Scooter has boarded several times before when I have had to travel for work. I take him to daycare 2 or 3 times a week because I work full time so I chose to board him at his daycare. When I leave Scooter at daycare, I know he goes out multiple times a day for play and the pen they keep him in when he is not outside is good sized. If you haven't already, go our the full facility you are considering. Ask friends nearby if they have a good recommendation. I like our vet but they would leave him in a kennel 90% of the time I was gone. He has the full run of my house now that he is trained. Can you take him in for a few days of daycare before your trip? I drop Scooter off on my way to work and pick him up after I am done. That way, your baby will get used to the staff and the way they do things. It will also give you some assurance that if something is not right about the facility, you have not eft your baby there for your entire trip.
When I board Scooter, I take his bed, a chew proof toy, a bag of his food, and a old tshirt (no buttons or anything on it) that smells like me. I have never had a bad experience at the facility I take him to now but toured 3 different facilities and did research before finally choosing it. You have to feel good about the place you take your baby. Be sure that they get a lot of small dogs so that your baby will have other dogs to play with. The facility should be sensitive to the fact tha your baby weighs around 6lbs (give or take).
It is really hard to leave your baby but if you can find a facility that you are happy with, you will enjoy your vacation so much more. |