Lindsay Johnson ended up being a certified dog boarder and sighthound boarder in May 2022 and runs a business called The Hound Lounge Pet Services based in Trostshill Lane East in Worcester.
But she said there has actually been a wave of individuals attempting to end up being dog boarders without a license which might put family pets in threat.
Mrs Johnson said: “I do boarding and I got my licence.
“In order to get your licence, you need to show your capability to care for the dogs and make certain they are safe.
“This isn’t sour grapes, I am presently totally booked up till 2025.
“It is not due to the fact that they are taking my business, it is simply due to the fact that I appreciate what I do.
“And it has to do with looking after the dogs and doing it correctly.”
However, Mrs Johnson said she fears animal owners do not understand the value of certified dog boarders and might rather select more affordable alternatives.
Mrs Johnson charges her customers £45 per dog for 24 hr however she said unlicensed dog borders can provide services for just £20.
“I do not believe the general public understands what it indicates to be unlicensed,” she included.
“I do not believe they understand just how much work is included.
“I need to describe to the council what I will be finishing with each dog.
“The enjoyable parts of this job are the grooming and the walking.
“But my procedure likewise includes searching for injuries, swelling and anything else.
“I just take one dog on at a time and I utilize appropriate chemicals to tidy in between them to prevent cross-contamination.”
Mrs Johnson said license holders are held to really high requirements and there are particular guidelines individuals need to follow to make sure the safety of the dogs.
She said certified boarders cannot have kids in your house with dogs and need to have a 6 feet fence in their garden.
“Since Covid-19 there has actually been an actually high market for dog boarding.
“But individuals running unlicensed businesses has actually been a continuous concern for many years.
“But if you do not have a licence, you do not have any start-up expenses.”
According to the Good Kennel Guide, individuals can examine whether an animal boarding service has a legitimate licence by emailing [email protected].
