Ways That A Boarding Service Will Assess Your Animal
Posted on: 14 August 2019
People who seek a new boarding service for their dog might be surprised to hear that the boarding service wants to meet the animal in advance of the day that it will be hosting the pet. Not every boarding service takes this approach, but some want to put the animal through an assessment period. This short meeting will allow the boarding service staff to better understand your animal, and you'll also find that it's useful for asking any questions that you might have — as well as seeing the premises and observing other dogs that are present. Here are some ways that the boarding service might assess your dog.
Responsiveness To Commands
As you interact with your pet, the boarding service will note how responsive the animal is to your commands. Some dogs are highly attentive in this area and will do whatever their owner tells them — even in an unfamiliar setting in which there are lots of distractions. Other dogs struggle to follow commands. The boarding service wants to know how your pet responds so that the interactions with it will be easy. For example, if an employee will be dealing with a dog that doesn't respond well, he or she may need to take more time to handle the animal.
Overall Demeanor
You can also expect that the boarding service will keep a close eye on your dog's overall demeanor. While it's common for some pets to be a little uneasy when they enter a new environment — especially when there are other dogs in the space — some dogs will quickly grow comfortable and be keen to interact with their peers. Other dogs will remain shy and prefer to keep away from the other animals. Either scenario may be applicable to your dog, and having this assessment take place before your boarding drop-off date ensures that the staff at the dog daycare will know how to deal with your dog.
Specific Needs
Some dogs have more needs that others, and your assessment meeting with the boarding service will allow the staff to understand any special requirements that are relevant to your pet. For example, some animals require medication that the staff will need to understand how to administer. Some elderly animals need a lot of sleep; if this is the case for your animal, the staff may plan to keep it in an area that is a little more isolated so it will have some quiet during the day.
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