Ask MapleMutts
What should I pack for my dog's overnight boarding stay?
Pack enough of your dog's usual food for the whole stay, any medication with instructions, a familiar bed or blanket, their leash and harness, and up-to-date vaccination records. A favourite toy and your vet's contact details round it out.
The essentials checklist
Their normal food (switching food mid-stay upsets tummies), any medication with written instructions, a bed or blanket that smells like home, a leash and harness, and vaccination records. Add your vet's phone number and an emergency contact.
Nice-to-haves that help dogs settle
A favourite toy or chew, and a worn (unwashed) t-shirt of yours, can make a big difference for a dog's first stay away from home.
Ellen's picks
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Non-spill travel water bowl
Handy for the drop-off drive and keeps your dog hydrated on the way.
Check current price →Familiar-scent blanket
A soft blanket that smells like home helps nervous dogs settle on the first night.
Check current price →Ready when you are
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