New here & have question re: dog kennels

[NavyMomX2]

Sorry if I should be posting this question in another forum. (If so, please direct me - I'm lost. )

I have 2 Shih-Tzu dogs who travel with my husband & I very regularly. They are used to being boarded in kennels which have spacious rooms rather than "cages", or at least large indoor / outdoor runs, walks, TLC time, etc.

I've read several posts regarding the dog kennels on Disney properties. I read some things that had me but, the posts were all months or years old, so I'd like some input here, please. My husband & I will be at POP for 8 days in Aug. I love the idea of boarding my furbabies close by, but ONLY if I can get some positive, current, feedback about the facilities at WDW.

I'm also a bit confused about the kennels. Do the facilities and services vary from say Epcot's location to MK's location??? Do they take reservations?? I've read varying statements about that too. I've read where some folks say they must walk their own dog, others said that is not the case now. Also confusing is that someone mentioned that "anyone" can just walk in to walk "their" dog after hours??? As the poster mentioned, this would not be a secure environment.

Thanks so very much for any help you can give me and for forgiving me if I'm not posting in the correct forum.

 

[ToddyLu]

I thought a security person had to let you in. I think you can now pay an extra fee for them walking your babies and giving them treats. The last time I read much about it was at the ALLEARSNET website. You could do a search of threads on this website. We love our baby, She is a Jack Russell and her name is Trinity. She has my husband's heart. We always have to get her a new tag when we visit the Fire Station in MK

 

[lovetoscrap]

The last that I heard a new company had taken over the kennels recently. I will see what I can find out for you.

By the way, where in SW VA are you from? I used to live in Bristol (VA side!).

 

[lovetoscrap]

Here is the information on the kennels that we have here at wdwinfo.com. http://www.wdwinfo.com/tips_for_touring/kennels.htm

There are phone numbers so you can probably call them directly and ask your questions and find out all about what they offer.


Also here is the link to FL locations of the company:http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/centers.cfm#FL It shows the rates for boarding and for extras to give you an idea of what to expect.

 

[NavyMomX2]

THANK YOU all SO very much!!! I'm really not computer-challenged, but darned if I wasn't feeling like it here as a new member. I'll give the kennels a call today.

I'm in Martinsville, VA - about an hour north of Greensboro, NC. I've been here 3 years and enjoy it, but I'm looking forward to moving back to FL in the near future.