Like the human cold, Bordatella cannot be “cured”, but the symptoms can be treated much the same as humans. However, anyone fighting a cold may be more susceptible to further infections so it is important to keep an eye on your pup. Ultimately, it is the owner’s assessment and decision....
No, we do not. Any dogs showing symptoms are immediately quarantined and owners are asked to pick them up. Unfortunately, like humans, dogs have been spreading the germs way before symptoms show up. If your dogs is sick, please keep the home. ...
We require vaccinations, isolate and send sick dogs home, use UV light within our ventilation system to kill germs, and clean and sanitize using a rotation of bleach, quaternary, and ozonated water....
This customer booked her dogs for Thanksgiving weekend 2 years in a row. Her dogs were elderly and otherwise never exposed to other dogs. Thanksgiving is the busiest time of our year and means the maximum exposure to other dogs. We urged this customer to look for accommodations with less exposure to other dogs.
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Some dogs have a harder time fitting in with the pack than others. They have to be supervised more closely, and protocols and/or restrictions may be needed to control unwanted behaviors. There are some cases where we are unable to safely manage undesirable behaviors that may put your dog or other dogs in harm’s way. We created the Dynamic Dog program as an alternative to removal from boarding or daycare at Sleepydog Kennel....