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Designer Rose · 11-21-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by slyster

we are considering boarding 3 beagles...which room would fit all three? One is 34 lbs, one is 22 lbs, and the other is 27 lbs. I would love to keep them all in the same kennel. I just don't know if I could afford the luxury suite...would a "vacation villa" do? I'm assuming regardless of the accomodation, you still pay for all three dogs.

Also, between the two port orleans resorts, which is closest? We were already considering port orleans french quarter.

Also, from what I can tell, we could come any time ourselves to walk them right? If we went over in the morning and dinner time? They also allow one walk per day...do you get to pick the time? Thanks in advance especially with all the questions

You would be able to board all three in a Villa or a VIP Suite. But, if you think those might be too expensive, see about booking a large Indoor for all of them.

It's a 4x8 area, and plenty big enough for the three of them. And yes, regardless of the accommodations you would pay for all three of them. But, if they are all boarded together, the 2nd and 3rd dog would be 30% off.

Best Friends is right across the street from the Port Orleans Riverside resort.

As far as visiting, yes, you're allowed to visit them anytime Best Friends is open. And, depending on the accommodations it will either come with one walk each day, or two. The Villa comes with one, the VIP and Indoor come with two. And yes, you can pick when they will get walked.

slyster · 11-21-2011, 09:56 AM

thanks so much for the feedback! I love the idea of bringing our pets with us, but at the same time, they have never been boarded and I wonder if they would be better staying at home. I think if we can get a house sitter for the week, it's better they stay home, but if we have to do boarding, bringing with us sounds the easiest way.

BamaTigger · 11-29-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by slyster

thanks so much for the feedback! I love the idea of bringing our pets with us, but at the same time, they have never been boarded and I wonder if they would be better staying at home. I think if we can get a house sitter for the week, it's better they stay home, but if we have to do boarding, bringing with us sounds the easiest way.

As much as I love traveling with my boys, I always get a housesitter first. Then if that falls thru, I will take them. I do whats BEST for them. But when I do take them to BFPC, they have a blast!

photobob · 01-02-2012, 06:00 PM

We are first time puppy owners. We have a Miniature Schnauzer (Minnie!) that will be almost six months for our upcoming trip in early March. I've read practically this entire thread and am trying to decide whether to board Minnie here close to home or bring her with us and board her at BFPC. I'm afraid separation anxiety would be very high for my wife so I am leaning towards bringing Minnie.

BamaTigger · 01-02-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by photobob

We are first time puppy owners. We have a Miniature Schnauzer (Minnie!) that will be almost six months for our upcoming trip in early March. I've read practically this entire thread and am trying to decide whether to board Minnie here close to home or bring her with us and board her at BFPC. I'm afraid separation anxiety would be very high for my wife so I am leaning towards bringing Minnie.

Congrats on the new puppy! Minnie is a great name! Personally, I think it would be a great idea to bring her cause being so young it would be a great start for her to get used to being boarded. And there is so much for Minnie to do as far as socializing with other people and other doggies! And you can go visit any time to curb the anxiety of the new puppy mom!

let us know what you decide!

photobob · 01-03-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaTigger

Congrats on the new puppy! Minnie is a great name! Personally, I think it would be a great idea to bring her cause being so young it would be a great start for her to get used to being boarded. And there is so much for Minnie to do as far as socializing with other people and other doggies! And you can go visit any time to curb the anxiety of the new puppy mom!

let us know what you decide!

Where do you live in Alabama? My son just moved to Mobile, got a job at USA. We live in Oxford.

BamaTigger · 01-03-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by photobob

Where do you live in Alabama? My son just moved to Mobile, got a job at USA. We live in Oxford.

Eufaula

photobob · 01-03-2012, 11:18 AM

I appreciate this thread, it has been very helpful!

photobob · 01-03-2012, 08:36 PM

Minnie has reservations!!

BamaTigger · 01-08-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by photobob

Minnie has reservations!!

Great! What kind of suite did you get for her?

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Originally Posted by photobob

I appreciate this thread, it has been very helpful!

