Boarding Preparation
3 Dog Whisperers Boarding Guide
Preparing Your Dog for Their Stay
A little preparation goes a long way toward helping your dog settle in quickly and enjoy a comfortable, relaxed stay with our family and pack.
To help your dog have the
most comfortable, safe and happy stay,
please review this checklist before arriving at
3 Dog Whisperers in Rockwood.
We provide home-based
dog boarding
for families in
Guelph
,
Rockwood and surrounding communities.
Before Your Dog's Stay
- Confirm your dog's stay with 3 Dog Whisperers
- Complete the 3 Dog Whisperers Dog Boarding Intake Form
- Ensure required vaccinations are up to date
- Make sure flea and tick prevention is current
- Schedule a trial daycare visit if this is your dog's first stay
- Keep your dog's routine as normal as possible before arrival
- Give your dog a good walk or play session before drop-off
What to Bring
- Enough food for the entire stay, plus a little extra
- Dog treats your dog enjoys
- Clear feeding instructions if needed
- Medications with dosage instructions when applicable
- Vaccination records
- Veterinarian contact information
- Your dog's crate only if they prefer sleeping in their own crate
Bowls and toys are not needed.
We provide these for all dogs during their stay.
Helping Your Dog Feel Comfortable
- Practice short separations before boarding
- Keep drop-offs calm and positive
- Keep goodbyes short so your dog feels confident
- Avoid major routine changes immediately before boarding
- Let us know about anything that helps your dog relax at home
Information That Helps Us Care for Your Dog
- Feeding routine and schedule
- Medication instructions when applicable
- Allergies or medical conditions
- Behaviour notes or sensitivities
- Sleep preferences and normal bedtime routine
- Anything else that helps us understand your dog's personality and needs
Health & Safety
- Vaccinations are up to date
- Flea and tick prevention is active
- Emergency contact information has been provided
- Veterinary information has been shared with us
- Medication and health instructions are clearly labelled
What Your Dog Can Expect
- A home-based and cage-free environment
- Small, carefully managed groups
- Outdoor time and social interaction
- Structured quiet time for naps and relaxation
- Individual attention throughout their stay
- Photos and updates while you are away
Learn more about daily life with us on our
Stay Experience page
.
Ready for a Happy Stay
At 3 Dog Whisperers, our goal is to provide a calm, structured, home-style dog daycare and boarding environment where dogs feel safe, social and cared for.
Preparing your dog ahead of time helps them settle in more quickly and enjoy their stay with our pack.
We look forward to welcoming your pup to 3 Dog Whisperers in Rockwood, serving Guelph and surrounding areas.
