Preparing the arrival properly avoids improvisation and allows the team to maintain important routines from the first day.
Documents and identification
Bring the up-to-date health record and confirm that the microchip is registered with the correct details. Provide a contact who will be available during the stay.
Food and medication
Explain quantities, schedules, intolerances and any special instructions. Medication should be clearly labelled and supplied with precise directions.
The information that matters
Explain how your dog relates to people and other dogs, what causes fear, how it rests and whether it has shown escape behaviour, resource guarding or anxiety.
- Usual routine
- Handling needs
- Veterinary contact
- Authorised collection person
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Should my dog bring its own bed or toys?
It depends on the centre’s protocol and the dog’s behaviour. Ask first: familiar objects can help some dogs and trigger resource guarding in others.
