Dont Fret Pet Dog Minding

[charli73]

Hello!

I have a rather anxious 2 year old German Shepherd who is very attached to hubby and I and we have booked a holiday in June for 1 week....

We were going to get my sister to house sit but something has come up so we may have to put Zoe in a kennel (never kenelled before) but she hates being locked up. Last time she had to get locked in a cage thing at the vet she had to be sedated so she wouldnt hurt herself trying to scratch out.

Although she would be with other dogs for a run a few times a day I am hesistant that her separation issues would make this worse....she is home while we work F/T but once at home she is inside with us every night and on weekends.

I saw a "dont fret pet" flyer today, a company that get prescreened dog loving people to mind your dog at your place or theirs... they dont let the off lead but walk them and let them inside if thats what their used to and Im thinking this one on one attention may be better than a cage at the kennel....

Anyone used them or heard anything about them?

[KismetKat]

Don't know about don't fret pet, but if you DO need to use a kennel I think these guys would be good - they've run a fantastic cattery for many years (I would highly recomend) and as many of their cat owners also owned dogs and wanted the same high level of care, they bought a nearby kennel a couple of years ago. They've been very busy improving conditions (including sound-proofing) plus their carers DO actually play with and exercise the dogs.

[PossumCorner]

I know one of their people: she does not take animals at her house: will do one or two visits a day as required to the client's house. Very capable, professional, experienced, trustworthy, all that. Home-visits works wonderfully if dog/s can cope being home alone the rest of the time. The daily visits often provide as much contact time as kennels do. Requirements are a meet and greet visit prior to your absence, check all fencing or containment, all contact details, vet's details, written feed requirements. It's a good system, not "that" much cheaper than kennels, but cheapness is not so much the issue as having the dog remain in its comfort zone.