Bringing your own food is welcome at Happy Paws Kennels and costs nothing, which makes it the easy choice for dogs on a special diet or a sensitive stomach.
Original bag, whole stay, a little extra
The bag keeps the brand and the ingredients visible, so the staff know exactly what your dog eats. Count the nights, add a margin, and then add a little more. A dog who spends the day in a field may eat more than at home, and a short supply is the one problem you cannot fix from the highway.
Write amounts in cups
The staff measure each meal from your instructions, so write the amount in standard measures such as cups, teaspoons or tablespoons. The pet information page of the boarding agreement asks how many times a day you feed, how much in cups, whether you supply the food and which brand. Those lines are the feeding plan, so fill them in completely.
No pre-portioning
Skip the plastic bags and the pill organizer for kibble. The staff scoop from the bag each time, and that lets them raise or lower the amount if your dog needs it.
What if your dog does not use special food
House food costs nothing extra: grain-free kibble and wet food, with farm-fresh eggs, hot dogs and treats. Read the food and special diets page for the house menu.
A note on appetite
First-time boarders sometimes skip a meal or two. If a dog keeps refusing, the staff offer enticing extras such as hot dogs. Tell the staff on the form about allergies, and pack any supplements with their dose.