Author: Furrvy Team
Pack your dog’s usual food if it is on a prescribed or particular diet, any medication with clear dosing instructions, a familiar blanket or toy, and its vaccination record. Sticking with familiar food and comfort items generally helps a dog settle into a boarding stay more easily than a sudden change in routine.
Furrvy is a pet daycare and boarding centre in Gurgaon (also Gurugram) with centres in Sector 58 and Sector 27.
Quick Facts: Boarding Packing Checklist
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Usual food, if prescribed | Avoids sudden diet changes and stomach upset |
| Medication, with instructions | Ensures correct dosing and timing |
| Vaccination record | Required at check in |
| A familiar blanket or toy | Can help a dog feel more settled |
| Feeding and routine notes | Helps staff understand your dog’s habits |
What Should You Pack for a Boarding Stay?
Pack food if your dog is on a specific or vet prescribed diet, any medication with clear instructions, your dog’s vaccination record, and a familiar comfort item like a blanket or toy. These cover the essentials that affect your dog’s health, routine, and comfort during the stay.
Not every item is strictly necessary for every dog, but going through this list helps you avoid forgetting something that matters for your specific dog.
Should I Bring My Dog’s Own Food?
If your dog is on a prescribed or particular diet, yes, bringing their usual food is worth doing, since a sudden change is a common cause of stomach upset during a boarding stay. If your dog eats a fairly standard diet and the centre already provides varied, suitable meals, this may matter less.
At Furrvy, meals are home cooked with more than eight options rotated weekly, and a vet prescribed kibble can be provided by you and served as needed.
What About Medication?
If your dog is on regular medication, bring it along with clear written instructions covering dosage and timing. Do not assume verbal instructions at drop off will be remembered accurately days into a longer stay, having it in writing removes any ambiguity.
Confirm with the centre beforehand that they are able to administer medication as needed, rather than assuming this is automatically included.
Do I Need to Bring Vaccination Records?
Yes, most boarding centres, including Furrvy, require proof of current core vaccinations before accepting a dog, generally the DHPPi combination, rabies, and kennel cough vaccination. Bring the physical record or a clear digital copy.
Sorting this out well before the boarding date avoids a last minute issue if a vaccine turns out to be overdue.
Should I Bring a Toy or Blanket From Home?
A familiar item can help some dogs feel more settled in an unfamiliar environment, though this varies by dog, some barely notice, others seem genuinely comforted by something that smells like home. It is a low effort thing to include, so there is little downside to packing one.
Label anything you bring, since a busy boarding centre handles items for many dogs at once.
What Information Should I Give the Staff?
Share your dog’s typical routine, any behavioural quirks, feeding times, and anything specific that would help staff care for your dog well, allergies, fears, favourite activities, or anything out of the ordinary. The more accurate picture staff have, the better they can look after your dog’s individual needs.
The RSPCA recommends giving boarding staff as much relevant information as possible before a stay, since this genuinely affects how smoothly a dog settles in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I pack for my dog’s boarding stay?
Usual food if prescribed, medication with instructions, the vaccination record, and optionally a familiar blanket or toy.
Should I bring my dog’s own food?
If your dog is on a specific or prescribed diet, yes, to avoid a sudden change that can cause stomach upset.
Do I need to provide written medication instructions?
Yes, this is safer than relying on verbal instructions remembered days into the stay.
Is a vaccination record required?
Yes, most centres, including Furrvy, require proof of current core vaccinations at check in.
Will a toy from home actually help my dog settle?
It can for some dogs, though the effect varies. It is a low effort addition worth including regardless.
Book Your Dog’s Boarding Stay
Furrvy runs cage free boarding at its Sector 58 and Sector 27 centres in Gurgaon, and welcomes any relevant details about your dog’s routine before a stay. To book, message us on WhatsApp: 💬 6355093941.
Related reading: Dog Boarding in Gurgaon | How to Prepare Your Dog for Their First Boarding Stay | What Vaccinations Does Your Dog Need Before Boarding | Cage Free vs Kennel Boarding
