I’ve been to a few pet shop and animal clinics here in Malaysia recently. I noticed that they do provide boarding services to pets. It’s unavoidable that sometimes we need to be away from home and no one is there for our pets. So, learning and checking out on boarding service is one of the important topic to learn for all dog owners.

Here are some tips on boarding your pets:

1. Start boarding your pets at kennel at early stage. They will have difficulty adjusting to kennel when they get older.

2. Do some research, check out different kennel and compare the price and environment before boarding your pets.

3. Check and ask who will be the one taking care of the pets. Talk to them and see whether do they give you a warm and fuzzy feeling and show knowledge and care for the pets.

4. Always leash your dog when check-in.

5. Make sure the kennel condition is good. The place must looks and smell clean indoor and outdoor. Check whether there is enough light and ventilation and if the temperature is comfortable.

6. Check with the kennel what are the necessary things to bring, for example treats, toys and food.

7. When check-in, bring together most recent vaccination certificate.

8. Provide the kennel staff as much information about your pet along with past health problem or any medication your pet might be on.

9. When check in time, try not to make your pet feel like he’s being left behind. Try not to have tears and guilty feeling as dogs can sense our feeling. Just to reassure him/her that everything is going to be all right.