Large country facility
I took my pup to the country club pet resort for the first time (an active 8yr hound and bully mix) I was looking at the FB page for Calgary dogs and it seemed like it was recommended by many owners.
The grounds of the facility are very large and well maintained. They have the ability to house and care for hundreds of dogs.
The pricing is quite reasonable for Calgary.
I did a dry run drive over to the facility to make sure I knew where to go so I would not get lost when dropping my dog off and become late for my flight. It is just south east of the city on the 22x and is easy to find with signage. It is very Close for anyone in Cranston, Mckenzie towne, New Brighton ect...
They were very nice and offered me a tour even though I never called ahead of time and just showed up.
It is a kennel format and is loud during the day inside the facility. Keep in mind many dogs will bark at strangers doing tours so it may not be as loud when just the handlers are present.
Your dog does get to go out in large runs for a certain amount of time everyday (15-45 min at a time is what I was told) possibly multiple times a day depending on energy level. The kennel space was clean and has outdoors access to a gravel or concrete pad when the partition door is open so they can do their business when in the kennel space. The newer kennel building also has heated floors in it.
The dogs also will get time in a large off leash area/park (only one dog in the park at a time with one handler).
If your dog gets the opportunity to socialize it is only two dogs together in a large run at a time.
I did provide a jacket for him as he is very short hair and it did not seem to have been used. My only concern about it not being used is when he was in the large outdoor run. I am not sure how long he was left out for at a time (it is winter) and even though he was there for 10 days he was never allowed to interact with any other dogs so he would not have been overly active to keep warm while out in the large run for the 15-45 min.
I did make it clear he is social and a big player and has been boarded in large open dog facilities numerous times in the past and has been great. But I feel that they may be hesitant to let certain breeds interact with other dogs because of breed perception (just my feeling from the lady at the front desk, this may not reflect the handling practices). I was told he didn't get to socialize because it was his first visit but 10 day seems long time to have a dog and not let him socialize.
The handler who returned him seemed very nice and genuinely seemed to care about my dog and said she personally cuddled and played with him and listed some personality traits that proved he was played with and got lots of exercise. Overall he seems happy, is exhausted and shows no signs of stress from being kenneled. I am sure he had a good time and he came back in one piece with no ailments
I will most likely try them again in the future. Preferably in the summer so my dog can use the swimming facility they have available. There were things I liked along with a few things I question so I have not fully made up my mind on how I feel about the facility. So far my thoughts are it is not a bad place they do prioritize your pets safety but I am not sure it is the best place for my dog at this point.
I have used Bow Dog in the past and loved them because they have behaviourists on staff and allow group play and give you a report card on how your dog behaves not just what they got to do, but their pricing structure has changed and it costs quite a bit to board for longer durations of time.
I took my pup to the country club pet resort for the first time (an active 8yr hound and bully mix) I was looking at the FB page for Calgary dogs and it seemed like it was recommended by many owners.
The grounds of the facility are very large and well maintained. They have the ability to house and care for hundreds of dogs.
The pricing is quite reasonable for Calgary.
I did a dry run drive over to the facility to make sure I knew where to go so I would not get lost when dropping my dog off and become late for my flight. It is just south east of the city on the 22x and is easy to find with signage. It is very Close for anyone in Cranston, Mckenzie towne, New Brighton ect...
They were very nice and offered me a tour even though I never called ahead of time and just showed up.
It is a kennel format and is loud during the day inside the facility. Keep in mind many dogs will bark at strangers doing tours so it may not be as loud when just the handlers are present....