03/05/2024
This is the article written about Columbus Boarding and Training LLC. It is in The Local, Columbus Ga. Samanntha and I truly appreciate all the support shown to our newest venture. We love animals and cherish the relationships built with them and our pet parents.
Thank you.
Written by Natalie Downey
Gives Owners Peace of Mind & Allows Dogs To Be Dogs
Our dogs are more than just “man’s best friend” – they are loyal companions, protectors, and precious family members. In return for the love our pets bestow on us, it is our responsibility to make sure they get the most compassionate care possible whenever our work or life responsibilities take us away from home. For those of us who have pets, this can be a stressful time, and knowing our pets are in a comfortable and happy environment can make all the difference.
Luckily, a local entrepreneur and his amazing team have made it their mission to offer a clean, safe, caring space for dogs to stay when their owners are away. Columbus Boarding and Training, LLC opened its doors this past October, and every element of the space has been designed with your canines’ needs in mind.
Patrick and Samanntha Stout have six dogs of their own and a whole farm full of other animals they care for. A family guy, Patrick is father to four and has loved dogs his entire life. With over ten years experience in the pet care industry, and serving over 13,500 dogs per year through Personal Paws Mobile Grooming business, he may know a thing or two about keeping canines happy.
The Stouts consistently heard from customers that the local area had a need for a clean, safe and welcoming boarding and training facility. They agreed, and decided to make it their mission to create a space where they themselves would feel comfortable leaving their dogs for care.
The boarding facility was painstakingly designed by Patrick, with purposeful details like sloped flooring for keeping the area easy to clean. A commercial grade dishwasher was installed as well to allow for sanitizing the stainless steel bowls.
As the concept for their boarding facility took shape, cleanliness was at the top of Patrick’s priorities. Going above and beyond the requirements and standards for dog boarding, Patrick took many measures to ensure his boarding facility would remain pristine. “We want the animals to have the healthiest environment possible to be in,” Patrick explained.
Giving our pets a humane, caring and stimulating environment is top priority at Columbus Boarding and Training. Frequent opportunities to play outside, practice agility training, play fetch, and just enjoy the freedom to be a dog are scheduled into each dog’s stay. All of the dogs have plenty of room to stretch their legs, and every kennel has an elevated bed. Dogs who reside in the same household can share a kennel if they prefer, keeping them close to their familiar companions.
At Columbus Boarding and Training, dogs are taken outdoors every two hours at a minimum, where they can use the bathroom and play in a grassy yard with several agility playgrounds and frisbees, with plenty of space to run around and explore. Puzzles and play structures keep the dogs mentally and physically stimulated. “It’s more than just boarding, it’s an enrichment- based experience,” Patrick says.
Training can be one of the most important and rewarding experiences in a dog’s life, for you and for your pup. Columbus Boarding and Training offers on-leash and off-leash obedience training to give dogs a foundation of good behavior as they learn to consistently follow basic commands. Several dog training options are offered, including two and three-week daycare training options and a four week in-house boarding option which comes with guaranteed results. The training includes private lessons with the owner so they can continue working with the dog at home and, with consistency, achieve the desired results.
The socialization that comes with training gives dogs the chance to learn appropriate interaction with people and other dogs, and it builds confidence in both the dog and the owner to support a healthy relationship.
“It needs to be a happy environment,” Patrick explains. The trainers work to get to know each dog on a personal level, and use praise and positive reinforcement to train them. As a bonus,if dogs board at the facility after training, staff members will continue practicing the training exercises with them.
Peace of mind is everything when you have to spend time away from your pet. The staff at Columbus Boarding and Training make it a point to send you photos and videos while your pet is with them, keeping you updated on the activities your pet has been enjoying while in their care.
“If you leave your dog here, they’re going to get the best treatment and attention in the area,” Patrick says. Collectively, the staff members at Columbus Boarding and Training have over thirty-five years of experience boarding, grooming, training and caring for pets.
Ongoing or periodic daycare and boarding packages are available to suit your schedule and needs. Visit columbusboarding.com to view package options and schedule appointments.
Patrick and his team also understand the importance of proper grooming to keeping dogs both happy and healthy (and looking great). With this in mind, the folks at Columbus Boarding and Training have designed an entire line of premium pet care products, including shampoo, conditioner, and body mist, all made with top quality ingredients. The all-natural products are gentle and effective and don’t contain any parabens or sulfates. Their Personal Paws pet care product line can be purchased for at-home use from the retail shop, and are also available to purchase nationwide through online shops such as Amazon.
Dog treats, harnesses, and unique toys are all also available at the retail shop inside the boarding facility, and the team has taken care to stock the shop with specialty items that can’t be found in big name stores.
Patrick and his staff at Columbus Boarding and Training are committed to humane, compassionate care for our canine friends, and their considerations for safety, cleanliness, stimulating play, and enrichment go above and beyond to meet the needs of the dogs they nurture, and the owners who entrust them with their care.
Find more on their social media sites on both Facebook and Instagram. Call them up at 706.221.2085 (tel:706.221.2085) or stop by the facility for a tour, 6086 Coca Cola Boulevard, in Columbus
By Natalie Downey
Columbus Boarding and Training is a skilled Dog Boarding & Training in Columbus, GA. Accepting new appointments. Call today or request an appointment on our website.
