Sydney Pet Resort

[BoxerB]

Hi Guys,

Did a search but get a lot of results about Pet Resorts Australia

This place is a different group altogether, and looking at their website they run a boarding kennel where they pretty much let dogs free roam throughout the day.

I know a lot of alarm bells may ring for some, but the reviews i can find are nothing but glowing.

They also have some specific guidelines on which dogs can stay and seem to want to check out the dog before committing to taking a dog.

I know this might drive a discussion on the pros and cons and i probably know most of them, so am asking if anyone has specific first hand experience with this place they would care to share.

There's some really good things that few other kennels do such as no extra charge picture and video updates direct to your phone throughout the stay

They also seem very very involved in helping rescues when needed, eg put out an open call to pick up any dogs that may need moving during the recent fires.

It's points like this that say to me they are a very caring bunch, but before today, haven't come across them.

website is -

http://sydneypetresort.com.au/

facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/SydneyPetResort

[minimax]

A "free range" environment like that would send me running very quickly in the opposite direction.

[Pepper21]

I'm working with a dog that is quite severely reactive of other dogs. He spent 3 weeks at that place and came back a mess. However, I've worked with both of his sisters and they're both weak nerved, defensive dogs so it could be in the breeding. All I know is he was fine previously, and wasn't after staying there.

[persephone]

seems they are locked up at night with others too .... if I read correctly.

[mixeduppup]

They also mix small and large. I'd never leave my dog there

[Her Majesty Dogmad]

I'd never put my dogs there either.

I think this is the same place where a DOLer's dog was killed?

[lovemydog12]

I've been boarding my dog there for over 5 years & am really happy with their service. The owner has been running the business for over 15 years & is a really passionate, caring dog lover. My dog is a really sociable high energy border collie & I couldn't imagine locking him up in a kennel all day so this place was perfect for him.

They've got so many good reviews online, there's over 50 & they're all 5 star, I think they speak for themselves:

https://plus.google.com/110506911792140937589/about?hl=en#110506911792140937589/about

http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/sydney-pet-resort/dural

http://www.womo.com.au/reviews/Sydney-Pet-Resort-Dural/

There's more online if you search for them.

The DOLer's dog who got killed was at Doggy Farm Stay which is at Middle Dural: http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/238325-anyone-boarded-at-doggy-farm-stay-middle-dural/ 2 dogs have been killed there, one got mauled & the other jumped the fence & was hit by a car which my friend's mum was driving, the owner didn't even know it got out!

I've recommended Sydney Pet Resort to numerous family & friends & they're all really impressed with them too. They also rescue & rehome pound dogs which is great to see.

Let me know if you want any more info on them.