Bisart Dobes Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 One of our dog owners had their boy in a kennel over the new year as they were away - I saw him the day prior to him being dropped off to do some show training with him and he looked great, ready to go into the ring with a few extra kgs to get him through the kennel stay. She rang me in a panic the night they picked him up because he had 3 marks on his coat - hair missing & scabbed. I caught up with them the day after he was picked up and saw that there were 3 puncture wounds and 1 grazed spot with coat totally missing. So trip to the vet - yes puncture wounds but 4 plus the grazed spot. Wounds all checked and cleaned, 1 with slight infection the other 3 almost healed over - the deepest one is the one infected. Antibiotic injection and tablets for a 10 day course. My issue is that the kennel said nothing at all, there was no phone call to say that he was injured and needed vet attention (so obviously didn't get that at the kennel) to them or to me (contact in emergency) and they said nothing at all when he was picked up. The owners husband picked him up and was jetlagged so he didn't notice when he was there - not until they were home. This is a 2 year old entire male - he is great with other dogs, never have an issue with him even if another dog fronts him but now who knows ! - what if he now has an issue with that breed whatever it was ?. I am so angry. Obviously they will never be sending their dog back there - the vet was disgusted as well and won't be refering anyone there - and needless to say I won't be either. But my question is - where do they stand with this situation and the kennel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchnauzerMax Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 One of our dog owners had their boy in a kennel over the new year as they were away - I saw him the day prior to him being dropped off to do some show training with him and he looked great, ready to go into the ring with a few extra kgs to get him through the kennel stay. She rang me in a panic the night they picked him up because he had 3 marks on his coat - hair missing & scabbed. I caught up with them the day after he was picked up and saw that there were 3 puncture wounds and 1 grazed spot with coat totally missing. So trip to the vet - yes puncture wounds but 4 plus the grazed spot. Wounds all checked and cleaned, 1 with slight infection the other 3 almost healed over - the deepest one is the one infected. Antibiotic injection and tablets for a 10 day course. My issue is that the kennel said nothing at all, there was no phone call to say that he was injured and needed vet attention (so obviously didn't get that at the kennel) to them or to me (contact in emergency) and they said nothing at all when he was picked up. The owners husband picked him up and was jetlagged so he didn't notice when he was there - not until they were home. This is a 2 year old entire male - he is great with other dogs, never have an issue with him even if another dog fronts him but now who knows ! - what if he now has an issue with that breed whatever it was ?. I am so angry. Obviously they will never be sending their dog back there - the vet was disgusted as well and won't be refering anyone there - and needless to say I won't be either. But my question is - where do they stand with this situation and the kennel ? To start with I would check the fine print on whatever they signed to board him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewang Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Could you disclose the name of the kennel here? This way we know who to avoid next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 In all fairness though, who boards an entire male Dobe and allows them to run with other dogs? Other dogs will often an attack an entire male. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Oh forgot to state the bleeding obvious. While he is good with other dogs they were instructed not to run him with other dogs and his owners pay an extra $20. a day because he is an entire male and they also pay extra for his own 'house' & grass run. So - NO - he should not have been run with other dogs. Not sure if forum rules allow disclosure of business name ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 One of our dog owners had their boy in a kennel over the new year as they were away - I saw him the day prior to him being dropped off to do some show training with him and he looked great, ready to go into the ring with a few extra kgs to get him through the kennel stay. She rang me in a panic the night they picked him up because he had 3 marks on his coat - hair missing & scabbed. I caught up with them the day after he was picked up and saw that there were 3 puncture wounds and 1 grazed spot with coat totally missing. So trip to the vet - yes puncture wounds but 4 plus the grazed spot. Wounds all checked and cleaned, 1 with slight infection the other 3 almost healed over - the deepest one is the one infected. Antibiotic injection and tablets for a 10 day course. My issue is that the kennel said nothing at all, there was no phone call to say that he was injured and needed vet attention (so obviously didn't get that at the kennel) to them or to me (contact in emergency) and they said nothing at all when he was picked up. The owners husband picked him up and was jetlagged so he didn't notice when he was there - not until they were home. This is a 2 year old entire male - he is great with other dogs, never have an issue with him even if another dog fronts him but now who knows ! - what if he now has an issue with that breed whatever it was ?. I am so angry. Obviously they will never be sending their dog back there - the vet was disgusted as well and won't be refering anyone there - and needless to say I won't be either. But my question is - where do they stand with this situation and the kennel ? To start with I would check the fine print on whatever they signed to board him. Thank you - will get them to check it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Best not to post the business name until they see if they can sort it out. Maybe pm those who want to know, if you like. Not impressive though especially as they were told not to let him with other dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruin Maniac Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Not only were they told, but they charged extra for it too? That's bad practise regardless of any amends made now, as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelsquest Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Disgraceful! Not sure where they stand, but I would make sure they have photos of the injuries plus the vet's report, then speak to the boarding kennels and go from there. Is this in Victoria? If so could you PM me the name so I can avoid them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faytiges Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Me too, Have the occasion to put my dog into kennels, and do the same thing.Pay the extra for his "house" and his private yard run etc. Would be horrified if I knew this wasnt happening. Would like a pm please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inka3095 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'm looking at kennels at the moment in case I need to board my girl this year - would really appreciate a pm if you get a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileys mum Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I too would like to no the name of these kennels please...so I can avoid in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazar Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hi, I'd like to know where too so if you can PM, it wld be appreciated. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 A fellow volunteer at a rescue org I was with had an old Akita (undesexed for medical reasons) who was a lovely old soul, esp with other dogs. She boarded him one Christmas and when she went to pick him up he was in a dreadful state, covered in blood. She rushed him to the vet but he died - vet said he'd been attacked by another dog. Kennels denied any knowledge of it - FFS. Too many stories like this unfortunately. Makes me really fearful about kennelling my dogs which would only happen in an emergency. My vet has kennels and I leave them there normally - they are walked individually, it's not ideal but OK for a couple of days if I have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedaler Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Has the kennel been contacted and if so what has their response been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Completely negligent. Disgraceful. I don't use kennels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crickets Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Is it possible the dog could have been bitten through a fence? Even if it was something like that, it's no excuse for the kennel not to know about the injury, seek treatment & inform the owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Flying Furball Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Has the kennel been contacted and if so what has their response been? Yep. This is important. How on earth are they accounting for it given the conditions you thought you were getting for your dog?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesev Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 That's horrific. This is the reason why I'm hesitant to ever use kennel/board because you read so many stories like this. I hope they get it all sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Not all kennels are like that!! I find it hard to believe that he could have got those types of injuries unless he was running with another dog. I have had dogs scrape noses etc lunging at weldmesh/fences but never puncture wounds. I could understand if it was maybe in his nose area as it could be bitten through the fence, but hmmmmmmmm. Honeslty I ahve people trying to make me run unknown dogs together because Fluffy likes to play with other dogs. My policy is no it doesn't happen. I have entire males and often a bitch in season - no way would I run entire dogs together, recipe for disaster! Just yesterday I was hammered because a person wanted their active dog - large breed - who was coming in just for the day, to run with other dogs as she is very active and we want her to have fun too. I stated no and why we don't do it. Seems you can't please many - not even everyone!! Oh and I don't charge more! Every dog has a right to safety and returning home in good health and happy Edited January 6, 2013 by OSoSwift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now