Are You Considering Becoming a Dog Boarder?

You may have come across the term “dog boarding” and wondered what it actually referred to.

Essentially, dog boarding is when a person temporarily “adopts” a dog as their own while the owner is away; maybe on a business trip, on holiday, or if they are poorly.

Whereas kennels are often avoided because animals can become restless there, argue with other dogs, and get less exercise as there are so many dogs to look after - a dog boar

der looks after a pet as if it is their own. Dog boarders take care of pets in their own house; feeding them, playing with them, and nurturing them. This is why dog boarding is considered such an attractive alternative to kennels.

Pet owners use dog home boarding companies such as Home From Home because we are dedicated to only putting dogs into the homes of people who are experienced and trustworthy with a great love of dogs.

By putting your pet in the hands of a Home from Home dog carer you can feel completely relaxed while you and your dog are separated, knowing that they are being lovingly looked after.

While there are many obvious benefits to the owner (and pet), what are the advantages for somebody who chooses to become a dog carer?

Temporary Relationship

It might be that you have loved owning a dog in the past but are not in a position to have the responsibility of one at present. In other words you might be passionate about dogs and even miss the love, fun, and affection that they bring. However, you may often be away from home or do not have the finances to meet veterinary costs etc.

By becoming a dog boarder you can experience the joy of having a pet again with the responsibilities of feeding, walking, and caring for it - but without the long-term commitment of owning one.

Earn Money

Dog boarding is a pleasant way to earn money from home. If you are fully retired you might want to earn some extra money for doing something that you really enjoy. Looking after a dog in your own home is a fun job for which earning an income will seem like an added bonus.

Social Life

Other than the relationship between owner and pet, many dog owners enjoy the friendships that being a dog walker brings. Getting out in the open air is a fantastic way to meet like-minded people who share your love of animals.

Exercise

As well as affection, every dog has the more practical requirement of exercise. Looking after a pet means regular walks in the open air to keep them fit. Dog walking is a brilliant exercise for you. Most of the time you will not even realise that you are doing exercise; you will be too busy having fun playing catch or running around with your new friend. Dog walking burns a lot of calories so you will notice a difference in your personal fitness.

Family Trial

If you have young children then they will probably have already asked you if they can have a pet. It is natural for children to want to have something that they can love and play with. One of the reasons that parents hesitate to give their child a pet is the fear that children will get bored or reject the responsibility that comes with having one.

The dogs at Home from Home are house-trained, calm, non-aggressive pets. Boarding is an opportunity for your children to understand the reality of owning an animal.

They will learn that animals need to be looked after carefully. Children can learn the responsibilities that come with pets such as remembering when they need feeding and taking them out for exercise even when you are not really in the mood.

Many parents consider dog boarding a good way of trialling whether a new pet is suitable for the family and teaching children life lessons about responsibility. It might be a sad moment, but it is also a way for them to learn how to say goodbye to a pet when the boarding comes to an end.

Home from Home was set up in 1996 and was the first dog boarding agency in the UK. We are based throughout London, Essex, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire and provide 24-hour support to all of our carers.

If you think that you would like to become a carer please complete the application form, or if you have any questions please contact us on 01932 568 584.