What to BringWhat to Bring
Here’s a checklist of what to bring when your canine family member visits The Ranch for boarding:
- Dog food in a bag no larger than 35 pounds…if you have an extended stay, we appreciate several smaller bags so that they can fit into our storage units.
- You do not need to bring bowls unless you have a special needs dispenser. All of our dog bowls are stainless steel and sanitized between uses.
- Please bring the original medicine container and written instructions so that we can dispense properly.
- Chew toys such as rawhide, chew bones, antlers, Greenies, chicken tenders or jerky. The key is that these items must not pose a danger to your dog when left unattended.
- If you have a younger dog, please do NOT bring small stuffed animals that could be destroyed or swallowed. We recognize that some mature dogs have favorite stuffed toys, and these are allowed – we work on a case by case basis because we know that some dogs love their “babies”. If your dog could chew or destroy the toy, please leave it at home.
- Durable toys such as Kongs that are made of hard plastic are welcome. Balls are never allowed in the kennel run under any circumstances as they present a swallow hazard, however we gladly play ball with your dog during a play session, so feel free to bring one for that purpose.
- Bedding can help your dog feel at home, but if you have a young dog that likes to chew, we hope you’ll feel comfortable with the durable cots that we provide. They are chew proof and get the dog up on a comfortable surface while still being safe and sanitary. Beds and blankets will be returned in clean condition when possible (accidents do happen, and we cannot assume responsibility for chewed bedding).
- Vaccinations must be faxed PRIOR to arrival (fax to 678.840.7666). Click here to see our Vaccination Requirements.
Please keep in mind that all services at the Ranch are by appointment only, so please call 678.493.8040 or email stay@thecanineranch.com to book your appointment.