Anonymous
11/03/2022 21:16
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
Anonymous wrote:I board my small dogs at a sitter's home when I travel, and I am also a sitter for small dogs myself. I have also fostered dozens of dogs over 10 years. To answer your questions:
"So my questions are: does anyone have an opinion on sleeping in crates vs out, expecting pictures or updates via text or Facebook, or being with other dogs all day (supervised, in theory)."
--I don't crate my dogs or my clients' dogs. However, if a client wanted their dog crated because that is what the dog is used to and the client brought their own crate, I would use it. I do whatever is best for the dog.
--I text several photos a day to my clients. I don't think it's reasonable to expect that every day when the sitter has a full house (of dogs) over the holidays.
--Most dogs do fine with other dogs all day. If they don't, they can hang out behind gates in another room. I can tell you, though, that a 10-month old puppy is going to be a handful for the sitter and will annoy some of the other dogs, especially older ones.
Hi - thanks for the feedback! So my pup may be the biggest problem (although she will have other puppies there) Do you have any other suggestions? She does only take small/medium dogs. which I know doesn't change much.
Anonymous
11/03/2022 13:41
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
I board my small dogs at a sitter's home when I travel, and I am also a sitter for small dogs myself. I have also fostered dozens of dogs over 10 years. To answer your questions:
"So my questions are: does anyone have an opinion on sleeping in crates vs out, expecting pictures or updates via text or Facebook, or being with other dogs all day (supervised, in theory)."
--I don't crate my dogs or my clients' dogs. However, if a client wanted their dog crated because that is what the dog is used to and the client brought their own crate, I would use it. I do whatever is best for the dog.
--I text several photos a day to my clients. I don't think it's reasonable to expect that every day when the sitter has a full house (of dogs) over the holidays.
--Most dogs do fine with other dogs all day. If they don't, they can hang out behind gates in another room. I can tell you, though, that a 10-month old puppy is going to be a handful for the sitter and will annoy some of the other dogs, especially older ones.
"So my questions are: does anyone have an opinion on sleeping in crates vs out, expecting pictures or updates via text or Facebook, or being with other dogs all day (supervised, in theory)."
--I don't crate my dogs or my clients' dogs. However, if a client wanted their dog crated because that is what the dog is used to and the client brought their own crate, I would use it. I do whatever is best for the dog.
--I text several photos a day to my clients. I don't think it's reasonable to expect that every day when the sitter has a full house (of dogs) over the holidays.
--Most dogs do fine with other dogs all day. If they don't, they can hang out behind gates in another room. I can tell you, though, that a 10-month old puppy is going to be a handful for the sitter and will annoy some of the other dogs, especially older ones.
Anonymous
11/03/2022 13:33
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
Anonymous wrote:I would be very hesitant to board in a place with 10+ dogs in someone's home. I'm hesitant to use doggy daycare too, but at least then (hypothetically) all dogs are visible to multiple employees at a time. There isn't the possibility of dogs being cornered in another room and reacting when the homeowner can't see them.
From a safety perspective, if there are 10 dogs I'd want them crated at night. What happens when dog A finds an awesome piece of trash at 2 am and Dog B decides they want it and a fight breaks out and the homeowner is sleeping? Crates are for their safety.
I am personally more comfortable either having someone stay at my house or sending my two to a person who has no dogs of their own, where they are the only dogs, even if that means being alone for a period of time each day.
This, I'd want the person to be consistent with what you do at home. We crate at night except if someone is awake and puppy is always with someone. We never feed in the crate as crate is for sleeping but our puppy still wakes up a few times to need to potty so do they have someone to potty at night? And how clean is the house and what are the other dogs?
Anonymous
11/03/2022 13:27
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
Anonymous wrote:I went on Rover and selected someone reasonably priced who only takes one dog at a time.
Does your dog not like other dogs? if so, why wouldn't you want them to have a dog buddy?
Anonymous
11/01/2022 19:36
Subject: Re:Dog boarding in someone's house
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would think it’s best for the dog to do what they do at home. My dogs are not crated ever. I would not want them in crates. I also wouldn’t want them at a house with 10+ dogs either.
Agree--if a dog is not crated at home. Neither safe nor sanitary to exposure your pup to 10 other dogs--especially if uncrated.
Laughable comment.
Dogs are PACK animals! If they are well socialized they LOVE being with other well socialized dogs, and will be fast friends within minutes. A dog sitter or doggie daycare will have temperament tested any dog who visits - they don’t want unsocialized reactive or aggressive dogs either. If that is your dog then no, boarding with other dogs is not a good option.
But then why do so many prefer no other dogs??
Anonymous
11/01/2022 18:09
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
I went on Rover and selected someone reasonably priced who only takes one dog at a time.
Anonymous
11/01/2022 17:23
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
I would be nervous. It feels like 10 dogs is too many for one person to manage. Do you have a neighborhood listserv? Someone home from college who would be thrilled to have their own space and earn some $$ over the holiday? When I have walkers stay at my house, they are also responsible for exercising the dogs with walks / dog park runs.
