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thePack.in Reviews: Becky's Bow Wow House, Banashankari | Dog Boarding in Bangalore
Searching for dog boarding in Banashankari, Bangalore? thePack.in experts reviewed the cage-free facilities at Becky’s Bow Wow House including their facilities, booking process, charges and more. Read on for the full review.
Prarthana Seshadri
Creative Lead, thePack.in
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Becky’s Bow Wow House is one of the most well-known dog boarding places in Bangalore. Run by brother-sister duo Tarun and Preity Khatri, this is a cage-free facility where dogs stay together in small groups in a closely-monitored set-up, as opposed to the traditional kennel system.
The idea was born out of Preity’s dissatisfaction with how Becky, her Beagle, was kept in boarding places. “The thought of Becky being confined in a kennel all day long really bothered me. I wanted to create a place completely cage-free, where dogs could be dogs. They could move around and have their vacation when their parents were on vacation,” she says.
In her quest to find Becky a better home away from home, she established the eponymous Becky's Bow Wow House.
The idea was born out of Preity’s dissatisfaction with how Becky, her Beagle, was kept in boarding places. “The thought of Becky being confined in a kennel all day long really bothered me. I wanted to create a place completely cage-free, where dogs could be dogs. They could move around and have their vacation when their parents were on vacation,” she says.
In her quest to find Becky a better home away from home, she established the eponymous Becky's Bow Wow House.
Review
Becky's Banashankari is a beautiful, two-storied, colonial bungalow converted into a dog boarding home. Room entryways are arched, and segregated by 4ft tall picket fences to keep dogs from jumping over (they still try though!).
Dogs are split up into rooms based on their size, temperament, and levels of socialisation. The rooms are clean and airy enough to accommodate multiple dogs. Each pack of dogs is monitored by an experienced caretaker. Additionally, CCTV cameras have been installed for 24x7 supervision. Parents are updated daily through photos and videos of their dogs on WhatsApp.
One feature at Becky’s that is bound to pique your dog’s interest is the outdoor turfed lawn, which is used for free play, activities, games and agility exercises. Dogs are allowed supervised playtime three times a day. Outdoor activities keep the dogs mentally and physically engaged, in turn helping them settle more peacefully indoors. They also have a swimming pool for your water-loving dog to remain active and beat the heat, in one shot!
While the dog boarding setup is completely kennel-free, they do have a few crates that are reserved for emergencies or if dogs become uncomfortable in their designated pack.
They have two centres in Bangalore- in Banashankari and in Hosa Road. Please note that this is our review of their Banashankari branch.
Meals
Dogs are provided with 2-3 meals per day, depending on their size/breed. Parents have the option of choosing between boiled chicken & rice, boiled veggies & rice, and curd rice. Meals can be customised keeping in mind your dog’s needs, allergies, food sensitivities and intolerances. Furthermore, parents can opt to send in meals to be fed to their dogs.
Dogs are split up into rooms based on their size, temperament, and levels of socialisation. The rooms are clean and airy enough to accommodate multiple dogs. Each pack of dogs is monitored by an experienced caretaker. Additionally, CCTV cameras have been installed for 24x7 supervision. Parents are updated daily through photos and videos of their dogs on WhatsApp.
One feature at Becky’s that is bound to pique your dog’s interest is the outdoor turfed lawn, which is used for free play, activities, games and agility exercises. Dogs are allowed supervised playtime three times a day. Outdoor activities keep the dogs mentally and physically engaged, in turn helping them settle more peacefully indoors. They also have a swimming pool for your water-loving dog to remain active and beat the heat, in one shot!
While the dog boarding setup is completely kennel-free, they do have a few crates that are reserved for emergencies or if dogs become uncomfortable in their designated pack.
They have two centres in Bangalore- in Banashankari and in Hosa Road. Please note that this is our review of their Banashankari branch.
Meals
Dogs are provided with 2-3 meals per day, depending on their size/breed. Parents have the option of choosing between boiled chicken & rice, boiled veggies & rice, and curd rice. Meals can be customised keeping in mind your dog’s needs, allergies, food sensitivities and intolerances. Furthermore, parents can opt to send in meals to be fed to their dogs.
A group training session in progress on the turfed lawn at Becky's Bow Wow House, Banashankari
Expert opinion
"Becky's Bow Wow House is a spacious, hygienic dog boarding space with ample room to facilitate the physical and mental stimulation needs of a dog. With multiple gates and structured compounds, the place is designed keeping in mind the safety and well-being of dogs. Great place to check out if you've got a well-socialised dog that enjoys a good swim & play session! Since the facility doesn't use cages, it's not recommended for dogs having a tendency and history of reactivity or aggression.
Like any new boarding experience, start off with short stays, and gradually increase as your dog starts to get comfortable with the place."
Like any new boarding experience, start off with short stays, and gradually increase as your dog starts to get comfortable with the place."
Snippets from a thePack.in Swimming Camp at Becky's Bow Wow House.
Boarding process
- Contact Becky’s to book an appointment.
- Application form: Fill out a form detailing your dog’s vaccination and medical history, behaviour, etc.
- Pre-visit for behaviour assessment: You are contacted for a pre-visit where your dog’s behaviour and temperament are assessed by Preity and her team, to see if he will be comfortable in a cage-free setup. This is a critical step in ensuring a successful stay for your dog. We recommend speaking to your trainer/behaviourist and sharing their report with Preity's team for the best possible outcome.
- Before Boarding: Ticks & Fleas Check– Becky’s staff does a thorough check for any ticks or fleas on the dog. They have a very strict policy of boarding only those dogs which are infestation-free.
- If all goes well, book your slots for the selected dates and drop off your dog for boarding!
Centre Timings
7 AM- 6 PM on all days
Rates
Boarding rates vary on the basis of the size of the dog. They range from INR 550 to INR 750 per day.
Contact Details
Preity Khatri
+91 7899914977
Banashankari, Google Maps link
Other branches: Hosa Road
DISCLAIMER:
This is not a sponsored post. Pet parents are advised to take this information at their discretion and note that it is subject to change. This review is an effort to bring together all the information required for you to make the right decision for your pets.
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Prarthana Seshadri
Creative Lead, thePack.in
Prarthana is the creative lead at thePack.in. Interior Designer by education, Prarthana has always been fascinated by the animal world. When not designing creatives, she is often found researching on cat parenting and plans to become a cat mom soon
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