It’s that time of the year when everyone is planning to go someplace for a holiday. We cannot always take our pooches and kittens with us. It’s always a pet parent dilemma on where to leave their best friends.<\/p>\n
Our experts recommend sensitizing our puppers from the very beginning. Start by leaving them behind for a few minutes and then come back, slowly increasing the duration so that they know that you will return.<\/p>\n
The second most important thing you need to do is identify friends and family members who agree to look after them while you are away. Introduce your dogs \/cats to them and let them socialize with them. Let them become familiar with them. Take them to their homes often to be familiar with the surroundings.<\/p>\n
Pets are most comfortable in their surroundings, so the caregivers should come and stay at your home while away. Only if that is not possible one should choose the latter.<\/p>\n
We recommend the last option to house them in a pet boarding facility. Choose a pet boarding facility that adheres to all the norms <\/p>\n
Checklist for to shortlist a boarding facility :<\/p>\n
1) Neat, clean, and well ventilated<\/p>\n
2) Can adapt to your pet needs<\/p>\n
3) Board only well-socialized dogs<\/p>\n
4) Ensure that all boarders are vaccinated.<\/p>\n
5) On the call vet<\/p>\n
6) 24\/7 video surveillance<\/p>\n
7) Individual spaces\/kennel for each pet<\/p>\n
8) Adequate open space for the pets to play<\/p>\n
9) The staff is well trained and compassionate.<\/p>\n
10) The team can respond to emergencies<\/p>\n
Once you have identified a boarding facility, start taking your pup to the facility to explore. The pet needs to get familiar with the surroundings. The staff and handlers at the boarding facility. Leave your<\/p>\n
furball for a few minutes initially and slowly increase the time at the facility. This will help you pupper quickly adjust once you leave for an extended period and reduce anxiety considerably.<\/p>\n
Remember, abandonment is a pupper’s worst fear, and they tend to get into depression if not managed well. We all have stories of dogs\/cats not eating for days once they are dropped off in a boarding facility, or worse they fall sick.<\/p>\n
Keep the goodbyes very brief. And lastly, leave a piece of you behind with the puppy, like your t-shirt hoodies that’s their comfort cloth along with their favorite toys and treats. Let the staff know about their schedules and things that can trigger negative behavior.<\/p>\n
Happy Holidays to you and your puppers !!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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