Glad you are enjoying it! I hope you take pics of your Minnie while she is at BFPC and share with us here!

photobob · 01-08-2012, 09:09 PM

We got her an indoor/outdoor suite. Are there any pet friendly areas at WDW?? Just wondering if there are any places on property we can take her with us other the BFPC.

BamaTigger · 01-08-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by photobob

We got her an indoor/outdoor suite. Are there any pet friendly areas at WDW?? Just wondering if there are any places on property we can take her with us other the BFPC.

Great! I THINK, not 100% sure about DTD and the BW , but I have seen dogs on leashes at DTD and the Boardwalk. I know they cant go to the parks, but i sure have seen dogs at those 2 places.

katiemely · 01-10-2012, 05:04 PM

Just wanted to report we took our miniature schnauzers there for a week during December and had a very positive experience. We got our two babies an indoor/outdoor suite and they had plenty of space. They let us leave blankets (we had to sign a release in case something happened and we wouldn't get them back which was no problem) with our smell on them. Our babies sleep with us and I barely work so they are not left alone that often. I was a little anxious about leaving them in NC so we brought them with us so I could visit when I wanted. I loved getting emails with pictures from them and I'm glad they do report cards so I knew people were paying attention to them. And I knew they were paying attention because the report cards described our Lois and Clark to the tee!! I paid extra for the play group (for four hours daily) because I wanted them to be able to run around and thought it was worth the extra cash. All in all a good experience and when we go back to WDW in September we definately will be using BFPC again.

BamaTigger · 01-10-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by katiemely

Just wanted to report we took our miniature schnauzers there for a week during December and had a very positive experience. We got our two babies an indoor/outdoor suite and they had plenty of space. They let us leave blankets (we had to sign a release in case something happened and we wouldn't get them back which was no problem) with our smell on them. Our babies sleep with us and I barely work so they are not left alone that often. I was a little anxious about leaving them in NC so we brought them with us so I could visit when I wanted. I loved getting emails with pictures from them and I'm glad they do report cards so I knew people were paying attention to them. And I knew they were paying attention because the report cards described our Lois and Clark to the tee!! I paid extra for the play group (for four hours daily) because I wanted them to be able to run around and thought it was worth the extra cash. All in all a good experience and when we go back to WDW in September we definately will be using BFPC again.

Excellent report! Thank you for letting us know how your babies did! Its such a great thing when we are off having fun and knowing our fur kids are taken care off.

Did you take any pics of your babies while they were there?

So glad you had a great experience!

udsweetpea · 01-23-2012, 12:00 PM

My beagle did not particularly like Best Friends. She's been boarded before and had tons of fun, but I guess she was extra nervous at Disney. She stayed for 8 hours and didn't eat a thing.

When I first checked her in, I knew she had fleas. It's been an ongoing problem since I adopted her 2 months ago. The vet and the rescue both gave her medication, and I've given her several treatments (and cleaned all of her bedding multiple times). When they saw she had fleas, they looked at me like I was a bad mother and treated her like she had the plague. So they ordered a flea bath for her, which was fine by me. But I think she was put in the grooming area until the groomer came in, so she wasn't in a cozy place.

When I came to pick her up, I noticed the groomer had pulled at a little skin flap on her face and she was bleeding. I brought this up to the staff, but they just ignored me. Two weeks later, and it still bleeds.

Not a fan. I'll take my dog back to Dog Day Afternoon where she gets to play with other dogs (when she's flea-free, of course) without paying extra.

01-02-2012, 06:00 PM	#244
photobob DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BAMA Posts: 3,486	We are first time puppy owners. We have a Miniature Schnauzer (Minnie!) that will be almost six months for our upcoming trip in early March. I've read practically this entire thread and am trying to decide whether to board Minnie here close to home or bring her with us and board her at BFPC. I'm afraid separation anxiety would be very high for my wife so I am leaning towards bringing Minnie. __________________ 1997 CBR 1999 ASMovies 2001 ASMusic 2003 Yacht Club 2004 Yacht Club 2005 Yacht Club 2006 CSR 2007 BWV 2007 Vero Beach 2008 VWL 2008 DCL 2008 BWV 2009 Vero Beach 2010 SSR 2011 Beach Club!!

