I don't worry about our dog when we leave town anymore, because she's in the care of Gopher Dogs. The company really cares about the clients-- human and dog! You can schedule everything online, which is super convenient, and if you come back to the house early, all you have to do is call the sitter and they'll credit your account. Also, they have an online dog diary service. The dog diary lets you check in on the dog while away. Also, we've had a few family emergencies and had to leave town unexpectedly. Thank God Gopher Dogs understands things happen and took care of our dog while we left town. An added bonus is that they will bring in your mail and newspapers. I think they'll even water your plants if you ask them too. I don't know why anyone would bother taking the dog to the kennel when Gopher Dogs is so convenient and reasonably priced (compared to leaving our dog at the vet kennel). It used to take our dog several days to recover from a trip to the kennel, now there are no problems.
Pros: Online scheduling and payment, walk and playtime for dog
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