Arrival and Departure Tips

ARRIVAL DAY

PLEASE allow enough time to check in. Our pets, especially dogs are very sensitive to our moods and feelings. If you arrive rushed or worried about ‘catching a plane”, your dog will arrive at camp agitated and concerned. “Emotional farewells” are also very difficult for dogs and make them feel upset and worried.

DO NOT FEED YOUR DOG OR GIVE MORE THAN SMALL QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 4 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TIME. We cannot over-state how important this is. Boarding is an exciting experience for dogs, and they will get diarrhea, nausea, or worse if they have just eaten.

PICK-UP DAY

DO NOT FEED YOUR DOG OR GIVE MORE THAN VERY SMALL QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 4 HOURS AFTER PICK-UP. Your dog will be very excited and happy to see you. He/she may gulp their food or water, and this can cause digestive problems ranging from diarrhea or nausea to life-threatening conditions.

Don’t be surprised if your dog sleeps a lot the first day or two back at home. The home environment is very quiet and calm after the excitement of boarding, and this sleepiness is quite common and normal.