01-03-2012, 11:18 AM	#248
photobob DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BAMA Posts: 3,486	I appreciate this thread, it has been very helpful! __________________ 1997 CBR 1999 ASMovies 2001 ASMusic 2003 Yacht Club 2004 Yacht Club 2005 Yacht Club 2006 CSR 2007 BWV 2007 Vero Beach 2008 VWL 2008 DCL 2008 BWV 2009 Vero Beach 2010 SSR 2011 Beach Club!!

01-03-2012, 08:36 PM	#249
photobob DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BAMA Posts: 3,486	Minnie has reservations!! __________________ 1997 CBR 1999 ASMovies 2001 ASMusic 2003 Yacht Club 2004 Yacht Club 2005 Yacht Club 2006 CSR 2007 BWV 2007 Vero Beach 2008 VWL 2008 DCL 2008 BWV 2009 Vero Beach 2010 SSR 2011 Beach Club!!

01-08-2012, 09:09 PM	#251
photobob DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BAMA Posts: 3,486	We got her an indoor/outdoor suite. Are there any pet friendly areas at WDW?? Just wondering if there are any places on property we can take her with us other the BFPC. __________________ 1997 CBR 1999 ASMovies 2001 ASMusic 2003 Yacht Club 2004 Yacht Club 2005 Yacht Club 2006 CSR 2007 BWV 2007 Vero Beach 2008 VWL 2008 DCL 2008 BWV 2009 Vero Beach 2010 SSR 2011 Beach Club!!

01-10-2012, 05:04 PM	#253
katiemely Proud Seabee Wife Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 205	Just wanted to report we took our miniature schnauzers there for a week during December and had a very positive experience. We got our two babies an indoor/outdoor suite and they had plenty of space. They let us leave blankets (we had to sign a release in case something happened and we wouldn't get them back which was no problem) with our smell on them. Our babies sleep with us and I barely work so they are not left alone that often. I was a little anxious about leaving them in NC so we brought them with us so I could visit when I wanted. I loved getting emails with pictures from them and I'm glad they do report cards so I knew people were paying attention to them. And I knew they were paying attention because the report cards described our Lois and Clark to the tee!! I paid extra for the play group (for four hours daily) because I wanted them to be able to run around and thought it was worth the extra cash. All in all a good experience and when we go back to WDW in September we definately will be using BFPC again. __________________ Family Trips 1988, 1994/High School Choir Candlelight Processional 2001/Honeymoon - July 2010 SOG/May 2011 POFQ/Family Christmas December 2011 SSR/Trip with the Austins - April 2012/Hubby's Bday Trip - September 2012 WL/Girls Trip!! OKW Jan 2013Valentine's Day getaway - Feb 2013 BWV/ Christmas Family Trip - Dec 2013

11-21-2011, 09:56 AM	#242
slyster Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 235	thanks so much for the feedback! I love the idea of bringing our pets with us, but at the same time, they have never been boarded and I wonder if they would be better staying at home. I think if we can get a house sitter for the week, it's better they stay home, but if we have to do boarding, bringing with us sounds the easiest way.

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01-23-2012, 12:00 PM	#255
udsweetpea DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Celebration, Florida Posts: 652	My beagle did not particularly like Best Friends. She's been boarded before and had tons of fun, but I guess she was extra nervous at Disney. She stayed for 8 hours and didn't eat a thing. When I first checked her in, I knew she had fleas. It's been an ongoing problem since I adopted her 2 months ago. The vet and the rescue both gave her medication, and I've given her several treatments (and cleaned all of her bedding multiple times). When they saw she had fleas, they looked at me like I was a bad mother and treated her like she had the plague. So they ordered a flea bath for her, which was fine by me. But I think she was put in the grooming area until the groomer came in, so she wasn't in a cozy place. When I came to pick her up, I noticed the groomer had pulled at a little skin flap on her face and she was bleeding. I brought this up to the staff, but they just ignored me. Two weeks later, and it still bleeds. Not a fan. I'll take my dog back to Dog Day Afternoon where she gets to play with other dogs (when she's flea-free, of course) without paying extra.

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