Q. So I will be flying my dogs for the first time in about a month. I just bought 2 portable carriers made by the Grreat Choice brand. Mainly because the tag says IATA and USDA approved, and because the top part doesn't have a "lock" but nuts and bolts. My dogs are around 11-12 lbs each, they are miniature dachshunds, but one of them used to have really bad anxiety before we got him a "sister", so a few years ago I owned a PetMate carrier and when he was left there, I came to find he chewed a whole in between the vents and got out. This Grreat Choice carriers seems a bit more sturdy and the fact that it secures better makes me more comfortable, but I'm afraid he may do that while in the plane? Note they are NOT flying in the cabin with me but as cargo. He's gotten better with his separation anxiety, hasn't done anything crazy since we got the other dog 4 years ago but since they've never been on a flight I just have my hesitations. We will be flying from TX to AK so probably 11 hours total?
I bought them now to start leaving them there during the day for short periods of time and they start getting acclimated, so hopefully that will help and the fact that I'll specify them to put their kennels together during the flights.
Has anyone used these to fly? all the reviews I've read are about daily use at home and crate-training but nothing about traveling by air.
Thanks in advance :o)
I bought them now to start leaving them there during the day for short periods of time and they start getting acclimated, so hopefully that will help and the fact that I'll specify them to put their kennels together during the flights.
Has anyone used these to fly? all the reviews I've read are about daily use at home and crate-training but nothing about traveling by air.
Thanks in advance :o)
Answer
I use Pet-mate products for my dogs only issues I have had are with the Kennel Cab style carriers with the latches not wanting to stay put.
I own the Vari-Kennel which has ventilation panels on each side and they are extremely durable I have had mine for 4 almost 5 years and still look brand new. We travel out of state to shows and vacations often and these are the best!
http://www.petco.com/product/2990/Petmate-Small-Vari-Kennel.aspx#description-tab
http://www.petmate.com/vari-kennel-2
http://www.petco.com/product/111641/Petmate-Airline-Travel-Kit-for-Crates-And-Carriers.aspx?CoreCat=SBB
I use Pet-mate products for my dogs only issues I have had are with the Kennel Cab style carriers with the latches not wanting to stay put.
I own the Vari-Kennel which has ventilation panels on each side and they are extremely durable I have had mine for 4 almost 5 years and still look brand new. We travel out of state to shows and vacations often and these are the best!
http://www.petco.com/product/2990/Petmate-Small-Vari-Kennel.aspx#description-tab
http://www.petmate.com/vari-kennel-2
http://www.petco.com/product/111641/Petmate-Airline-Travel-Kit-for-Crates-And-Carriers.aspx?CoreCat=SBB
Starting a Dog Kennel!?
Now, Deer
I want to start my own dog kennel. I have 5 acres and was wondering if you get a good profit. I was planning to have at least ten dogs a night at the price of $25. After building each separate runs and a Kennel and a larger run...A grand total of about $3000-$3500 bucks.
Would I get a lot out of it. I am a very experienced dog person. I would be pulling in about $1250 in a 5 day week...Then subtracting food and electricity and dog needs it'd be around, $1050.
Anyways if you know anything about dog kennels and how to start one, answer here! Also, if you run your own small homey kind of dog kennel...Please give me some advice :)
Answer
Think about the following...
Insurance in case a dog gets injured.
Insurance in case a worker gets bit.
Legal representation in case of a lawsuit (owner doesn't accept insurance payment as sufficient or insurance company not covering incident)
Department of Health Services regulations for this kind of business.
Labor Department requirements for employees of this kind of business.
The ability to provide 24 hour supervision (even when you want to go out of town or are sick)
Heating and A/C or other cooling system (i.e. misting)
Safety measures like a fire alarm system direct to the fire department and automatic sprinkler system.
Evacuation plan (in case of flood, fire, etc) with accessible vans, crates, leashes, etc and an alternate facility willing to take your dogs in an emergency.
How to keep the business a float when you are not a max capacity.
Cleanliness - workers to clean, safe chemicals, supplies, waste disposal, etc
Things needed to be handy to break up an unexpected dog fight.
Canine first aid training for employees and supplies on site.
Contracted service with a nearby vet hospital open 24 hours.
