Dingbat

me too :D Calabash recommended - good sensible people

Having recently had one of my sweet little angels killed at a Sydney facility, I have a clear idea of what I SHOULD have looked for 1. Owner and staff who don't just know but very obviously LOVE dogs. who are happy to spend time answering all questions and allowing a complete inspection of all facilities. 2. Facility under active supervision at all times 3. Someone on hand to Immediately take the dog to a nearby, highly experienced vet in need. 4. Large, individual runs that are absolutely secure and have some degree of separation between each run. The entrances to each run should lead into another secured area - so that no dog can escape completely. Sheltered area that is open enough to allow cooling airflow, but can be enclosed somewhat for winter warmth. 5. Capacity to ensure that small and large dogs - or dogs that are otherwise incompatible - are kept completely separated- that is, absolutely out of eyesight of each other. Not in adjoining runs. 6. guarantee that feed times would be fully supervised to ensure that each dog eats its own food 7. allow own food 8. Special large exercise yard and special exercise time grass and trees and maybe a pool I could go on.....but hope this helps

Hi Joanne Just came across this question, herewith a belated reply that hopefully will be of use to you in future. We used Doggy Farm Stay for the first time in March this year for our four beloved Shelties. Only three were returned to us, little Jack having been mauled to death by two Staffies. The owner of the facility contacted us 6 days after the event to let us know of a "tragic accident". There was no responsible person at the facility at the time able to respond to the situation. Jack was left unattended for an unspecified time before being taken to the vet. for the six days following the attack - until we received notification- our remaining dogs were still at the facility. We had them removed from the facility immediately we learned of Jack's death. To this day the owner of the facility has never tried to call to explain or apologise in person. These are just a few facts surrounding our experience. I offer no opinion or judgement. Needless to say we are heartbroken.