FAQ

Chela and Skadi

My dog might be a little timid/reactive/frightened. How do you handle that?

We want your dog to have a positive experience from the get-go at SDK.  The following outlines our strategy.  Time frames are estimates.

10-30 min after the arrival: New dog is kenneled in the kennel room to acclimate to new sounds and smells.

5-20 min: SDK staff gets down on the floor to get acquainted with the dog and identify any triggers (such as not liking ears touched.)  Please alert staff...

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How do I know if my dog has kennel cough?

Symptoms are coughing -sometimes persistent and annoying.  It usually sounds much worse than it is.  Coughing sometimes leads to throwing up clear or yellow bile.

Do I have to worry about my dog getting sick at daycare or while boarding?

Kennel cough is the doggie equivalent of a human cold. Germs can spread any time dogs come into contact with each other, or through the very air. Like kids at a daycare, dogs will come home with an occasional cold or tummy bug.     

What if my dog gets scared or overexcited during this process?

Time frames are estimates.  A goofy and confident lab may progress to the back yard in less than 30 min, while an insecure dog may take up to 2 days to completely integrate.  If your dog shows discomfort or inappropriate behavior at any stage of the process, we back up to the last step and try again....