Bookkeeping supplies (customer files, dog vaccination records, owner care preferences, budget, appointments, employee scheduling, etc)
Staff to manage customer calls and appointments, take in dogs, evaluate new dogs, keep records, clean, provide maintenance of grounds, give direct care and supervision to dogs - one person can't do it all.
Staff accommodations (probably required) such as break room, toilet, and hot water.
Bedding, cots, bowls, leashes, and other dog supplies that need to be replaced periodically.
Phone and computer access with the need to communicate with owners who are sometimes out of the state or country for vacation and the bills to show for it.
Facility maintenance to keep everything in safe, functioning order and appealing to customers.
Proper storage facilities for food (so you are not invaded by rats or have mold) and waste (to keep flies, smells, and disease away).
A back up system for water in case your primary system fails.
If you plan to put dogs in kennels alone and feed them and provide for only basic needs without the ability to provide baths, nail trims or medications; manage multiple owners unique requests (i.e. storing special foods for different dogs, protection for dogs who are at risk for sunburn, daily toothbrushing); have help to move dogs quickly to a group location for play and back to kennels; or have help to provide the dogs with interaction and affection; you will really limit the clients who want to leave their dogs with you and may find that you are not at capacity. Check out the other providers in your area. Take tours of the facililties and learn what your competition is doing. I know I would rather drive an hour and pay a little more to take my dogs to a place that gives me piece of mind that the dogs will be well cared for and as happy there as at home (or more) or leave them at home with a visiting caretaker/dog walker or neighbor stopping by a couple of times a day than settle for a dreary place close by where they will not receive much attention. And, you need a LARGE clientele to have 10 dogs 7 days a week 365 days a year.
Think about the following...
Insurance in case a dog gets injured.
Insurance in case a worker gets bit.
Legal representation in case of a lawsuit (owner doesn't accept insurance payment as sufficient or insurance company not covering incident)
Department of Health Services regulations for this kind of business.
Labor Department requirements for employees of this kind of business.
The ability to provide 24 hour supervision (even when you want to go out of town or are sick)
Heating and A/C or other cooling system (i.e. misting)
Safety measures like a fire alarm system direct to the fire department and automatic sprinkler system.
Evacuation plan (in case of flood, fire, etc) with accessible vans, crates, leashes, etc and an alternate facility willing to take your dogs in an emergency.
How to keep the business a float when you are not a max capacity.
Cleanliness - workers to clean, safe chemicals, supplies, waste disposal, etc
Things needed to be handy to break up an unexpected dog fight.
Canine first aid training for employees and supplies on site.
Contracted service with a nearby vet hospital open 24 hours.
Bookkeeping supplies (customer files, dog vaccination records, owner care preferences, budget, appointments, employee scheduling, etc)
Staff to manage customer calls and appointments, take in dogs, evaluate new dogs, keep records, clean, provide maintenance of grounds, give direct care and supervision to dogs - one person can't do it all.
Staff accommodations (probably required) such as break room, toilet, and hot water.
Bedding, cots, bowls, leashes, and other dog supplies that need to be replaced periodically.
Phone and computer access with the need to communicate with owners who are sometimes out of the state or country for vacation and the bills to show for it.
Facility maintenance to keep everything in safe, functioning order and appealing to customers.
Proper storage facilities for food (so you are not invaded by rats or have mold) and waste (to keep flies, smells, and disease away).
A back up system for water in case your primary system fails.
If you plan to put dogs in kennels alone and feed them and provide for only basic needs without the ability to provide baths, nail trims or medications; manage multiple owners unique requests (i.e. storing special foods for different dogs, protection for dogs who are at risk for sunburn, daily toothbrushing); have help to move dogs quickly to a group location for play and back to kennels; or have help to provide the dogs with interaction and affection; you will really limit the clients who want to leave their dogs with you and may find that you are not at capacity. Check out the other providers in your area. Take tours of the facililties and learn what your competition is doing. I know I would rather drive an hour and pay a little more to take my dogs to a place that gives me piece of mind that the dogs will be well cared for and as happy there as at home (or more) or leave them at home with a visiting caretaker/dog walker or neighbor stopping by a couple of times a day than settle for a dreary place close by where they will not receive much attention. And, you need a LARGE clientele to have 10 dogs 7 days a week 365 days a year.
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