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Laughing Dog Susan Clarke
Laughing Dog
By Susan Clarke Jenny Kline, Photographer
Those of us who love dogs have seen them laugh. As humans, we may think it is unusual, but they laugh more than we know or notice. Humans are, of course, easy to laugh with or at! Dogs are beings all about FUN when they aren’t seriously taking care of us.
At Laughing Dog Kennel, owner Jenny Kline understands this and more. Check out her resume on her website: www.laughingdogkennel. com. Jenny has over 20 years experience working with dogs, cats, and birds, including: boarding, grooming, training, and time working with a Dog Behaviorist. The Kennel is a labor of love for Jenny and it truly shows.
There are large kennels that run both inside and outside for each dog, supplied with dog beds for comfort. Each 4-legged guest can sun him/ herself at their own leisure. The dogs will spend supervised time outside with toys and a human. It is a safe place to run, play, and exercise. Beds and toys from home can also be brought in to make your Fur Baby’s stay more personal and homey.
Each four-legged guest must have up-to-date vaccine records according to City Ordinance. Rabies, Distemper, Boardatello, DHPP are all required. Check with your Veterinarian to make sure this requirement is met. This ensures each dog is safe while at the kennel. Jenny also asks that you bring your dog’s own food. Dog’s stomachs are very sensitive and things can turn south very quickly with new food
started abruptly. Sudden food changes can cause vomiting, diarrhea, or even pancreatitis. Food can be brought in Ziploc bags or Tupperware marked with your dog’s name.
Some humans bring their dogs daily during the workweek or weekend for “Doggie Day Care.” This is much better than being home alone, bored, and chewing socks, shoes, or Venetian blinds! There is structured play and exercise - just the personal attention a dog needs - as well as down time in the individual kennel.
As humans there are of course times we must go out of town and four-leggeds sadly cannot go. Laughing Dog Kennel is a safe place to entrust your Fur Baby while you are away. They will be well-exercised and given plenty of pampering during their stay. Laughing Dog is truly a “home away from home!”
There is also grooming available for the dogs. Pricing depends upon the size of your dog and the condition of your dog. Is your four-legged a Dapper Dan/Sweet Sally or a Wild and Wooly Being?
As if all the above is not enough, Jenny also does Dog Training. Puppies are the best at learning and the classes fill up fast. Older dogs can be trained also but it is more difficult - the proverbial “you can’t teach old dog new tricks.” But you can, although it is more difficult and takes longer than the wild and exuberant puppy dog.
For Cat People there is a special room just for the felines. There are extra-large cages for kitties, sporting beds, water, and food (bring your own please) and multiple places to lie down for a catnap. Cats sleep up to 18 hours per day and will love the big area and fluffy beds for their long naps. Vaccine records are required for cats, also. Cats from the same household can be boarded in the same cage or in separate cages depending on temperament.
Laughing Dog can take care of dogs, cats, and birds. Please call and talk to Jenny to see if your pets can be accommodated.
There were a number of people coming in to pick up their Fur Babies when I was there. All were return customers and all seemed very happy and comfortable in the environment and pleased with their Fur Baby’s demeanor. Laughing Dog is a safe, comfortable place to leave Fur Baby or Fly Baby when humans are heading out of town, going to work, moving, having surgery, or even while having the house painted. There is any number of good reasons to appreciate having a safe boarding situation close to home.
One very important attribute is that Laughing Dog Kennels are clean. The kennels look clean and smell clean inside and out. If you have to leave your Fur Baby or Fly Baby, give your dog a good laugh, your cat a good nap and/or your bird a good treat at Laughing Dog. From short stays to long stays, Laughing Dog is the place to be for happy, safe, trusted Cat, Dog, and Tweetie Bird care.
Laughing Dog is easy to find. For long term Gallupians, it is located at the site of the old Bus Station on the west side just off Route 66:
Laughing Dog Kennels 105 Dean Street Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 863-DOGS (3647) (505) 722-2431 Fax info@laughingdogkennel.com
