[Celyn]

I've no experience boarding pets, but I have looked after my neighbours cat while they've gone away for a week or two each year. It's definitely worth asking your dad to see if he can feed, water and maybe clean out the cage for your guinea pigs. I'm just wondering whether your dad has handle your guinea pigs (or any guinea pigs for that matter)? I don't have any experience with animals and felt a little anxious the first time I was looking after my neighbour's cat so I imagine that if your dad hasn't had any/much experience with guinea pigs, he might feel similar. But it can help to know that a pet is being looked after by someone you automatically know and trust.

I'm in the process of studying a pet sitting course (nothing special, just out of interest) and though it's not the same, it does seem to be that the owner will provide everything and instructions as to when to feed, what to feed, how much to feed, any other requirements etc. I know this is different from boarding but I imagine that it would be a similar process. I just checked on a boarding centre in my area and they do state that owners need to bring their cage, food, bedding and instructions with them, so perhaps if the one you are looking at doesn't state this you can ask and find out?

You might also want to look for reviews or the comments on social media as well to see what other people say about them, or whether they mention any animal related qualifications, as a way to gauge trustworthiness.

Ideally, whether you board your pets or get your dad to look after them, they should be following your instructions so that your guinea pigs get the best care while you are away.