Highland Kennel, LLC

06/01/2026

Happy Monday! Starting off this week all smiles and tail wags! 🐾🦮🥰

05/31/2026

Sunday Funday! 🐾🌞 Pups all had a great weekend!

05/30/2026

Saturdays spent with our furry friends🐾

05/29/2026

Its Friday! The pups at HK already started there weekend fun in the sun!🐾🌞🦮

05/28/2026

What a fabulous Thursday! Between the weather and having such good pups to spend it with, makes our day!!! So come board your pups this wknd! Great weather and the pups get to see there friends here too! 🐾🌞

05/27/2026

Getting thru the week with these cuties! They make any week a breeze! 🥰🐾🫶

05/26/2026

Hoping you all had a wonderful weekend🇺🇲 and we are looking forward to this weeks new adventures! 🐾🦮

05/20/2026

Stayin' cool this Wednesday 🦮😎🧊

05/19/2026

Paws in the pool! 🐾💧Pups at HK got to enjoy some fun in the sun and a dip to cool off 🐾💧

05/19/2026

Some dogs feel scared in new places, while others miss their owners very quickly. Good preparation helps your dog feel calmer and safer during the stay.

Tell you what, it is very common for dogs to be stressed before boarding. They may follow their owners everywhere or seem restless at night. Some eat less while others bark more than usual.

These behaviors are normal because dogs feel safe with familiar routines and struggle when things change. They are somewhat introverted, you could say.

A week is not a small time and you can prepare them in advance. Stay calm and read along.

Tips For Boarding A Nervous Pup

Why Do Nervous Dogs Struggle With Boarding?

Dogs can feel nervous for many reasons. Some dogs do not like loud sounds. Others feel scared around new people or other dogs. But most of the time, they are just missing their owners.

Dogs can get confused in a new place because of the new smells and daily routines. Some dogs feel scared because of bad past experiences.

Prepare nervous dogs for NJ boarding with facility visits, familiar items, routine maintenance, short separations, and staff communication.