Choices For Pet Care While the Individual Is Away

By Connor Sullivan

For hundreds of years, dogs have been labeled as a "man's best friend." Because of this label, most owners want only the best for their beloved canine companions when they leave a pet at home. For dog owners living in the state of Washington, they are lucky because recently dog boarding Seattle and dog boarding Everett kennels have been ranked some of the best in the country. However, when people take trips away from home, they have many options when it comes to caring for their pet. The first option for people is to put the dog in a boarding home. Another choice would be for the family to hire a dog sitter to watch the pet. Finally, people could feel it is best to take their pet with them wherever they go. The decision about care of a pet while out of town is an important one and therefore each choice needs to be considered carefully.

Probably the most popular option selected by the canine's family when they go out of town is to take the dog to a kennel. Most kennels nowadays are quite an experience for dogs and most offer many different services that owners can choose to have or not. For example, pet owners now have the ability to specify how many walks they want their dog to have per day while they are out of town. A kennel is probably best for those who are traveling for a week or longer, since after a week it is likely that it is less expensive than hiring a dog sitter. The one possible negative about with kennels is that, depending on the kennel, there can be less personal attention given to the dog compared to hiring a dog sitter.

Some dog owners think it is best to hire a dog sitter when they leave the city. A dog sitter is an individual that normally comes to stay at the owner's home with the dog while the family is away. A dog sitter will most likely be able to offer the most personal attention; however, this can be costly. Also, dog owners need to be pretty positive that they trust the dog sitter in their home because their can be problems with having someone other than a trusted friend or relative. This option is probably the best choice for those who will only be out of town for no longer than a week.

Finally there are those simply prefer to take their dogs with them when they go out of town. Dogs are allowed on airplanes, but that can be risky because there have been incidents when dogs are not well-cared for by the airlines. Also, this is not a great idea if you are traveling abroad for less than a month because if a pet comes from another country, it must be put in quarantine for at least a couple of days. This choice is best if the owner is traveling by car or a short distance by plane the dog will be better off if it is not on a plane for too long.

It is pretty good that owners have many choices when deciding what to do with a pet when the owner goes out of town. Choosing the right thing to do with a pet is a decision that should not be taken lightly because most owners want to feel sure that their pet will be in good hands while they are away. So, when deciding what to do with a canine companion when an owner is out of town, it is best to think about each option and decide which is best for the pet and which will make the owner feel the most comfortable and at ease while away. - 29953

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