Well, let me tell ya somethin’ about them dog kennels and them shots you give your dog yourself. You know, back in my day, we didn’t have all this fancy stuff. Dogs just roamed around, and if they got sick, well, sometimes they made it, sometimes they didn’t. But now, everyone’s all worried about vaccinations and paperwork and whatnot.
So, you’re sayin’ you gave your dog the shots yourself, huh? That’s mighty brave of ya. I reckon some kennels might be okay with it, and some might not. It’s like this, see? They’re runnin’ a business, and they don’t want a sick dog comin’ in and infectin’ all the other dogs. That would be bad for business, real bad. So, they gotta be careful.
It’s all about the paperwork, really. If you got the shot records and everything, some places might take your word for it. But if you just tell ‘em, “Oh yeah, I gave him the shots myself,” they might look at you funny. They might want to see somethin’ official, somethin’ from a vet. You know, somethin’ with a fancy stamp on it.
Now, I heard tell that these shots, they take a little while to kick in. Like, maybe a couple of weeks or so. So, if you just gave your dog the shots, the kennel might say, “Hold on there, partner. We gotta wait a bit before we let your dog in.” They don’t want no sick puppies causin’ trouble. They say it takes about two weeks for that dog’s insides to get strong enough to fight off them sicknesses, you understand?
And even if your dog got the shots, that kennel cough thing, well, that’s a tricky one. Your dog might still get it, even with the shot. And then it could spread around to all them other dogs, and then you got a big mess on your hands. That’s why some kennels, they’re real strict about that kennel cough shot. They make darn sure every dog has it before they let ‘em in.
- First, call the kennel and ask. Just say, “Hey, I gave my dog his shots myself, is that okay?” They’ll tell you what they need.
- Second, be prepared to show proof. If you got the vaccine bottles or somethin’, bring that. Some places might accept that.
- Third, be honest about when you gave the shots. If it was just recent, they might make you wait a bit.
- Fourth, if they say no, don’t get all huffy. Just find another kennel. There’s plenty of ‘em out there.
You know, it’s like this. They’re just tryin’ to keep all them dogs healthy. It’s like when your kids went to school, you didn’t want them catching cooties from the other kids, right? Same thing with dogs. They’re all packed in together, and if one gets sick, it can spread like wildfire.
Now, I’ve heard some folks say that givin’ shots yourself ain’t the best idea. They say you might not give the right amount, or you might not do it right, and then the dog ain’t protected. And they worry about what to do if the dog has a bad reaction. But you did what you did, and that’s that. Just be honest with the kennel folks, and see what they say.
So, to sum it all up, some kennels might be okay with you givin’ your dog the shots, some might not. It all depends on their rules and how comfortable they feel about it. The best thing to do is just call ‘em up and ask. And be prepared to show ‘em some proof if they need it. And remember, they’re just tryin’ to keep all them dogs safe and sound.
If your dog has all its shots, then the kennel is supposed to be a safe place for it to stay. They’ll feed ‘em and water ‘em and make sure they don’t get into too much trouble. It’s like a little doggy hotel. And if somethin’ does go wrong, if your dog gets sick or hurt, they’re supposed to take care of it. That’s what you’re payin’ them for, after all.
At the end of the day, findin’ a good kennel is like findin’ a good neighbor. You want someone you can trust, someone who’s gonna take care of your dog like you would. So do your homework, ask around, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. And if somethin’ don’t feel right, just move on. There’s plenty of other places out there.
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