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Tips for boarding your dog:
Send your dog with familiar items.
Other comforting items
One of your shirts or a pair of your socks
Ensure your dog gets enough exercise before you leave.
This simple, tried-and-true tip is key to your dog’s happiness. Take a walk, play fetch, or otherwise get your dog moving before you pack up. Expending some energy will help your dog feel more relaxed through the changes
Provide your dog with distractions.
Choose a few new chews and toys like a KONG or other treat-dispensing toy, or a naturally-shed antler, to give your dog on the day of departure. The novelty will keep your dog more interested.