Why it matters
Why a home beats a kennel
Body
3×the stress hormone in dogs’ first kennel day vs at home.1
Strange places raise stress. On their first day in a shelter, dogs had about three times the cortisol (a stress hormone) of pet dogs at home.1 Their nights were more restless, too.2 A quiet home with a family is a gentler change than a row of kennels.
Mind
Dogs with steady routines tend to have less stress and anxiety.3 We keep your pet’s meals, walks and bedtime close to your own schedule.
