Does anyone know of a good dog kennel in the San Francisco area?

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Going on vacation soon and I am looking for a dog kennel in the Bay Area. Does anyone know of any?

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Here are several boarding kennels near San Francisco.

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Dog traveling to another country?

Q. I have a dog which i would like to take with me when i move back to Ukraine. I live in San Francisco. I've never traveled with pets before. What should i do to keep my dog safe? Can i take her with me on the plane? She's a Labrador Shepperd mix and weights 50 pounds. I want my dog to be comfortable and safe. What should i do?

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I have flown with my dogs allot from New york and florida to Germany.

The airlines discourage sedation due to it slows the dog's system down too much. As a matter of fact they only allow sedation if your dog is know to be aggressive or over excited and even then you need a form filed out by your vet stating it is in the benefit of the animal to be sedated.

Also this time of year you need to have a form stating they are healthy to fly in cold temps (letter of acclamation).

No your dog is too large to fly in the plane with you so she would have to go in the pet cabin under the plane, but do not worry while there is no room heating the floor of the pet cabin is heated and the room is pressurized.

One of the things I do is when I am waiting in the boarding area I ask the staff to call down to baggage area (as they have talkie talkies) and ask how my pet is doing. This helps to make the staff aware that I am flying with my dogs. I also will inform the stewardess as I board the plane that I am flying with a dog(s) so that they double check the flight manifest.

As far as which airline is safer to fly with I use north west, Condor or Lufthansa I have also flown Delta but they just raised their pet Flying rates so high 500.00 per animal no matter what size fly box the dog is in .

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How do you start a dog walking Business?

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Fashion Fe

Hey well im 13 and I really LOVE animals! I really want to start a dog walking buisness but I am getting no customers... Me and friend made flyers and hung one up on everyones door ( on our neighborhood) putting my information, and this is a week ago! I really need help! And I would do it this summer since im not busy and I have experince before

Answer
Below given steps will help you.

1. Get the right training. The Dog Walking Academy, for example, offers a certificate in dog walking to graduates of a workshop that takes place in multiple locations. Students gain increased understanding of animal behavior, techniques in dog fighting and pack management, and comprehensive knowledge of how to market and manage the business.
2. Compile a business plan. Calculate the number of hours each day that you can devote to the business, work out how much money you require to start, and what you need to earn each month for the business to be viable.
3. Decide on the services you will offer. These may include overnight pet sitting in the owner's home or yours, or doggie day care if you have suitable premises. You can offer long or short dog walks for groups and individuals, or 15-minute potty breaks for dogs that live close by.
4. Research the going rates for dog walking and sitting in your area and set your prices. Services in suburban areas are often cheaper than downtown, and dog walkers can tailor their prices to provide a discount for more than one dog. According to Pet Business Experts' website, the average price for dog walking in 2011 is between $22 and $30 per hour, and half price for a second dog from the same client that will be walking with the first dog.
5. Register your business by completing the application form on the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) website, and contact the IRS to register for business and sales tax. Find out from your state authority if you require a boarding kennel or other license to pet sit in your home.
6. Join local and national pet sitting associations, such as Petsit USA, Petsitters International and the National Association of Professional Petsitters. These associations and others, such as the San Francisco Professional Dog Walkers Association, have rules and standards for members to adhere to, as well as directories on which they will list your business for marketing purposes.
7. Take out liability insurance to protect yourself and your income, and a fidelity bond that will cover any losses to clients resulting from your actions. Most business permits require you to have these in place before you apply for your license, and clients will welcome the fact that you do.
8. Create a website, fliers and business cards for marketing your business. Ask your local pet store and veterinarian's office to display these on your behalf, and to refer potential clients to your services. Ask your friends to share your website on their social media pages, and to refer you to pet owners they know.

Is there a place I can leave my dog for a while, but visit and never surrender?

Chris P

Hi.
I'm going to college soon, but I won't abandon my dog no matter what (my parents work from 6am-9pm, they can't care for him).

Is there a place in San Francisco, CA or anywhere that foster cares a dog for you, but you stican still can own the dog?
And I would visit very often, and pay for all expenses.

Answer
Check the yellow pages for boarding facilities in your area. Some people do in-home boarding instead of kennels.
Or see if you can find a friend who is willing to foster your dog for you if you provide all food, vetting etc. Make sure to get an agreement it in writing so they don't attempt to claim ownership at a later date.

Good luck!

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How do you start a dog walking Business?

best dog boarding san francisco image

Fashion Fe

Hey well im 13 and I really LOVE animals! I really want to start a dog walking buisness but I am getting no customers... Me and friend made flyers and hung one up on everyones door ( on our neighborhood) putting my information, and this is a week ago! I really need help! And I would do it this summer since im not busy and I have experince before

Answer
Below given steps will help you.

1. Get the right training. The Dog Walking Academy, for example, offers a certificate in dog walking to graduates of a workshop that takes place in multiple locations. Students gain increased understanding of animal behavior, techniques in dog fighting and pack management, and comprehensive knowledge of how to market and manage the business.
2. Compile a business plan. Calculate the number of hours each day that you can devote to the business, work out how much money you require to start, and what you need to earn each month for the business to be viable.
3. Decide on the services you will offer. These may include overnight pet sitting in the owner's home or yours, or doggie day care if you have suitable premises. You can offer long or short dog walks for groups and individuals, or 15-minute potty breaks for dogs that live close by.
4. Research the going rates for dog walking and sitting in your area and set your prices. Services in suburban areas are often cheaper than downtown, and dog walkers can tailor their prices to provide a discount for more than one dog. According to Pet Business Experts' website, the average price for dog walking in 2011 is between $22 and $30 per hour, and half price for a second dog from the same client that will be walking with the first dog.
5. Register your business by completing the application form on the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) website, and contact the IRS to register for business and sales tax. Find out from your state authority if you require a boarding kennel or other license to pet sit in your home.
6. Join local and national pet sitting associations, such as Petsit USA, Petsitters International and the National Association of Professional Petsitters. These associations and others, such as the San Francisco Professional Dog Walkers Association, have rules and standards for members to adhere to, as well as directories on which they will list your business for marketing purposes.
7. Take out liability insurance to protect yourself and your income, and a fidelity bond that will cover any losses to clients resulting from your actions. Most business permits require you to have these in place before you apply for your license, and clients will welcome the fact that you do.
8. Create a website, fliers and business cards for marketing your business. Ask your local pet store and veterinarian's office to display these on your behalf, and to refer potential clients to your services. Ask your friends to share your website on their social media pages, and to refer you to pet owners they know.

Is there a place I can leave my dog for a while, but visit and never surrender?

Chris P

Hi.
I'm going to college soon, but I won't abandon my dog no matter what (my parents work from 6am-9pm, they can't care for him).

Is there a place in San Francisco, CA or anywhere that foster cares a dog for you, but you stican still can own the dog?
And I would visit very often, and pay for all expenses.

Answer
Check the yellow pages for boarding facilities in your area. Some people do in-home boarding instead of kennels.
Or see if you can find a friend who is willing to foster your dog for you if you provide all food, vetting etc. Make sure to get an agreement it in writing so they don't attempt to claim ownership at a later date.

Good luck!

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