What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Boarding at a Facility
Dog boarding can be stressful on both the owner and the dog. The dog can get stressed from being away from his human family, familiar home, toys, smells, etc. The dog’s owner can have anxiety about the care their pet will receive and how the dog will adapt to the new surroundings. Advantages of Dog Boarding at a Facility Boarding facilities may have trained staff to calm dogs who may have separation anxiety. They may also have staff who are trained to administer correct dosages of medications to dogs. You can also call most facilities to check on your pet throughout the stay and, even though there may be different staff interacting with your pet at different times, they can take notes of each interaction and have those available to you upon request. Disadvantages of Dog Boarding at a Facility While boarding at the facility, it is possible that your pet could sustain a minor scratch or injury while playing, just as he could at home. Instances of this may be rare but it could happen. Y...