Boarding dog tips

We know boarding your dog while you go on vacation can be stressful, but with help from our boarding pet experts, you can make your dog’s vacation fun too! The following tips have been very helpful for our customers. They make the process go smoothly and ensure your dog has a good time while he’s boarding with us.

1. Bring your pup for a day of daycamp at our pet resort so he can get used to the environment. Our pet friendly staff is ready to introduce your dog to new dog friends and human friends alike.

2. Visit our pet resort ahead of your trip so you can fill out paperwork and take a grand tour, this is the best time to bring vaccination records too so they can be entered in our system. By preparing everything in advance you will be able to dash to the airport without delays on the day you drop off your dog for boarding.

3. Make a reservation at our boarding facility in advance so that your dog’s room can be ensured. Our luxury rooms are limited and can fill up fast, especially during holidays.

4. Bring a towel or blanket that can be washed for your dog to sleep on. Our pet resort can provide one of our blankets and cots as well if you prefer.

5. Bring your dog’s food and medications, including at least one extra day’s worth, just in case. Don’t worry we feed really high end dog food at our pet resort in case your food runs out, but its best not to switch foods suddenly if it can be avoided.

6. Bring a large, safe chew toy. We can put it in your dog’s suite for comfort during his alone time. It is not necessary to bring his whole collection though, we don’t want to misplace a special toy.

7. Schedule extras like daycamp, cuddle time or dog training to fill in the time during your dog’s stay. We provide three walks during the day but these extras ensure even more one on one attention and play time.

8. Schedule a bath with our grooming department so your dog can be nice and clean on his way home. Playing and hanging out can get the dogs a bit dirty.

9. When you drop off your dog for boarding, make a swift exit. The more you hang out saying good bye to your pup the more nervous they tend to get. If you just hand them over they are usually quite happy to go in with their new friends.

10. Likewise, when you pick up, try to stay calm. If you act like it is no big deal your dog will go back to his normal self much faster than if you make a fuss. When you get home, let your dog rest and don’t feed him for a few hours, provide plenty of water and allow access to your yard.