Dog kennel recommendation? (Tampa, Lutz: environment, vacation, work)

[blockzilla]

I'm fairly new to the area and will be going on vacation in September for 10 days. I have not boarded my 1 yr old golden retriever here yet so i was wondering if anyone can recommend a good kennel in the area? I'd like to stay in the $20-$30 range, one co-worker mentioned fuzzy buddies but they seem kind of pricey.

[ChrisJ]

Originally Posted by blockzilla

I'm fairly new to the area and will be going on vacation in September for 10 days. I have not boarded my 1 yr old golden retriever here yet so i was wondering if anyone can recommend a good kennel in the area? I'd like to stay in the $20-$30 range, one co-worker mentioned fuzzy buddies but they seem kind of pricey.

I like Rompin' Rovers off of US-41 (near Fletcher). I take my dog there for daycare. The staff is great. $35 for overnight care

Rompin Rovers Team North Tampa Doggie Daycare Room Overnight Dog Sitting Tampa Bay, FL (broken link)

[jessiegirl_98]

I'm also interested in finding out more. Where are you moving to?
Regarding Ropin Rovers, I saw that they are closed on Sundays. What happens to the dogs on Sundays? Are they crated all day?

[lainie151]

I'd recommended a home pet sitter. There are many in this area. Pampered Pets, Creature Comforts, Home Sweet Home Pet Sitters, etc. Should be in the phone book. They charge per visit; 2-3 visits per day. Dog can stay in its own environment and not be spoofed by barking, etc. in a kennel. Pet sitter can also make your home look "lived in" with lights, picking up mail, newspapers, etc.

[jessiegirl_98]

My dog LOVE daycare, so I would rather board them at a daycare so that they get their exercise. I've had bad luck with pet sitters/walkers (just not giving the full visits, which aren't even enough to get out my pets energy anyway). So comparing home based to daycare, I would choose daycare. On the other hand, many vets board where the dogs get little exercise, which I would not choose. My dog is also very social though. Those who don't like to play with other dogs would probably do better in home based.

[ChrisJ]

Originally Posted by jessiegirl_98

I'm also interested in finding out more. Where are you moving to?
Regarding Ropin Rovers, I saw that they are closed on Sundays. What happens to the dogs on Sundays? Are they crated all day?

I'm not actually sure. I would assume that they have people that come in and let them out, but I've never left my dog there on a Sunday. Give them a call and ask them. The people there are great. When I bring my dog home from daycare, she is totally pooped from playing all day!

[yukon]

If you're in South Tampa, north Tampa going up Dale Mabry, Lutz or Land O Lakes, I can recommend an absolutely awesome pet sitter, Terri's Petsitting. PM for their phone number.

When you check out boarding places, be sure to ask what their evacuation/hurricane plans are. Some are in flood areas and will have to evacuate. Sept 10 is during the peak of the season.

[jessiegirl_98]

My dog just had her first day at Rompin Rovers and loved it! Thanks for the rec!

[ChrisJ]

Originally Posted by jessiegirl_98

My dog just had her first day at Rompin Rovers and loved it! Thanks for the rec!

Great! I took my dog this morning. We usually bring her in for the day on Wednesdays. Sometimes we do two days a week.

What kind of dog do you have? Maybe I'll see you there sometime.

Good luck!

[jessiegirl_98]

I have a huskey/shepard mix named Alex (a female with floppy ears, kinda looks like a wolf). What about you? she'll be boarding Thurs-Monday there and then probably won't go back until I start working on the 24th.