Dog Lesson: Boarding Budget Cheat

Ever have to board your dog, because you are travelling?  That can get expensive, fast.  Here is a good way to save a few bucks ($16 in my case).  Consider PetsHotel - the hotel located in PetSmart...

• There is one in almost every city
• Reviews can generally be found online (mine) on yelp
• Generally consistent policy on service

Here's the breakdown of the charge (at my local PetSmart) - I think it can be different depending on location:  

• $27 for overnight boarding in the atrium.  
• They have suites for $37, which include a TV in the room.  
• $16 extra if not picked up by noon the next day {which can be eliminated if a doggie day camp or wash & toe nail is bought instead}
• $16 for doggie day camp add-on - Teddy plays all day between 8 - 6 with other dogs
• $20 for doggie day camp (without overnight stay)

Putting it all together... If you know you will be arriving back after noon, AND if you are travelling by car, take your dog with you.  Call the PetsHotel in your destination city (consider reviews) and make an appointment.  When asked for vaccination, just let them know the PetsHotel near you that you have been to.  The hotel will generally call each other to determine your status.  This will save you the extended stay charge ($16) and lets you have more time with your doggie.