Sending Frou Frou out for her
first Vacay can be a little nerve-wracking. Take comfort in knowing that all of our DogVacay hosts are hand approved (not everyone makes the cut) and many of them are vets, professional trainers and all of them are avid dog lovers. Here are some things you can do to make sure your precious
pomeranian has the time of her life on vacay.
- Make sure the guest dog and resident dog have a chance to meet at a neutral location. Whether it’s taking a short walk around the neighborhood or meeting at a local dog park, having the dogs meet in a neutral location ensures that the resident dog doesn’t become territorial. Also, meeting in a neutral location allows the your dog to find their place in the pack.
- Schedule a Meet and Greet: Scheduling a meet and greet is so important because it gives you, the DogVacay host and your dog a chance to meet and make sure their home is right for your dog. Also, it’s a great chance to discuss your dog’s health, temperament, diet and any other special needs.
- Be honest! Being clear and detailed about your dog’s condition will help the host to take the best care of your dog. Let your host know about any food allergies your pup has so that they can be sure not to feed them something incorrect. If your dog has any temperament issues or fears, relaying that information to the host will help them know what to avoid and how to prepare for it.
- Know what to bring: Packing for your pup is almost like packing up your kids for summer camp. You want to make sure to pack your pooch things that he needs and things that will remind him of home. Even though your host may have some dog food prepared, bring your dog’s normal food to ensure that he won’t have an upset stomach. Make sure to pack your dog’s leashes and collars, water and food bowl and any dog beds or toys your dog is accustomed to. Also, if your dog has separation anxiety, pack a T-Shirt that smells like youso your pup will feel more safe and secure.
- Confirm pick up and drop off times beforehand: This makes sure that both you and the host are clear on when the vacay begins and ends. Also, stay in communication with your host, if for some reason you are unable to pick up your dog on time, let your host know so they can plan accordingly.
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I want them to be taken well care of and not stressed from my being gone for so long. Most boarding fees are more than I can afford, but I will manage. I live
in Cumming, GA. Anyone have any suggestions for me?
I have a neighbor who has volunteered to come walk
my doggies several times a day, but she doesn’t even
walk her own dog on a regular schedule so I am very
hesitant to depend on her to take care of my two. Any
wisdom from any of you will be most appreciated.