Summer days

Summer days

Regalridge Kennel

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Sun, cool nights and green grass Regalridge is lovley in the fall

Organization is moving forward and all is well.  Our Ken had a meeting in Tatamagouche so was off early and home late evening.  The report was that the drive is beautiful now with leaves turning, warm days and a cool evening.  The requisite deer was spotted on the roadside so all is well with the wildlife population.  Lee spent the day communing with her computer, shoring up the CKC's fortunes and working on trip reservations.  All has been finalized that needs to be finalized.  Then it was on to the HKC meeting and home by late evening.  Jonathan held the fort in fine style and all was well in the dogs' world. 

The kennel is full of Regalridge girls in season.  The females have decided that everyone should enjoy the time together so Piper, Lori, Marguerite and Trebia are side by each and unhappy together.  There will be payback.  Lucy is in residence and keeping an eye on her arch enemies - that would be any other Airedale girl in the world.  Riley is holding the fort on the Regalridge side and has a heavy workload being in charge of all of the Regalridge girls.  Ceilidh is enjoying her vacation, keeping track of all of the comings and goings and storing up stories to tell André on his return. 

The housedog number have diminished.  Dolly has put her name on the leather chair and settled in for the winter.  Heaven help any who look at it longingly - that would include Our Ken.  All are chased off in dolly style.  Patti is happy as long as Jonathan is here.  His days off are her nemesis and she mopes.  Charlotte was so worn out that she could hardly lift her head by the time Lee returned from the city.  Jonathan is a good ball player and Charlottte is homing his skills at every opportunity.  Rocky is himself and happy with his routine as is Billy. The only fly in the ointment is the roofers who have morphed into carpenters.  Window replacement anywhere but at Regalridge is an easy process.  With a two hundred year old house with additions, not so much.  The bedroom is complete, the whelping room has a lovely new window that was mismeasured so did not fit and was replaced of necessity since the old window and frame had been removed.  One left in the east side and the pantry - oh my. 

Dinner without Our Ken did not happen.  And we are on to mid-week.

No comments:

Post a Comment

References

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!


Driving Directions to Regalridge Kennel

Popular Posts