When November approaches and the summer becomes a distant memory, the nights get are shorter and the days colder which means just one thing – the festive period will be rapidly approaching with trips to visit relatives or Christmas nights away could be on the horizon.
As November approaches and the summer is now a distant memory, the nights are shorter and the days are colder which means just one thing – the festive period is rapidly approaching with trips to visit relatives or Christmas nights away could be on the horizon.
But going away from home can sometimes mean that we have to leave our animals behind – and let’s be honest, who likes that? In fact, the thought of having to leave our lovable pooch often results in no holidays whatsoever. This comes to no surprise. In the UK, we love our pets so much that we consider them members of the family – it’s no wonder that we do not want to leave them behind, let alone in a kennel. For some people, finding a kennel for our dog can be the easiest and quickest option.
But is it always the best? Taking an animal out of its environment and placing it in a kennel can be a very quick way to distress it. Your pet may eat so little because of the anxiety they face in a kennel. Fleas, parasites and illnesses, such as kennel cough, become a big risk in small environments with other stressed dogs. They may also become extremely over stimulated because of new smells and how loud kennels can become.
Home boarding – an alternative to kennels
So, what is another alternative? Well here at Cheadle Dog House, we recommend dog home boarding – something that has seen a huge rise in demand over the past five years.
Here are three super-important reasons why you should choose dog boarding over a kennel:
Your pet is in a warm, friendly environment. Even though your dog is not at home with you, they are in an environment where you know they will be treated with so much love, there will always be treats (before and most likely after dinner) and there will always be time for cuddles.
They will spend their time with people like us who adore animals. You know your dog is in safe hands with people who will have experience dealing and taking care of animals in a home environment.
They will be treated as another member of the family and may even be in a home where they can become best friends with the owner’s resident pets.
They will have complete freedom within the home and let’s face it, a home is a lot bigger than a kennel. Your dog will love being able to charge around their new temporary home without being restricted by metal bars. Now that sounds perfect!
At Cheadle Dog House our service ensures that you always meet us face-to-face before booking. That way, you can see exactly where your dog will be spending their mini-holiday and who they will be spending it with – we guarantee that your dog will have so much fun.

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