Aimz08 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi, We have a 7 month old Frenchie who we need to board for a weekend while we go away. He is very much part of our family and we are quite stressed about who to use. Our vet recommends Meadowmist however we have read some bad reviews about them so not completely sure. We have read some good reviews about Hanrob, has anyone used them? What other places have you had a good experience with? We are in the Sutherland Shire, south of Sydney. Our little guy has had a lot of health problems as well which is why we are overally cautious, he needs to be well looked after! He is also quite sensitive and we have read stories of dogs coming home and never being themselves again, we couldn't bare this. Any help and or advice will be appreciated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I wonder if your Vet might look after the puppy for the week-end for you? Our Vet allowed our old boy to stay rather than have him in strange surroundings. I am thinking the shorter time frame might work better for your wee Frenchie. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 The only place I use now - and recommend - is Akuna. They're near Maitland, but pick up and deliver. Great service, and it's one of the few places that won't mix your dog with other dogs, be it in kennels or for playtime. You get video updates and they cater to special needs when required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Ex staff member at Hanrob here. I would never board my dog there. It HAS been a few years since I worked there though so could have improved. If you're in the Shire give Marie Stack a call on 9521 8296 - she's in Kirrawee and looks after dogs in-home. She's a trainer and it's all very well run and organised, all dogs are assessed prior to boarding for suitability as the dogs do all get to hang out together for some of the day(supervised). They have their manners kept in check and all have to go and chill on their beds in the afternoon like a child daycare :laugh: She's seriously great though and it means your dog will get to stay in a home environment with someone knowledgeable about dogs rather than at a kennel where his issues may not be picked up on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I'd keep well away from Hanrob too, to be honest. I.literally have never heard a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimz08 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I wonder if your Vet might look after the puppy for the week-end for you? Our Vet allowed our old boy to stay rather than have him in strange surroundings. I am thinking the shorter time frame might work better for your wee Frenchie. :D Unfortunately not They don't offer any boarding services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimz08 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Ex staff member at Hanrob here. I would never board my dog there. It HAS been a few years since I worked there though so could have improved. If you're in the Shire give Marie Stack a call on 9521 8296 - she's in Kirrawee and looks after dogs in-home. She's a trainer and it's all very well run and organised, all dogs are assessed prior to boarding for suitability as the dogs do all get to hang out together for some of the day(supervised). They have their manners kept in check and all have to go and chill on their beds in the afternoon like a child daycare :laugh: She's seriously great though and it means your dog will get to stay in a home environment with someone knowledgeable about dogs rather than at a kennel where his issues may not be picked up on. Thank you, I will definitely give her a call. Sounds like exactly what we are after! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimz08 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 The only place I use now - and recommend - is Akuna. They're near Maitland, but pick up and deliver. Great service, and it's one of the few places that won't mix your dog with other dogs, be it in kennels or for playtime. You get video updates and they cater to special needs when required. Thankyou but yes, too far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimz08 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I'd keep well away from Hanrob too, to be honest. I.literally have never heard a good thing. Wow, can anyone elaborate on why to stay away from Hanrob? I have read such great reviews on other sites so quite shocked now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Ex staff member at Hanrob here. I would never board my dog there. It HAS been a few years since I worked there though so could have improved. If you're in the Shire give Marie Stack a call on 9521 8296 - she's in Kirrawee and looks after dogs in-home. She's a trainer and it's all very well run and organised, all dogs are assessed prior to boarding for suitability as the dogs do all get to hang out together for some of the day(supervised). They have their manners kept in check and all have to go and chill on their beds in the afternoon like a child daycare :laugh: She's seriously great though and it means your dog will get to stay in a home environment with someone knowledgeable about dogs rather than at a kennel where his issues may not be picked up on. Thank you, I will definitely give her a call. Sounds like exactly what we are after! No probs - I'm sure you will be very happy if you use her, I've got quite a few friends that have sent dogs to her (and do so regularly as she also does daycare), and just have nothing but praise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 If you are willing to drive to the Central Coast Deb at Just like Home Pet Resort is fantastic. I haven't boarded there myself as I have greyhounds and she only takes small dogs but I have friends that cannot praise this place highly enough. A friend with three SWF's hadn't had a holiday in years as they were afraid to leave their dogs, one with lots of medical issues but since going on my recommendation they now go O/S every year without a worry in the world. Another friend is a vet nurse and she leaves her littly here as well. http://www.justlikehomepetresort.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I'd keep well away from Hanrob too, to be honest. I.literally have never heard a good thing. Wow, can anyone elaborate on why to stay away from Hanrob? I have read such great reviews on other sites so quite shocked now! I know a dog who comes home with the hives, runs & sooks every time he goes there. Owner doesn't care but Id never take my dog there based on this dogs behavior & physical condition on the 4-5 times ive seen him return from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stressmagnet Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Again, up the coast - I can highly recommend Janarlee Lodge. Ernie had so much fun he didn't want to leave. Edited cos I hit the submit button with my obviously fat fingers. Edited April 16, 2015 by Stressmagnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimz08 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks guys but it's not feasible to drive 2+ hours each way. We need somewhere local. We will look at meadowmist again as our get recommends them Am interested to hear experiences from meadowmist if anyone has used them and other hanrob experiences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimz08 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Marie sounded fantastic, thanks melzawelza. Unfortunately she is too busy to take on new clients (obviously very good)x will keep searching :) Edited April 16, 2015 by Aimz08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Marie sounded fantastic, thanks melzawelza. Unfortunately she is too busy to take on new clients (obviously very good)x will keep searching :) Ooops sorry just saw it wasn't feasible to drive that far, ignore me lol Edited April 16, 2015 by HazyWal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Try Renbury Farm out at Austral... the staff there are exceptional... http://www.renbury.com.au/boarding/ T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimz08 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Try Renbury Farm out at Austral... the staff there are exceptional... http://www.renbury.com.au/boarding/ T. Thank you! Will give them a call :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Try Renbury Farm out at Austral... the staff there are exceptional... http://www.renbury.com.au/boarding/ T. the photo they have up makes me worry about noise and stress - esp for older smaller boarders ..... not keen on just mesh in between ..... Edited April 16, 2015 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 They are not all put out in the yards like that... the staff really do a great job looking after every dog in their care... I know dogs who didn't want to go home! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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