Spring is in the air and many of us are counting down the days to March 20th as it marks the official spring equinox for 2016! With that in mind, plenty of people are making vacation plans to jet set off to paradise for a relaxing trip away to welcome the new season. However, if you are a pet parent, there are a few plans you need make before head out on vacation to ensure your furry friends are taken care of while you are away. Read on to check out some tips when arranging full service dog boarding and dog day care in Chantilly, VA!
1. Plan Their ‘Vacation’ Too
While we certainly wish we could bring every family member on vacation, sometimes we just can’t take our beloved dogs with us. When that happens, it’s imperative that you plan a ‘vacation’ for them while you’re away by placing them in a professional dog boarding kennel. Some boarding facilities will keep your pup in a small crate or kennel the entire day. Others, like Healthy Hound Playground, provide supervised cage free day care during the day so that your dogs are able to enjoy the company of other dogs and get some exercise as well. The best boarding and daycare facilities take your pup outside on short walks to potty, instead of having them relieve themselves indoors in the play area itself. Depending on your vacation schedule, you might find it more convenient to drop off your dog the day before you plan to leave because it eliminates some stress and hassle.
2. Pack Their Essentials
Some pet parents can drop off their dogs and leave the kennel worry-free but others like to give their dogs some of their favorite things before they depart. For instance, if your pup has a favorite toy or just loves to snuggle up with one of your t-shirts, consider packing these items with your dog because the kennel staff can make sure these things make it into their canine cottage. While you’re away, your dog can enjoy their favorite belongings and snuggle up to that shirt when they are tuckered out.
3. Plan Their Meals
If your dog follows a strict diet or eats special dog food, it’s important to plan out their meals before you drop them off to the kennel. With that in mind, grab some gallon-sized storage bags and plan out their meals for each day you will be away. You can scoop in the appropriate amount of food in each storage bag and even label them as breakfast, dinner, etc. Keeping them on the same routine while you’re on vacation can give them some comfort as kennel staff will feed them according to your directions. The same applies for any medications your pup may take.
4. Keep Them Together
If you have more than one dog, it might be a good idea to place them in the same kennel/canine cottage while you are on vacation. Some dogs seem to experience separation anxiety when their owners are gone for a few days but if you pair up your pets together, they can keep each other company during the duration of your vacation. Plus, if you leave your pets at Healthy Hound Playground, you’ll get a discount on services when you have multiple dogs.
As you finalize your vacation plans, be sure to remember the above suggestions and tips so your dog will be happy and healthy while you’re away!
First snow! 😋❄️#catchingsnowflakes #dogs #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #wintertime #snowday #firstsnow #instagram
First snow! 😋❄️#catchingsnowflakes #dogs #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #wintertime #snowday #firstsnow #instagram
Lili is getting to meet Santa Paws!
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Lili is getting to meet Santa Paws!
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Happy Birthday, Oakley!
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Happy Birthday, Oakley!
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We knew Scout was a smarty-pants, but we just discovered she knows how to “weave” as well. 🐶 #dogtricks #dogtricksofinstagram #dogtricktraining #dogtraining #sosmart #dogs #dogsofinstagram #rockville #dogsofinstagram #dogweave #dogsofdmv #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #smarty-pants
We knew Scout was a smarty-pants, but we just discovered she knows how to “weave” as well. 🐶 #dogtricks #dogtricksofinstagram #dogtricktraining #dogtraining #sosmart #dogs #dogsofinstagram #rockville #dogsofinstagram #dogweave #dogsofdmv #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #smarty-pants
Happy Birthday to our friend, Bodie!
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Happy Birthday to our friend, Bodie!
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When your sibling is in the tub and you have to wait your turn. 😂 #behindthescenes #groomingsalon #doggydaycare #grooming #doggroomersofinstagram #groom #doggrooming #doggydaycare #rockville #dogsofinstagram #instagram #dogs #dogkisses
When your sibling is in the tub and you have to wait your turn. 😂 #behindthescenes #groomingsalon #doggydaycare #grooming #doggroomersofinstagram #groom #doggrooming #doggydaycare #rockville #dogsofinstagram #instagram #dogs #dogkisses
Same Zoe, same! 🥶 #brr #itscoldoutside #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #instagram #socute #goodnight🌙 #snugasabug #dogs #doxiesofinstagram #doxies
Same Zoe, same! 🥶 #brr #itscoldoutside #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #instagram #socute #goodnight🌙 #snugasabug #dogs #doxiesofinstagram #doxies
We’ve been hacked! Ziggy decided he wanted to be featured on our Instagram page, so he took matters into his own paws. 🐾 #puppiesofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #puppyhacked #dogs #dogsofinstagram #rockville #instagram #doggydaycamp #socute #instagood #puppytakeover
We’ve been hacked! Ziggy decided he wanted to be featured on our Instagram page, so he took matters into his own paws. 🐾 #puppiesofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #puppyhacked #dogs #dogsofinstagram #rockville #instagram #doggydaycamp #socute #instagood #puppytakeover
Only at our Sterling, Virginia location!
**New dogs MUST complete an Intro Day before a photo date to participate.
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Only at our Sterling, Virginia location!
**New dogs MUST complete an Intro Day before a photo date to participate.
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We can`t get enough of Toby!
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We can`t get enough of Toby!
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Recap of Scout`s first day in Daycare!
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Recap of Scout`s first day in Daycare!
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Ok, we know it might be a little early for Christmas music and it’s not exactly a Christmas tree, but Polly and Auggie are still having fun rocking around it.🌲😀 #catchmeifyoucan #dogchase #peekaboo #socute #comeandgetme #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #instagram #dogs #rockville #houndsofinstagram #goldensofinstagram
Ok, we know it might be a little early for Christmas music and it’s not exactly a Christmas tree, but Polly and Auggie are still having fun rocking around it.🌲😀 #catchmeifyoucan #dogchase #peekaboo #socute #comeandgetme #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #instagram #dogs #rockville #houndsofinstagram #goldensofinstagram
Good morning from daycare!
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Good morning from daycare!
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When you love playing so much that your only breaks are when you are rehydrating. #multitaking #playallday #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #dogs #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #doggydaycamp #instagram #dogsofdmv #socute #tiredpuppy #tiredpup #someoneneedsanap
When you love playing so much that your only breaks are when you are rehydrating. #multitaking #playallday #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #dogs #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #doggydaycamp #instagram #dogsofdmv #socute #tiredpuppy #tiredpup #someoneneedsanap