When going to a kennel for the first time its a good idea to visit the place first with your dog. Let your pooch see where they are going and meet who will be looking after them.

Bringing something from home with your smell on it can help your dog settle. Even some of their favourite toys can do the job.

When dropping your dog off its best to put them in their pen then leave straight away. Dogs are like kids and will play off your emotions, if your upset they will pick up on it. More often than not once you have left the premises your furbaby settles in quickly and is more interested in the new smells and fun stuff to be worried about where mum or dad is.