Separation from the owner is one of the main sources of stress for many dogs staying in boarding facilities. This protocol promotes strategies aimed at reducing the emotional impact of separation, especially in highly dependent, sensitive, or anxious dogs.
Key recommendations include avoiding abrupt changes in routine, maintaining calm and predictable human interaction, and providing low-stimulation adaptation periods during the initial phase of stay. Quiet areas should be available for particularly anxious dogs, and immediate exposure to large groups or highly stimulating environments should be avoided.
The protocol also encourages respecting individual adaptation times and avoiding forced social interaction or activity when the dog still shows clear signs of insecurity or stress. The objective is to reduce the feeling of loss of control and support a more emotionally stable stay compatible with the dog’s psychological welfare.