Most boarding checklists run to a page. At Happy Paws Kennels the honest answer is close to a single line: bring your pet, your pet's records and, when it applies, the food and medication.
What the kennel provides
Each dog gets a leash for walks and a bowl for meals, and balls are on hand for play. Every run has a Kuranda raised bed and blankets, and the runs are heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer. Walks are included in the nightly rate, so the leash and the walking time both come from the kennel.
When a slow-feeder is worth packing
Some dogs gulp. If yours eats from a slow-feeder at home, pack it with the food and say so on the pet information page of the agreement. It keeps mealtime the way your dog knows it, which matters for a pet who may already be skipping a meal or two in a new place.
What to leave at home
One toy is fine, but not the favorite, because toys can get lost or destroyed. Own beds are not recommended, since the runs are climate controlled and already have a bed. Remove any metal pinch or prong collar before check-in. It can catch on the chain link in a run, and the staff have such collars on hand for dogs who need one on a walk.
What does belong in the car
Food in its original bag, if you bring your own, with amounts written in cups. Any medication, which is given at no extra charge. Your pet stays in the car while you check in, and a staff member carries your things in and walks your pet to the kennel. The printable packing list puts the whole short list on one page.