A checklist for drop-off day What to pack for dog boarding

If your dog is boarding with us, here is what to pack for a smooth drop-off. Label everything with your dog's name, and we keep it organized until pickup.

The supply closet, where everything you pack for your dog stays organized: labeled bins for food, treats, medications, toys and leashes

The packing checklist

Everything your dog needs for a comfortable stay. One bag is plenty.

Food & feeding

Your dog's regular food
Enough for the whole stay, plus a day or two extra.
Meals portioned or a scoop
Pre-portioned bags per meal are easiest.
Written feeding instructions
Amounts, meal times, toppers and any allergies.
Favorite treats
The ones your dog already knows.

Medications

In original, labeled containers
Showing your dog's name, the dose and the prescribing vet.
Written instructions from your vet
Clear written instructions and a complete dosing schedule from your veterinarian, including supplements.
A few spare doses
In case your return is delayed.

Leash & collar

Collar or harness with ID tags
Worn at drop-off, with your current phone number.
A standard leash

Comfort from home

One bed or blanket
Machine-washable is easiest.
A favorite toy
Durable and safe to use unsupervised.
Something that smells like home
A worn T-shirt can help a nervous dog settle.

Contacts & vet details

Where to reach you
A phone number that works while you are away.
An emergency contact
Their name and phone number, which we need before boarding.
Your veterinarian
Name, clinic, phone number and address.
Current vaccination records
Rabies, Bordetella and DHPP, if you haven’t sent them before the stay.
Boarding agreement
You agree to it when you send your request, and you can read it again any time on our website.

Bringing more than one dog? Pack and label each dog's food and medications separately.

Please leave at home

To keep every guest safe and every room calm, please do not pack these.

How a day in our care runs

Not needed for the stay

Rawhides, bones and bully sticks
They can cause squabbles between dogs, and some are a choking risk.
Retractable leashes
A standard leash gives better control around other dogs.
Irreplaceable or sentimental items
Things can get chewed or misplaced, so keep treasured items safe at home.

The dog room: two plush dog beds on a woven rug, a raised food and water stand, and a Dog Room sign on the wall

Bag packed?
Request a stay.

Send your dates and your dog's details, and we will confirm everything before drop-off.

Request a Stay