Factors to Consider While Selecting the Right Pet Boarding

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It’s summertime and the golden shimmering sand, cool breeze, and sparkling water of beaches are calling you. As much as you want to go on the trip, the thought of leaving your pooch alone fills you with dread.

 

But, wait!

It is neither necessary nor practical to take your pup everywhere you go. While staying away for extended periods, you can keep your dog comfortably at a boarding kennel.

 

Dog boarding experts take care of your pooch’s health and nutritional needs. What’s more? Your pooch can play with fellow dogs and live comfortably until you return. Who knows, maybe this boarding experience can even turn out to be a unique trip for him!

 

Here are some essential dog boarding tips for a fun, comfortable and playful boarding experience for your pooch.

 

1.  Choose The Best Boarding Facility

A good boarding facility ensures a great boarding experience for your fido. But, how do you find one? It is important to know some factors to consider while selecting the right boarding place. You can start by asking your vet, friends, and neighbours about the best kennels in your area.

 

Do thorough research about the facilities at the boarding place and its staff. Are the caregivers well-trained and experienced in handling dogs?   How many dogs does the kennel have at a time?

 

Heads up, it’s better to stay away from kennels with too less staff or too many pets to care for as they might pay less attention to an individual fido.

 

2.  Visit the Boarding Kennel Before The Experience

It’s better to pay a visit to the kennel beforehand. Also, let your pup stay there for a few hours in order to make him feel comfortable and familiar with the conditions.

 

Take a look at the boarding area and make sure it's safe, clean and hygienic. You can also evaluate the provisions they provide in terms of food, water, shelter, ventilation, temperature control, etc.

 

During this trial experience, it’d be wise to enquire whether the boarding facility has a vet and first aid service.

3.  Keep Your Goodbye Short & Sweet

Long, emotional and heart-warming goodbyes can escalate the separation anxiety in dogs. Keep your goodbyes short, simple and cheerful. Just give him a few kisses and a warm hug and be on your way.

4.  Bring Your Pooch’s Food

Many of the best boarding facilities take care of your pup’s health and nutritional needs. However, a sudden change in the diet can trigger a lot of abdominal problems. Thus, it is best to drop your dog’s food with the caregivers at the kennel. Also, make sure to specify how to prepare it, how much to use for a single serving and how often to serve.

 

If your pooch is on a specific diet for medical reasons, make sure to give that food product in reasonable quantity to the staff. Further, let them know where they can find more if they run out of stock.

5.  Inform the Staff About Your Pooch’s Behaviour Pattern

Some pups are easy to mingle while some prefer to stay alone and enjoy their own company. Either way, it's better to inform the staff about your pooch’s preferences to ensure the best boarding experience for him.

 

Moreover, you can leave your pet’s favourite bed, blanket, toys, shampoo, etc at the kennel to make him feel comfortable. 

6.  Provide Access to Pet’s Medical Records

If you’ve chosen the right boarding kennel, everything will be fine and you can stay stress-free while you’re away.

 

However, as a precaution, you can share a photocopy of your fido’s medical records with the caregivers in case any health emergency arises. You can even give the contact details of your vet. In case your vet is unavailable, give them other reliable options.

 

Are you looking for a remarkable pet boarding service? Our pet boarding experts at PawwPurrfect can give your pooch a memorable and hassle-free boarding experience.

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