How to prepare your pet for being boarded Be sure
your pet knows basic commands and is well socialized around other people and pets; if your pet has an aggression problem or is otherwise unruly, she may not be a good candidate for boarding.
Not exact matches
You may also find that your
pet has not been potty trained, can not interact with other animals, has never
known a leash, and is unaware of even the most
basic of
commands.
When your
pet is learning a new
command, train her indoors where there are few distractions — when she
knows the
basics, you can take her outside and add a few more distractions.
Many senior
pets are also house trained and
know basic commands so there is less need for training.
My husband and I had taken to to two training classes at a chain
pet store and although she
knew her
basic commands, Betsy had zero discipline and no confidence.
Depending on their background, the
pet may already be trained and
know basic commands.
This is a rather surprising fact since older animals are usually the easiest
pets to care for: they are already house trained,
know basic commands, and are much more mellow than those that are young and rambunctious.