Preparing to leave home for a vacation or business trip is always stressful, and if you are boarding your dog for the first time, that stress can be even worse. In order to reduce the stress of your first trip away from your best friend, there are steps you can take to make things easier for both of you.As soon as the trip dates are confirmed, begin looking for a kennel. Your veterinarian can recommend
When we leave our dogs at a boarding kennel, we tell ourselves that surely they will miss us terribly, as we miss them. However, unless your dog has a cognitive disorder, it is unlikely that he will forget you while you are away.Anyone who has worked at a veterinary clinic or boarding kennel can attest to the fact that dogs miss their owners when they are boarded. However, with the increasing recognition that dogs are
All pet owners should make the time to look for a proper boarding facility within a reasonable distance from their home and their veterinarian. Inevitably, there will come a day when you will need to board your dog somewhere, even if only for a few days – a family emergency, a child’s graduation, or simply a long-overdue vacation. Choosing a place in advance will help you to avoid rushing into a decision that you may