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Regalridge Kennel

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Lots of food and a warm day

Our Ken had a great day. All of the chickens were in the roost, with Chantelle in the grooming room and Lee in the kitchen. It doesn't get any better than that. Lots of little jobs were completed, the remainder of Chantelle's agility equipment was taken to Kennetcook and her fence was repaired with Ken-like engineering precision (translation, lots of planning and interesting execution). Regalridge projects seemed to be underway although their origins were a mystery to all but Our Ken. He surfaced occasionally to run an errand or move a vehicle and was ever-present at meal times, followed closely by his visiting sidekick. Included in Ken's day was a visit to Shelagh. Now, remembering Chantelle's excursion and misadventure, we thought Ken might do better. Not so. He took with him her picture albums that had been saved from her home. She was enjoying them with Ken when she appeared to suffer a 'spell'. Ken managed to have her taken care of but it took the wind out of his sails and was a cause for some concern. The response from the staff was that 'she has these often near medication time' which did nothing to reassure any of us.


The kennel is busy. Stickley has bonded with Chantelle and stands to advise her that his turn to have a spin has come. Subtle but effective is the big Greyhound. Carter enjoyed the great outdoors much of the day with his pal Penny. Penny likes Carter and feels she will be even more attractive as soon as Chantelle offers up her promised spa treatment. She and Chantelle have had a chat and Penny received an invitation to a Terrier walk on May 29 as long as she minds her manners on the grooming table. Savannah and Lucy took care of the new arrival Dewi, shepherding him around their run on separate occasions, followed by Nemo who was not impressed that an interloper had arrived to take a turn with his women. Poe did his meet and greet routine with a special speech for Stickley. He is not much of an outdoor fellow so it's an in and out for him, with a request for repatriation to his run immediately that he is finished.

The house crew enjoyed the kitchen activity and the warmer weather. Now if it woulod only rain so that they could go muddin'. Charlotte is praying to the god of April showers so we fear water from the sky will fall soon. Clem has enjoyed her visit back aqt Regalridge and moves between teh good beds in the den and the kichen so that she can be in the way to her heart's content. Nick and Patti are doing fine, both eating sufficiently and taking life in their stride. Nick went on the road trip to see Shelagh and enjoyed his car ride. Scout and Viola have had the opportunity to exercise their lungs - they enjoy that. And Paula responded in kind - she enjoyed that. Clint and Lily are buffed and shined and ready for next week's shows. Both look great. And Marilla continues to torture Lee.

Food was plentiful. The day began with lattès and hot blueberry scones from the George House cookbook - worth the price just for that recipe. A rustic scone with fresh berries, they were much enjoyed with the bacon and eggs requested by Our Ken. Lunch was egg salad rolls - just because. Sometimes egg salad is just what the doctor ordered and this was one of those days. Finally, dinner was put on the table. Ken and Chantelle had decided that they would take the trip to Kennetcook before dinner and after feeding. Well,, Kennetcook is not close and there was a lack of communication regarding the fencing project. Dinner was a roast chicken with lemon and rosemary, riced potatoes, fresh carrots, green beans and squash, gravy and Lee's fabulous stuffing. There was some consideration to feeding the two miscreants in the kennel. Dessert was America's Test Kitchen's gingerbread.

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Just to say "Thank You" to everyone at Regalridge for looking after our quirky Lord Tippy!

Loved the blogs and pictures. Still going through the honeymoon period at the moment - have a feeling tomorrow's going to be our day of punishment!

We will be attending a wedding in June, so when we've got dates, I will be in touch for Tippy and his mobile palace to be booked in again.

Once again thank you very much for taking care of him. You have really put my mind at rest, that I can now go on holiday and leave him somewhere safe.

