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My dog is a cross Labrador/Collie and has never been in Kennels before. Can you give me any tips about kennels?
Answer: The best advice I can ever give is "Do not book, unless you can look". Most vets have lists of local kennel facilities, but cannot really recommend a kennel for a number of ethical reasons. I would ask a few friends first if they know of a good kennel. Once you have found a suitable kennel that is staffed 24 hours, that has a vet on 24 hour call, you should prepare yourself and your dog.
You should now start to feed your dog on a regular premium dried dog food, after all you cannot expect a kennel to give him his chocolate biscuit, at 11 o'clock! By feeding dried food the kennel will be able to continue so there is no breakdown in feeding routine. It would be better for both of you to put him into the kennel for an odd day before you go away, this way he will get used to the place.
The kennels will want sight of your vaccination book, supply a list of his "Mummies" special names. Do not forget his toys and let him have an old sweater of yours to sniff at.
Whenever anyone complains to me about a kennel, I always ask what food was fed, the wrong diet will cause scratching, licking and a very dull coat. If your dog comes out of a kennel and you are happy, then tell your friends and your vet, and if he does not come out in good condition, also tell your friends and your vet.
by David the Dogman
David Klein FDTCB. F.inst D. Canine Behaviourist
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Copyright © 1997 by David Klein. Do you have any problems with your pet? Then why not send your problem to DAVID THE DOGMAN. David is a Canine Behaviourist who works and lives in Marbella, Spain. Tel/Fax (00345) 2883388. His web site is located at: http://www.k9netuk.com/dogman/. David has his own radio and TV shows, and writes for many newspapers and magazines. David has been working with dogs for many years and started his career in Israel, working on the Border Police. He has been involved in all forms of training, including air sea rescue, air scent work, and has trained dogs for finding drugs. David has devoted the past 10 years to studying behaviour and the very passive approach. He does not use choke chains, check chains, or any form of aggression.
David The Dogman is available for private consultations in your home, for further details telephone; Tel; (95) 2883388
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Sunday, 23 November 2008
