Start with the Cavalier's need for company
Company is the first thing to explain about a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Tell the new carer that your dog expects to be near people most of the day, follows her person from room to room and may become anxious if left alone in an unfamiliar house. Say how long she has comfortably been left before, what helps her settle, and whether the boarder's home has someone around during the day. This single fact shapes the whole booking: a Cavalier left in a quiet empty house is a poor match, however kind the care.
Gentle exercise and everyday handling
Exercise for your Cavalier should be described as gentle and regular rather than intense. State her usual walk length, her pace, whether she stops to sniff everything and how she behaves around larger dogs at the park. Because Cavaliers are small and trusting, tell the sitter to keep her on lead near roads and to lift her carefully, supporting her chest and hindquarters, rather than letting children scoop her up. Note her stair habits, whether she uses a ramp for the sofa, and the harness you prefer over a collar for walks.
Feeding, weight and the routine she knows
Feeding notes for a Cavalier matter because this breed adores food and gains weight quietly. Give the exact food, measured amount, meal times and the rule on treats, including whether table scraps are forbidden. Describe where she eats, how quickly she finishes and whether she will try to steal from other pets in the boarder's home. Add her toilet routine, the time of her last evening walk and where she sleeps, since a Cavalier who normally sleeps in the bedroom may bark all night in a strange kitchen.
Ears, coat and the health details to pass on
Ear and coat care belong in a Cavalier handover because those long, feathered ears trap moisture and pick up burrs on walks. Tell the sitter to check under the ears after wet outings, brush the feathering gently every day or two, and keep ear hair away from her food and water bowls. Pass on the health record in practical form: vaccination status, your vet's contact details, any monitoring your vet has asked you to keep up, and the changes you would want reported, such as coughing after exercise, unusual tiredness or scratching at her ears. Ask the carer to contact a vet promptly rather than wait if she seems unwell or off her food for more than a day.
Comforts, visitors and emergency cover
Comfort items make a real difference to a Cavalier in a new home, so list the blanket, toy or worn item of your clothing that travels with her. Explain how she greets visitors, whether small children are familiar to her, and which rooms or furniture she is used to at home. Close the handover with written permission for emergency veterinary treatment, an emergency contact besides yourself, and how you want updates sent during the stay.
When that companionship and ear-care detail travels in a KinsLe Care Pass, a first-time sitter can keep your Cavalier settled, brushed and close to people from day one.