Features
Every Page in the Dog Boarding & Daycare Planner
- A side-by-side comparison of up to three places
- Questions to ask on your tour, with a place for the answers
- A requirements and booking tracker for each facility's list
- An "all about me" sheet to give the staff at drop-off
- Feeding and medicine instructions, with a check-off for the staff
- A packing checklist
- A page for your emergency contacts and wishes (not an authorization form)
- Pickup notes, with a place for notes on the first week home
- A daycare log for report cards
- Cut-out labels for food bags, medicine bags, beds, and toys
- Bonus: a one-page summary of your dog's key information for the fridge
Great for: First-time boarding, choosing a new daycare, holiday stays, and making sure the staff know your dog's needs.
A Sample Page
See a few rows filled in for a made-up dog, so you know how each page works. Your PDF includes a short example on the "all about me" sheet.
A Short, Easy-to-Read Guide
Two clear pages on what to look for in a boarding kennel or daycare and how to get ready for drop-off and pickup, written in plain language.
Instant Download: Print It or Type in It
Download your fillable PDF right after checkout. Print on regular 8.5 x 11 inch printer paper and write by hand, or type in it. Digital filling may vary by device and PDF app. Print the pages you need, as many times as you need, for your pets. Nothing is shipped. 3% of your purchase price (excluding shipping and taxes) goes to help participating animal shelters and rescues.
Why Use a Dog Boarding Planner?
Your dog's stay, planned and in writing.
| Feature | Dog Boarding & Daycare Planner | A Quick Chat at Drop-Off |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing a place | Up to three compared side by side | Going by one website |
| Requirements | Due dates written down | Found out the week before |
| Food and medicine | Written instructions and a staff check-off | Explained at a busy front desk |
| Your dog's quirks | An "all about me" sheet | Lost in the drop-off rush |
| After pickup | Notes on what the staff told you | "He did great!" |
Each facility sets its own rules. Ask early, and ask your vet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this planner instead of going to the vet?
No, never. This planner helps you choose a boarding or daycare place and share your dog's care with the staff, and it never replaces your veterinarian. If your dog seems sick, hurt, in pain, or just "not right," before or after a stay, call your veterinarian or the nearest emergency animal hospital right away.
Is this a dog boarding checklist?
Yes. It's a fillable, printable dog boarding checklist and daycare planner: a packing checklist, a requirements tracker, tour questions, a comparison of up to three places, and pages to hand the staff. Print it and write by hand, or type in it. Digital filling may vary by device and PDF app. When the power or the computers go down, paper still works.
What should I pack for dog boarding?
The packing checklist covers paperwork, food and medicine, comfort items, and gear, with a place to add your own. Check with your facility first, since some don't allow beds or toys.
What should I bring to dog daycare?
Ask your daycare first, since each one has its own list. The packing checklist and the "all about me" sheet work for daycare too, and the daycare log keeps track of report cards.
What does my dog need for boarding?
Each facility sets its own requirements, such as vaccine records or a trial day, so ask the facility for its current list and how far ahead it is due. Ask your veterinarian about anything health-related. The requirements tracker has a place for each list and its due dates.
How do I prepare my dog for boarding for the first time?
Start looking early, check the facility's requirements, ask whether it offers a trial day, and pack the food your dog already eats. The planner walks you through each step, from your tour to the pages the staff need.
What questions should I ask a dog boarding or daycare facility?
Ask about the facility's requirements, staff and supervision, play and rest, food and medicine, and what happens in an emergency. The tour questions page has more, with a place to write each answer.
Is this a dog boarding form for the staff?
The "all about me" sheet, the feeding and medicine page, and the emergency contacts page are made to hand the staff at drop-off. Many facilities have their own forms too, so fill those in and attach these pages for extra detail.
Does it work for cat boarding?
No, this planner is made for dogs. If your cat stays home with a sitter, the Pet Sitter & Emergency Handbook is made for dogs and cats.
How does my purchase help shelter and rescue pets?
3% of your purchase price (excluding shipping and taxes) goes to help participating animal shelters and rescues.