Learn about the benefits of cage free kennels

Leaving your dog behind as you go away on a vacation can be difficult for both of you. Some dog owners are lucky enough to have friends or family that agree to take the dog into their house while they are away. Others have reliable house and dog sitters, who stay with their dog right in their own home. However many people are often forced to board their dog at a kennel. Luckily, for those of you who worry about your pet’s comfort and well-being while you are away, there are new cage-free kennel options for your dog.

Most traditional kennels have rows and rows of cages to hold the visiting dogs. There is little privacy for your dog, as he is surrounded by many other caged dogs. Often the distress of a couple of dogs overwhelms the whole kennel, as the dogs are so close together that they cannot help but be affected by their neighbors. On top of the unfamiliar dogs on each and every side, cages are usually cold and uninviting. If your dog is used to having free reign of your home, suddenly living in a cage can be unpleasant and even traumatic for him.

Some kennels are beginning to develop cage-free options for dogs. Instead of providing rooms of cages for the dogs, dogs are instead treated to their own individual rooms. The rooms are small enough to give your dog a sense of place and a comfort zone. However they are large enough to allow him to move around, stretch and generally feel more at home and comfortable than he would in a cage. Many of these rooms contain a special bed for your dog as well as fresh water. Some even play relaxing music, to ease your dog’s mind in this time of distress.

Many of the cage-free kennels also offer various playtime programs throughout the day. Your dog will probably have the opportunity to socialize with other dogs outdoors, gaining fresh air and lifted spirits. Next time you plan an extended time away from home, look into a cage-free kennel for your dog.