal

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