For every owner, there are times when you have to be away from home – for holidays, visiting family and friends, hospitalization or business trips, for instance. During such times, you will to make arrangements for your dog to be looked after. You may leave your pet to your family members, friends or colleagues, a petsitter or even a boarding kennels.
If you’ve decided to leave your dog with a boarding kennels or an animal shelter make sure to seek recommendations from vets and dog-owning loved ones. Visit likley establishments first to satisfy yourself your dog will be well cared for. Your dog will need to be vaccinated against relevant diseases, so ensure his inoculatations are up to date well in advance.
If you’ve decided to use a petsitter, make sure you use a reputable agency that vets its staff carefully and provides insurance in case of mishaps.
Even when you’re in a vacation, it’s very important that you keep your dog’s training on track while you’re on vacation. Like reiterated a hundred of times, consistency during training is the key to a successful puppy/dog training program. So even if you’re away, it’s important that you make an effort to ensure your dog and his training is still in good hands.
Preparing ahead of time.
Make a list of all the behavior issues and training techniques you’re currently working on. Less severe behavior problems, such as jumping up to greet or attention barking, can be handled by most pet sitters. But more advanced training techniques may require that your dog stay with a certified trainer or at a ”board and train” facility while you’re gone.- source
- image sourceWhichever resource you decide to temporarily give guardianship to your dog, make sure to leave the following information before you depart:1. Contact details for yourself and your vet.2. What food your dog has, how much and when.3. Any medical details if your dog is receiving treatment.4. Any specific dos and don’ts in regards with your pet’s training.5. Maps and duration times of safe walk paths if necessary.
