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This is not always the case when you are paying a professional! It's the professionals insurance that covers the client, dog etc.

A long time ago my friend had an insurance claim rejected as her dog was poorly in kennels. The claim was rejected as she was not actually caring for her dog at that time, but a paid professional. Now I know all insurance companies have their own tiny small print but it does make you weary.

Oh I see, I thought I was? I was merely saying how businesses and personal pet insurance differs. Perhaps I shouldn't have bothered posting after all.

I was referring to non business pet insurance companies, it wasn't long since I signed a petition as owner was trying to take her declined case further. She had her dog on lead but she dropped it as her dog yanked the lead out of her hand as it saw a cat or squirrel. She was faced with a massive vets bill all because of a freak accident ?

That's really good, as I've heard there are some insurance companies that reject (or try and reject) claims such as: their dog was off lead and ran in front of a car etc.

Correct me if I'm wrong? But I thought professional dog walkers / boarding etc are only insured to walk a maximum of 6 dogs at any time. And those not on leads will not be covered by the insurance.

Hi yes there is a easy way to check out home boarders if they really do have a license. You just phone the local council and ask to be put through to Animal Welfare department, you can ask them to check out the home boarding business name to see if they are currently licenced. All licenced dog boarders have to be insured before a licence is granted. Another way if you prefer is to ask any home border for their licence number? And then phone council to check it's current etc. Legitimate home boarders will not be phased your checking up on them, everyone should before boarding their dog. ?

I'm sure they are out to make money but is that not the aim of any business? Yes I agree but money is not everything. Some home boarders also do it for their love of dogs otherwise they would find a much easier way of earning £15 per day. The franchise business is looking for their cut so boarding the dog is a priority where a reputable and licensed home boarder will consider the dogs suitability. I wouldn't say I wasted my money and in my opinion it was well worth the money for the peace of mind. In terms of the consultation charge I was happy with that for the time spent with me and Alfie. Also once he's booked in I can relax and everything is done for me, they do all the work so I don't have to worry as much. Apart from attending a visit to where your dog is staying there is not anything else you need to do with a licensed home boarder so I don't see the argument here. I would much rather send Alfie to a family where he will be cared for one to one than send him to a house with 6 other dogs. Some home boarders are licensed for 1 dog by choice. It is not up to the home boarder how many dogs they have, this is set by the animal welfare officer and he takes into account many variables. If you did not visit the host family how do you know they did not have more dogs at least the licensed home boarder is up front about this and you can be reassured all dogs have been vetted. I don't get to check the other dogs out and I don't like that risk. This is why the dogs are vetted beforehand and a reputable establishment will refuse to board your dog if it will not fit in. Not take any dog for the sake of commission. My friend sent her dog to a home boarder a couple of years ago where he stayed (I won't name them) with other peoples dogs and when they returned he had lost an eye! If this was the case then the licensed home boarder would have lost their license and most likely been sued, I would recommend anyone thinking of home boarding their dog to ring the council and ask if there has been any complaints. They will tell you. Who was the home boarder you mentioned licensed with? Like I said it's not for everyone and if they were as bad as some people are trying to make out then I doubt they would have a near perfect rating on Trust Pilot and still be running after 15 years. Trust pilot LOL, do a google search for fake reviews. Most established home boarders work from word of mouth the best review you can have not "I sent my dog to a random stranger who lived in the top floor of an apartment block in the center of town but he was great, I think!!"

These franchise companies are just out to make money! The host families are not licensed from their local councils. The professional pet register means nothing, it's just a fancy title. It is not a substitute for a licence. Ask any council animal welfare officer if in doubt as they will tell you the same. If you want to book your precious dog in with a sitter with many franchise companies you have to pay around £30 for an initial consultation charge? With proper home boarding establiments they are vetted and licensed by their local councils (animal welfare officiers) and also insured correctly. And lets not forget when visiting a licensed home boarder they ask you to visit them proir for a Free meet and greet and you will actually see exactly where your dog will be staying and with whom. Anyone who wants a home boarder check firstly with your local council if the sitter is licensed before even wasting your time or money.

Are the host families licensed???

I think this is a fantastic idea, growing up with large breed dogs and large tin baths in the garden. It's ideal for large dogs that are only used to owners bathing them. Less stressful for the dogs and owners. Wish you all the success if you decide to offer this.

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Hi, there is Grosvenor House Hotel which is one of the cheapest and normally found on laterooms I think? :-)