If you have done pet boarding a few times, the animal will know what is happening and it won’t be so bad when you bring her in for boarding. Pets that have never been boarded need a little more preparation with the process. You can bring your pet by for a short stay, half of a day, or one day overnight. For them to get used to the idea of staying in a new place with you. When you drop your pet off try to act as normal as possible. If you are nervous or excited the pet will pick up on that, and will also become nervous. Do not act as if anything unusual is happening.

In addition to preparing your pet for the physical reality of being in a kennel, there are other things you can do. Bring the dog or cat’s favorite blanket, or even bring the animal’s bed if you like. You may also bring a toy, but no more than one. The more things the pet is used to, the better when they are in the kennel. If you have two dogs, for instance, we can also work it out for them to be together. You may bring food and snacks for your pet, but we have healthy food available as part of the boarding.