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Why is my dog hoarse after boarding? Is the facility okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 26 days old

After 2 days of boarding, my dog barked himself so hoarse he has no voice. Should I be concerned about the practices of the boarding facility?

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Answered By Bette Isacoff

Dog Trainer

Published on February 27th, 2016

Not necessarily. If this was his first time away from you, he may have had a touch of separation anxiety. He might also have gotten into bouts of barking with a neighbor. if he is not acting different (scared, anxious, hyperactive, etc.), and if he came back to you clean and bright-eyed, the facility is probably fine.

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