Knowing that she would be safe in a veterinary environment, I boarded my German Shepherd,Clara, air Westlake Boarding Kennel and also asked that she be bathed and furminated on the day I would return. I found the fees to be extremely reasonable. Clara was obviously well cared for. Her coat was as clean and beautiful as I ever remember, and the furmination has taken care of any shedding so far. Being an abused rescue dog, Clara is extremely shy. I know that she received quite a bit of attention while I was gone because she seems a little less wary of people that she has encountered on our walks lately Thank you so much, Nancy