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If you have never boarded a pet in a Silicon Valley dog boarding facility, it may be difficult to identify one you feel you can trust with the care of your beloved companion. Take a moment to learn more about the characteristics of reputable kennels.
First, most qualified dog boarding facilities will take the time necessary to find out whether your pet has any special needs, such as injury care, medications, anxiety and other physical and personality quirks that require individual attention.
Rest assured that when you leave your pet with West Valley Pet Lodge, our staff takes great care to get to know your dog’s needs, and addresses them just as you would.
In addition to providing individualized care for pets, dog boarding facilities should possess a number of other characteristics that signal quality. Among other things, any kennel you are considering should be:
- Licensed – don’t board with pet boarding facilities that have no state or city license
- Clean – a build-up of feces, hair and other debris is unacceptable
- Safe – areas should be protected from the elements and secured with proper enclosure material
- Well lighted and ventilated – animals should get plenty of natural light during the day, darkness during the nighttime hours, and fresh, non-recirculated air at all times
- Spacious – animals should be provided with large enough runs and proper space for their size
- Comfortable – adequate bedding should be provided for both small and large animals
- Open and communicative – staff should be eager to answer questions and provide a tour
An additional word about safety: Ask if the kennel requires vaccination records. If not, move on. Verification of rabies vaccination is vital to protecting your dog’s health during his kennel stay.
As a pet owner, you’ll do well to consider only pet boarding facilities that possess American Boarding Kennels Association, now known as Pet Care Services Association membership. Membership in this professional organization holds kennel companies to a strict code of professional conduct. West Valley Pet Lodging’s Silicon Valley dog boarding is in good standing with the American Boarding Kennels Association, in addition to being fully licensed by the city of Campbell, California.
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