Morristown, TN
You love your dog and rightfully consider them part of the family. However, the holiday season can be stressful for your pet. Maybe you have plans to go out of town to visit relatives or your celebration also will serve as a vacation. Or maybe you’re hosting a big family gathering. In any of those situations, it can be difficult for your dog to get the care and attention they usually receive. That’s why, today on the blog, we try to help you compose a holiday plan for your dog.
A boarding facility can be the solution
If you’re going to be away from home for the holidays, naturally you need to find someone to care for your dog while you’re gone. It can be hard to rely on a friend or family member to handle this duty at a time of year when everyone is busy with events, errands and activities. Conversely, if you’re going to have relatives visiting from out of town, your dog might end up in the way or underfoot. Or maybe you have family staying at your home who are afraid of dogs. Perhaps you’re planning to stay at home but your holiday plans involve making the rounds to several different places, which would mean your dog stays home by themselves for most of if not the entire day. Whatever the holiday situation, trusting your dog’s care to a boarding facility could be the best solution for you and the physical and mental well-being of your pet.
Reasons to board your dog during the holidays
- Socializing: We have written before about the potential negative effects of leaving your dog home alone. Each dog handles this alone time differently, but if your dog feels lonely, it can impact their behavior and their health. However, if you choose to board your dog during the holidays, they’ll have the chance to socialize and play with other pets, as well as members of the staff. This makes them happier and healthier.
- Stimulation: Your dog needs to exercise their body as well as their brain. Many dog owners accomplish this through play and taking their pets on walks. A quality boarding facility offers the chance for physical exercise and mental stimulation under the supervision of professionals who are trained to work with dogs of all breeds, sizes and temperaments.
- Food and medication: Dogs do best when they have a routine, and know when they can expect meals. If your dog takes medicine, it needs to be administered at regular intervals. The hectic holiday season can disrupt this routine. If your pet stays at a quality boarding facility, they’ll be overseen by staff and caregivers who ensure they’ll get their food and medicine on schedule.
- Less stress: The holiday season can be stressful for people as well as pets. If your holiday schedule already is filling up, all that time alone can make your dog feel stressed and agitated. This could manifest into destructive behavior. Instead, why not limit your dog’s stress by scheduling a stay at a boarding facility? This reduces your stress as well, because you know your pet is being well-cared for by people who are experienced working with dogs.
Don’t let the hectic holidays become less enjoyable because you’re worrying about your dog and their care. AllDogs Canine Care Center can help. We serve pet owners just like you in Jefferson City, Morristown and the Greater Knoxville area in east Tennessee. To schedule a tour of the facility, call (865) 475-2225 today or contact us online.