For Your Next Vacation, Send Your Dog On One Too Bookmark This!
Friends of mine are big fans of Airbnb, the site that lets you rent someone’s home for your next trip instead of booking a hotel room. Now there’s a pet-oriented site that reminds me of that model. DogVacay, now operating throughout Canada and the US, allows you to look up a host for your dog in the city of your choice. The hosts will care for your dog in their own home while you need it, usually for $25 to $30 daily.
One of the things we quickly realized when we got a cat was that we couldn’t just leave town for a couple of days without thinking about how we’d make sure he was cared for. People who are willing to come over and put out some kibble in exchange for cheap booze from the duty free are very much appreciated in our family. Dogs, however, need walks and bathroom trips, so they require even more arrangements for care when their owners are out of town. Most of the people I know who don’t have a regular dog sitter rely on kennels or hiring someone to come to their home, but a lot of dogs hate kennels and doggie babysitting can get quite expensive. I can see DogVacay being a great option for a lot of my dog-loving friends.
Would you use a service like DogVacay? What arrangements do you make for your pets when you’re away from home?
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One Response to “For Your Next Vacation, Send Your Dog On One Too Bookmark This!”
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Not only are the Dogvacay services actually illegal in most areas it is just plain stupid to send your dog to some randon stranger. You know nothing about these people, the way they handle dogs, their experience with dogs, their training philosophies. You are much better off to research a qualified boarding facility. Boarding places aren’t the stressful nightmares they used to be. Most new places offer many services including daycare which my dogs go crazy for. If your dog wouldn’t be comfortable in such a communal environment then find your self a great, trustworthy petsitter.