Introducing dogs to one another may seem simple on the surface, but the way introductions are handled can have a major impact on comfort, stress levels, and long-term group harmony — especially in a home boarding environment. Just like people, dogs have different personalities, communication styles, confidence levels, and social preferences. Some dogs are naturally easygoing and socially fluent, while others may need more time, space, or structure when meeting unfamiliar dogs

Why every dog in our care gets a nightly tuck-in, and what the research actually says about it. By the end of the evening, the house starts getting quiet. The water bowls have been picked up for the night, the lights are dimmer, and everyone is beginning to settle down. That’s usually when we do one of our favorite parts of the day here at PupMont: the nightly tuck-in. It’s nothing fancy. Usually just a few quiet minutes of calm attention, slow petting, talking to them in a s