A stay at a dog boarding facility can be a fun vacation for your dog. He or she will go on several walks, enjoy play time with other dogs of similar temperament, and be fed high-quality meals every day of his or her stay. However, there are some things you should know as a dog owner to make your dog’s experience more enjoyable. Here’s what dog owners should know about dog boarding:
Advance Reservations Will Ensure You a Spot To ensure your pet has a space at a high-quality dog boarding facility, make reservations two weeks in advance. This will ensure your pet has a spot at your top choice.
Immunizations Protect All Dogs Make sure your dog’s immunizations are up-to-date before his stay at the facility. You should also bring current immunization records if the doggie hotel requires them. Immunizations prevent the spread of disease, and if all dogs are up-to-date on their shots, every dog can enjoy a safe stay.
Medications Are Provided by the Owner You should bring any and all prescription medications that your dog takes. You should also provide the kennel with prescription numbers and your pharmacy name in case a refill needs to be obtained. Even if your dog’s stay will be short, providing this information is important in case your return is delayed unexpectedly.
Early Introductions to the Facility Are Key If your dog is prone to separation anxiety, consider bringing your pet to the facility for a tour the day before the scheduled stay. This will allow your dog to become more familiar with the location and enjoy the boarding experience more.
Farewells Shouldn’t Be Too Emotional If you stage an emotional farewell with your dog, it may make the dog nervous. Dogs can sense and reflect human emotions, so make the farewell a positive one.
Very Important Paws will treat your dog like a V.I.P. We offer luxury dog suites, dog training, and grooming services in West Palm Beach. Give us a call at (561) 366-9004 for more information.
I wanted to thank you and your staff for the good job you did with Ben during his recent stay. He was happy when we picked him up and didn't appear to have been stressed at all. You gave him a bath before he went home and he looked beautiful! I would like to know what shampoo and/or conditioner you used on him. His fur...
Thank you very much for your kind words Pat! We're so happy Ben had as much fun at Very Important Paws as we did having him! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you, and we look forward to having Ben back with us again! For more information about dog boarding in West Palm Beach, give Very Important Paws a call today at (561) 366-9004!
Because many dogs are happiest when they have a job to do that pleases their owner, training offers many benefits to your relationship with your dog.
Watch this video to learn about the many benefits of dog training. When a dog is involved in training, he or she is less likely to engage in destructive behaviors. Owners and dogs also bond through the training process, because they are working productively together toward a common goal.
Very Important Paws in West Palm Beach is a dog hotel and boarding facility that offers dog training courses for pets. Give us a call at (561) 366-9004 for more information.
Obedience training is not only useful for dog owners, but it is also healthy for dogs as well, because it requires them to utilize their mental and communicative skills. Dog training also reinforces the bond between dog and owner. Here are some of the skills your dog will learn in training courses:
Basic Commands Dog training programs are most effective when they start with the basics. Basic commands include “come,” “sit,” “stay,” and “leave it.” If your dog tends to lead you on walks instead of the other way around, a training class can also help you teach your dog how to walk on a loose leash.
Advanced Commands Training classes can also teach your dog to obey more complicated commands, like “back up,” “shake,” and “roll over.” The command “back up” is useful for large dogs who don’t know how imposing their size may seem to a stranger.
How to Resist Unwanted Behaviors Many dog owners seek out the help of a training class to discourage their dogs from continuing unwanted behaviors, like jumping on people and furniture, pulling on the leash, and excessive barking. Traditional training classes can help with these common problems, but to remedy more specific behavioral problems, at-home private lessons and training are especially effective.
Social Skills Training classes will also improve your dog’s behavior in social situations with other dogs, people, and small children. Sessions will teach your dog to accept friendly strangers, react to other dogs civilly, and walk through a crowd without problems. This training also helps dogs develop the skills to always pay attention to their masters despite distractions like crowds, tempting smells, and noises.
Very Important Paws is a West Palm Beach pet daycare, luxury boarding and training facility. We offer group obedience classes, private lessons, Canine Good Citizen classes, and many other courses. Call us today at (561) 366-9004 to learn more about our West Palm Beach location.
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