How to pick the best dog minder…

• First consider, ‘what is important to you and your dog?’ If your dog is very young or a small delicate breed, then I’m sure it would prefer a home-like environment with a couch, a human and lots of cuddles. If your dog is a large breed teenager with lots of confidence, energy and a keen interest in ‘gardening’, then a high class kennel with lots of play mates and play space might be just the right thing.
• Always ask for a Meet&Greet before you make a committed choice. You should be checking out the physical environment, the aparent happiness of the dogs on the venue and certainly, your intuitive feeling about the actual minders.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for regular photos/ Facebook updates. Most minders offer that as a standard service and its your way to check that your dog is taken for the walks/ play sessions that were promised by the minders.