Home boarding or kennels?
Neither is automatically better, it depends on your dog. Answer these four quick questions for an honest steer, based on the same comparison in my full home boarding vs kennels guide.
Question 1 of 4
1. How does your dog cope when left alone or away from the family?
2. How do they get on with lots of unfamiliar dogs?
3. What matters most for their stay?
4. How do they feel about a kennel run versus free-roaming a house and garden?
Every dog is different, and quality varies within both kennels and home boarders, this is a steer, not a rule. The full comparison guide covers the detail and busts a few common myths.
However your dog scores, if you're weighing up home boarding specifically, my guide to choosing a boarder covers what to actually look for, and the packing checklist is worth a look before any stay.