With the holiday season fast approaching, the time to reserve your slot at a quality pet boarding facility is now. Booking a space for them months ahead of time is always wise to guarantee that nothing causes you to cancel your plans later because of pet care issues. Picking a reputable facility is essential, but you should also prepare your pet for boarding to make the experience less stressful for them. 

How to Prepare for Pet Boarding

1. Drop Them Off in the Morning 

Ideally, you should be using the same pet boarding facility regularly, so your pet becomes familiar with the place and the staff. But there’s always a first time. If possible, when dropping your pet off for the first time, do it in the morning. This will give your pet an entire day to get used to the new people, pets, and surroundings before bedtime. 

2. Bring an Item From Home

Bring a pet bed or blanket that your pet loves with you at drop-off. Having a familiar item from home will calm them, and give them a little bit of home in a strange place while you’re gone. No matter how great the boarding facility is, your pet will appreciate something that’s theirs. Be sure to check with the facility first to see what is allowed. 

3. Practice Sleeping Alone

If your pet regularly sleeps in the same bed as you, that may lead to separation anxiety when you’re not around. To prepare for sleeping alone at the boarding facility, practice having them sleep alone at home for a few weeks before your trip. This can be difficult at first, but worth it in the end, since it will cause your pet less overall stress when you’re gone. 

Perry Animal Hospital in Perry, GA, provides Houston County families with superior pet care throughout their pet’s life. Whether you need puppy care, pet boarding, microchips, or vaccinations, the professional animal hospital staff is there to make sure your pet is living its best life. To schedule your next pet exam, call 478-224-7387 or visit them online today.