What to Expect Upon Arrival
- Upon arrival at My Dog’s Sleepover your dog may act nervous. He may become vocal, shaky and salivate. This is perfectly normal. Dogs are very sensitive to transition. Some dogs arrive excited and become bouncy and playful. All of the above can be indicators of normal stress a dog experiences when going to someplace new, even if they have been there in the past. Excessive panting is another stress indicator and usually happens when the dog first enters the facility. This typically does not last more than a few hours.
- When your dog is in the den he may experience some initial anxiety, but usually this only lasts for a very short time and he will begin to become at ease when realizing the atmosphere is safe and predictable.
- For the first 24-48 hours many dogs do not eat. This is very common and our staff is experienced at using various methods to help him return to his normal eating routine. If a dog adamantly refuses to eat his own food or treats, My Dog’s Sleepover can provide different food (such as canned chicken, broth, rice, etc.) so that he starts eating again, or at least gets nutrition during his stay. Once he starts eating again he will usually return to eating his own food. You will need to give us permission to try other foods, so we can provide him nutrition if he has not eaten for at least two days, by indicating so on the application.
- Vomiting and diarrhea are obvious negative reactions to a change in surroundings. Stress alone can cause these to occur. Your dog may have seen you packing a suitcase, loading the car and other things that are out of his normal routine prior to coming to My Dog’s Sleepover. The more his owners make a fuss around the dog especially during transition (drop off), the more likely he will experience additional stress. Typically, negative reactions are gone after the first or second day.
- My Dog’s Sleepover is a fun, exciting and predictable experience for your dog. Some dogs run around and engage during their free time with other dogs, while others prefer to just cuddle with the staff. We strive to keep them comfortable and feeling secure, even during playtime. Dogs usually leave My Dog’s Sleepover tired and happy.
God Bless and have a safe trip!
Regards,
The My Dog’s Sleepover Team