I used a similar "home boarding" set-up a few years ago, and made it very clear my dogs should not be crated. One is a rescue and kind of neurotic, so she needs to be close to my other dog all the time. I spoke to the host and she agreed, and I also put instructions in writing and printed it out for her. Guess what? A circumstance came up with multiple dogs in the house. My dog wasn't involved but she stuck my neurotic dog in a crate without the other. And my dog freaked out and shredded the crate.
I still feel bad about the stress that caused my dog. I know this is a very unlikely scenario, but just wanted to share, because stuff comes up with multiple dogs in a house.
I used a similar "home boarding" set-up a few years ago, and made it very clear my dogs should not be crated. One is a rescue and kind of neurotic, so she needs to be close to my other dog all the time. I spoke to the host and she agreed, and I also put instructions in writing and printed it out for her. Guess what? A circumstance came up with multiple dogs in the house. My dog wasn't involved but she stuck my neurotic dog in a crate without the other. And my dog freaked out and shredded the crate.
I still feel bad about the stress that caused my dog. I know this is a very unlikely scenario, but just wanted to share, because stuff comes up with multiple dogs in a house.
Anonymous
11/01/2022 17:10
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
we've used Rover. we prefer homes that do not have other dogs (their own or with other dogs).
we learned bc once w used a place that had multiple dogs and one nipped our dog in the leg and our guy got seriously injured.
one place that is awesome - but is a ways away - Country Club Kennels in Catlett. They take the kids out 6x a day, throws balls to wear them out, nature walks, etc. I definitely recommend.
we learned bc once w used a place that had multiple dogs and one nipped our dog in the leg and our guy got seriously injured.
one place that is awesome - but is a ways away - Country Club Kennels in Catlett. They take the kids out 6x a day, throws balls to wear them out, nature walks, etc. I definitely recommend.
Anonymous
11/01/2022 17:03
Subject: Re:Dog boarding in someone's house
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would think it’s best for the dog to do what they do at home. My dogs are not crated ever. I would not want them in crates. I also wouldn’t want them at a house with 10+ dogs either.
Agree--if a dog is not crated at home. Neither safe nor sanitary to exposure your pup to 10 other dogs--especially if uncrated.
Laughable comment.
Dogs are PACK animals! If they are well socialized they LOVE being with other well socialized dogs, and will be fast friends within minutes. A dog sitter or doggie daycare will have temperament tested any dog who visits - they don’t want unsocialized reactive or aggressive dogs either. If that is your dog then no, boarding with other dogs is not a good option.
Anonymous
11/01/2022 17:00
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
Anonymous wrote:So confirming rover is fine although no insurance?
https://www.rover.com/rover-guarantee/
Anonymous
11/01/2022 16:59
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'd rather board my dog in a kennel with a suite than the situation you've described. Is this person even insured? When I board my dog in someone's home, I do it through the agency I use for daily dog walking and I trust them 100%.
She does daycare and dog walking as well. The kennels are all booked and most only
Have cameras at night.
Is she bonded and insured?
No idea.. are people on Rover? and what does that mean? Like what does it help if someone is insured? Genuinely curious.
What happens if your dog is injured under her care?
Good question.. no idea. That's why I am asking about Rover as well. I guess whatever happens if the dog is injured when with a friend, family, neighbor or Rover person?
https://www.rover.com/rover-guarantee/
Anonymous
11/01/2022 16:58
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
Anonymous wrote:I'd rather board my dog in a kennel with a suite than the situation you've described. Is this person even insured? When I board my dog in someone's home, I do it through the agency I use for daily dog walking and I trust them 100%.
Rover.com sitters are insured.
I've had good experiences with them.
Anonymous
11/01/2022 16:46
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
I would personally never leave my dog in a house with 10-15 other dogs that are loosely supervised. It's a free for all, and so much stuff can go wrong. In addition to the licensing/insurance/bonding issue, are they checking to see if all the dogs are UTD on vaccines? What is their process if a dog gets hurt or is sick? Do they just leave the other dogs unsupervised while the sick dog is taken care of?
A kennel may not be luxurious, but there are checks and balances, and in a well run one anyway, accountability.
A kennel may not be luxurious, but there are checks and balances, and in a well run one anyway, accountability.
Anonymous
11/01/2022 03:40
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
So confirming rover is fine although no insurance?
Anonymous
10/31/2022 20:39
Subject: Dog boarding in someone's house
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'd rather board my dog in a kennel with a suite than the situation you've described. Is this person even insured? When I board my dog in someone's home, I do it through the agency I use for daily dog walking and I trust them 100%.
She does daycare and dog walking as well. The kennels are all booked and most only
Have cameras at night.
Is she bonded and insured?
No idea.. are people on Rover? and what does that mean? Like what does it help if someone is insured? Genuinely curious.
What happens if your dog is injured under her care?
Good question.. no idea. That's why I am asking about Rover as well. I guess whatever happens if the dog is injured when with a friend, family, neighbor or Rover person?