Helen & Nick

Anjin says:

I miss my pals KC and Winnie. My mom tells me that my manners have improved since I came home. I am more patient with them; something about sitting still longer for hugs & kisses. Thank you KC & Winnie for teaching me some good tricks.PS: Special face licks to all the Reagalridge humans who made my stay so special.Keep my bed warm;

I'LL BE BACK!XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOANJIN :)


I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful love and care you provided for my 'babies'. They are quite tired after all their 'management' and I never thought Lilly could get
tired . It is a wonderful feeling when you can leave your dogs and know they are well loved and cared for.

I hope all goes well with the remodeling and your gardening. I am sure we will speak again.

Warm Regards,
Bethany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will my dog stay?
It is important to know what your dog’s temporary living space will be like. Dogs are housed in individual runs. There is an inner section within a heated building and an outer section protected by a roof. There is a trap door to separate the two sections. This door is closed at night and controlled in the winter in order to keep the inside of the kennel warm and cozy. The roof over the runs allows the dogs to be outside even during bad weather while keeping them dry.

Will my dog be walked?
We find that walking the dogs is unnecessary as we have four large exercise yards, which allow the dogs to have daily exercise. The dogs are out in the yards a minimum of three times a day (morning, mid-afternoon and evening) to allow them to exercise and do their business. As long as your dog gets along with other dogs than we will allow him/her to play with other dogs staying with us. Sometimes one of our resident dogs enjoys the opportunity to visit with our guests.

What will my dog eat?
Boarding can be stressful for your dog, even if he/she is accustomed to it. A change in diet can add to the stress on his/her body, possibly resulting in diarrhea or vomiting. Bringing your dog’s regular food is the best way to prevent this. As long as your dog does not have a sensitive stomach than he/she can eat the meals provided, we feed various Purina brands. Every evening the dogs enjoy a dog biscuit before settling down for the night.

Will my dog be allowed to interact with other dogs?
We offer daily sessions where the dogs are permitted to play together in our exercise yards. As long as your dog gets along with other dogs than we will allow him/her to play with other dogs staying with us. Sometimes one of our resident dogs enjoys the opportunity to visit with our guests.

What happens if my dog becomes sick or injured?
Depending on the severity of the illness/injury, we will make all efforts to contact the owner to notify you that we are concerned about your dog and want to take him/her to the vet. We prefer to take him/her to our vet as we have a long-standing relationship with him.

How much is this going to cost?
Part of planning for a vacation includes budgeting for your dog’s accommodations. We charge for the first day no matter what time the dog arrives but will not charge for the day your dog leaves as long as it is before 12 noon. As most of the time is spent with your dog during daylight hours, you will be charged by the day. Please contact us for the current rates at (902) 883-1494.

Will my dog get dirty?
Probably…unfortunately your dog may not come home as clean as when you left him/her. We put the dogs outside for regular playtimes and sometimes (like children) it is a lot of fun to kick up dirt and mud. You can request that your dog be bathed before returning home as long as you give sufficient notice and there will be an additional cost.

Can I pick up my dog at night?
Having a boarding facility in your home is not always a 9 to 5 business however; we do try to allow time for relaxation with family and friends. We have set hours for pick up and delivery and request that you try to respect those hours. We understand that it is not always possible but our days start early and like you…look forward to those quiet times when we can just enjoy our time with the dogs. Thank you for confirming in advance your appointment for dropping off/picking up your dog.

What can I bring?
We will provide your dog with bedding and dishes. You can bring your dog’s food and treats if you prefer (they will be provided if not). Toys are permitted but cannot always promise that they will return in the same condition that they arrived. Sometime toys are shared amongst visitors (much like children sometimes) or taken out to the exercise yards and forgotten…

Things to remember…

Phone and set up times to drop off and pick up your dog.

To bring proof of vaccines.

When you bring your dog in for boarding, remember his/her food, special instructions, and any other permitted items.

Do not bring items that you absolutely need to get back, as they could become lost or damaged. Bear in mind that many facilities limit personal items for this reason.

Make sure to leave contact numbers for you on your trip, plus local emergency contacts in case you cannot be reached.

Relax! You’ve done your research and your dog is in good hands. Enjoy your vacation!


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