What distinguishes dog motels from boarding kennels?
Boarding Kennels Vs Dog Hotels
Consumers have been protected by regulations and guidelines that were enacted regarding the use of the word “New” in advertising for a number of years now.
It was argued that a firm could not arbitrarily choose to name either itself or its products “new” because of the heightened attention that would accompany such a designation.
They were only permitted to use the word “new” for a certain amount of time before they had to reformulate their product or produce evidence that they had made significant improvements in order to be granted permission to use the title.
I think it would be very helpful if the same kind of legislation existed for the labels that have recently been used by boarding kennels and pet care facilities. I say this because I believe it would be quite useful.
When I was younger, the phrase “dog hotel” had a specific connotation.
Unfortunately, having traveled throughout North America and paying close attention here in Ontario, it is necessary to state that more often than not, the title does not indicate what you are getting but rather is more often an attempt at marketing in a marketplace that is very competitive. This is something that needs to be said because it is a fact that needs to be acknowledged.
There have been a few initiatives made within a variety of voluntary organizations to attempt to quantify the requirements necessary to earn a Pet Kennel or Pet Hotel label.
These are the following:
1. Room construction, walls vs fence, Crate free is considered a must.
2. Drainage
3. Natural Light
4. Room size
5. Room Amenities
6. Heating/Air conditioning
7. Overall Hotel Amenities
8. Staff and service offerings
“But what distinguishes dog motels from boarding kennels” I hear you ask. Let us elaborate.
In most parts of North America, there is a chain that uses the label Motel.
But in some parts, mostly northern climates, the “Motel” has a front door, lobby and hallways leading to rooms. The differentiation became clear. That the difference between a Motel and a Hotel are the amenities offerd. The same thing applies to Dog Kennels versus Motels.
It should come as no surprise that if something isn’t listed, it probably isn’t given on a regular basis.
The price of boarding at many kennels is determined simply by the size of the dog.
Because of the intense competition in the industry, the vast majority of dog hotels are forced to operate in the same manner.
The main distinction is that a hotel will explicitly describe what you receive for that basic fee and will then outline all of the various services they offer beyond that.
I.E. — Configuration Options!
Different breeds of dogs have different requirements at birth.
However, beyond that, factors such as breed, age, temperament, accustomed lifestyle, sexual status (neutered or not…), and overall health can considerably modify those needs and demands. Naturally, their fundamental requirements are comparable, which enables base rates to be calculated.
As a general rule, no one other than your mother will perform work for you without expecting payment.
Do not put your faith in something that you are not paying for since it will not occur.