For some, boarding their dog can be difficult. The good news is– it doesn’t have to be! One of the most important things with boarding your dog is finding a trustworthy boarding facility that you feel comfortable leaving your dog at.
If you’re planning a trip, one of the things you should to do is make sure your dog is crate trained. We implement crate training for our puppies early on so that they are comfortable being in a crate. The longest time they should be in their crate is at night when they are asleep. Their crate should be treated like their personal space, like your bedroom is to you. They should feel safe and relaxed when they are inside their crate.
Boarding is like a mini vacation or “camp” if you will for your dog. However, you don’t need to bring all their belongings with them. So bring only the essentials:
- Kibble
- Supplements
- Small blanket or a personal shirt with your scent
- Small toy
- Medications with the label/instructions if they have any
- collar
- leash
Clearly label all your dog’s belongings with their name, so that they don’t get mixed up with another dog’s items. Place their items in a small reusable bag or small duffle bag.
Things NOT to bring:
- Perishable items
- Dog bed
- Loud or large toys
- Expensive items
We offer prorated boarding fees with food included for your convenience. We use Taste of the Wild kibble, Nupro Joint supplements, and Organic pureed sweet potato.
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Don’t be tempted to give your dog a ton of treats or a “special meal” right before you board them. It upsets their tummy for the first day or two. You can save the mass load of treats for when you’re reunited. It will be positive reinforcement that they were a good boy/girl while you were away.
I hope you found this information helpful. Thanks for reading.
–Angelyne