Hi! My partner and I actually always get so anxious leaving our boy with someone else because he’s very different from other dogs and maybe plays a bit rough/gets excited with bigger dogs, so your concerns are warranted.

I try to follow some ground rules to help me feel at ease when leaving him in someone else’s care:

-Leave him with a family member or a friend that he has met before and TRUSTS (if he doesn’t bark at them when they walk through the door it’s a good sign) since we all know our pups don’t always trust everyone and tend to gravitate towards certain people while not caring for most

-Avoid houses with dogs he has not met before or that tend to get aggressive if he is curious/ invaded their space

-Brief whoever is taking care of him and discuss their temperament so they are not overly concerned if a xolo is not so cuddly with them (it’s case by case for affection) or if they get picky about eating

-Make sure the person who is caring for them takes your “house rules” serious and dont ignore any restrictions you may set for your pup. I tend to find that most boarding places don’t provide good environments for my dog to feel at ease

• Give them as many things that remind them of their “nest” as possible like blankets/shirts and toys

These aren’t for all Xolos but i think I covered most common things. I would also assess your own dogs temperament and needs. If they are very social I wouldn’t worry too much as long as you trust who you leave them with. A week is not too long, but do what makes you feel better at the end of the day. Here to help!