{"id":5237,"date":"2024-03-06T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/?p=5237"},"modified":"2024-02-22T15:23:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T15:23:48","slug":"boarding-kennel-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/boarding-kennel-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Booking a Boarding Kennel? Here’s What It Could Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Whether you’re off on holiday or have a family emergency, there will be times when your dog cannot come with you. This can be a tough realisation, especially if the canine has never been cared for by someone else, but a boarding kennel is one of the best options for pet care. Often purpose-built to offer comfortable and functional housing for dogs, kennels can offer 24\/7 care, which is almost unrivalled by pet sitting services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But when it comes to booking such a facility, the question of cost isn’t far from a dog owner’s thoughts. Thankfully, this article has collected essential information relating to the price of dog boarding as well as what other checks owners should carry out before making a final decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although price should not be the most important aspect of choosing a dog kennel, it continues to be a crucial feature for pet owners when deciding where to send their dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a single dog kennel, most owners can expect to pay between \u00a315 and \u00a325 per day, \u00a3110 and \u00a3200 per week, and up to roughly \u00a3450 per fortnight. This will go towards caring for, feeding, and exercising the dog, cleaning and heating the kennels, and paying the kennel staff. If you provide your own dog’s food, you could ask if this will reduce the overall cost, but not all boarding services will agree to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, this will increase when a luxury boarding service or dog hotel is selected. There are many different dog boarding options available in the UK, with some offering deluxe spa treatments for dogs while others try to keep the animals’ routines as normal as possible. More luxurious services can be costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many dog kennels offer discounted rates for clients who are booking a “long stay” for their dog. Long-term stays generally mean one month or longer, which is commonly used by people who are experiencing housing issues. It is also used by dog owners who are unwell and unable to look after their pets while recovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you own multiple dogs, and they can be housed in the same space, you might receive a reduced rate. As the dogs will only be using one kennel, there is still space to take another customer. This is often better for multi-dog owners than hiring a dog sitter, who is more likely to charge extra when caring for more than one dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although rare, small dog boarding can also be discounted. As small dogs often eat less food and require less exercise than medium to large breeds, this can be cheaper for the kennel, meaning the price for the customer could be reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n