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Liz
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Liz asked in PetsDogs · 9 years ago

Leaving dogs in a outdoor kennel?

Ok,I have two dogs.They are normally inside except for when I let them out to play (which is several times a day) We are planning a week long vacation coming up .I had lined up a house sitter to stay here but they have backed out on me.Now I can only get someone to come by daily to feed and water the dogs and check on my property.I have a chain link kennel,it will have a roof and they will have a dog house.Someone will be coming to feed and water them daily.It is not ideal but I don't have any more options.Has anyone here left their dogs like this for a week?I love my dogs,but I also want to be able to take this much awaited trip with my family.The place we are staying does not allow pets and I cannot afford kenneling at a vet.Do you think they will be safe?

Update:

Yes the pen will be cleaned.The person coming is going to let them out to play for a few minutes and take care of everything.

Update 2:

they usually only bark if they see another dog or if someone is messing around where they shouldn't be.I have a large yard that is also fenced so I don't think that barking will be an issue

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    Put a keyed lock on the kennel and give that key to the person. I wouldnt worry about it too much as long as they are not barkers because if they are the neighbors may not like it

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    The pen will be CLEANED daily,right?

    Then they'll be fine.

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