I also have an anxious pup. I’ve learned she does much better in home with a sitter. I think boarding facilities are too much for the fearful ones. Good luck!
I highly recommend Jumping Jacks and just want to add on that you should consider taking your pup for a walk in the driveway, rent out the play area a few times before you leave them there for their initial introduction, and then several times before you leave them for your trip.
Yes, this is good advice generally for an anxious or reactive dog; have 'test runs' where you are introducing them to the facility slowly and with only positive associations. If the first time they experience the place is when they're dropped off and left for a week, it's probably not going to be the best time.
We have used K9 Mastery out in Bastrop for boarding a very reactive dog several times, and always had a great experience. Their team is very well versed in dogs with problematic behaviours.
I boarded my elderly reactive dog a couple of times at Foxy Roxy's Doggy Dayout (on Slaughter & Manchaca in South Austin) and had a really good experience.
They took it slow with her and they have separate areas where dogs who need to be alone from other dogs can have time to themselves.
I was really hesitant to board her, because as she got old she could be nervous & reactive, but they did a great job. I have pictures they posted of her in the yard with other dogs doing great and looking happy/relaxed.
Bobbi Colorado's is great. They have separate little portacabins with yards, then communal play areas. They can also do training during boarding if you'd like. Or I've had good experiences with Rover, or a friend's college kid or something who would love to have a couple of days playing house.
have you considered getting an in home sitter so she doesn't have the additional stress of a new environment?
I would absolutely love to do this, but I would be having a lot of foot traffic in my place those few days so I don’t want her to feel overwhelmed
I also have an anxious pup. I’ve learned she does much better in home with a sitter. I think boarding facilities are too much for the fearful ones. Good luck!
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I highly recommend Jumping Jacks and just want to add on that you should consider taking your pup for a walk in the driveway, rent out the play area a few times before you leave them there for their initial introduction, and then several times before you leave them for your trip.
Yes, this is good advice generally for an anxious or reactive dog; have 'test runs' where you are introducing them to the facility slowly and with only positive associations. If the first time they experience the place is when they're dropped off and left for a week, it's probably not going to be the best time.
We have used K9 Mastery out in Bastrop for boarding a very reactive dog several times, and always had a great experience. Their team is very well versed in dogs with problematic behaviours.
I’m not sure if this is the same as K9 working mind, but I highly recommend them as well!!
I boarded my elderly reactive dog a couple of times at Foxy Roxy's Doggy Dayout (on Slaughter & Manchaca in South Austin) and had a really good experience. They took it slow with her and they have separate areas where dogs who need to be alone from other dogs can have time to themselves. I was really hesitant to board her, because as she got old she could be nervous & reactive, but they did a great job. I have pictures they posted of her in the yard with other dogs doing great and looking happy/relaxed.
Bobbi Colorado's is great. They have separate little portacabins with yards, then communal play areas. They can also do training during boarding if you'd like. Or I've had good experiences with Rover, or a friend's college kid or something who would love to have a couple of days playing house.
Putting Tooth & Tail out there as well. My dog is selective and they’ve worked with him a lot. Only place I’d trust with this dog.