Hate leaving your dog home alone? Consider dropping them off at a dog boarding near you before leaving on vacation or traveling to another state or country for work.

Why Is It Important?  

It is important that you choose the right dog boarding facility for your pooch. Look for a boarding facility that has a dedicated recreational area and provides lots of physical and mental stimulation for their guests.

Reputable dog boarding facilities employ animal behaviorists trained to understand dog behavior patterns. They have clean, well-ventilated, and spacious enclosures that make their guests feel welcome and a vet on standby.

Your pup is a member of your family. When you’re away, you want to make sure that your dog is happy and healthy in their home away from home.

Do Some Research

When choosing a dog boarding facility for your four-legged friend, consult your vet, local dog groomers, and friends or family members who are pet parents and use pet boarding services frequently.

Use this diligence checklist to choose a dog boarding facility that deserves your and your pooch’s trust.

Schedule A Visit

Contact local dog boarding centers to schedule a visit. During your visit to a dog boarding facility, check the condition of enclosures. They should be clean, well-ventilated, and spacious.

Sleeping areas should Look for facilities that have a dedicated in-house team of dog lovers, animal behaviorists and vets who can tend to their guests’ needs in case of a medical emergency

Notice if the facilities has securely fenced exercise areas where their guests can run around, play, and interact with each other.

During your visit, meet with the staff. Notice how they interact with your furry friend. If your pup gets anxious or acts up around them, you will want to reconsider your decision to use the boarding service.

On your visit, feel free to ask questions. As the staff things like:

• What are your emergency procedures?
• What additional services do you provide during my pet’s stay?
• Are the sleeping areas climate controlled?

Feel free to ask any question that comes to mind. A qualified dog boarding facility will be happy to answer your questions and will look forward to gaining your trust to care for your furry friend.

Other Considerations

When choosing a dog daycare facility, consider boarding costs. Find out how much they charge for a full day and overnight stay.

Some facilities charge extra for giving their guests personalized attention and baths. To avoid confusion and last minute surprises, find out what are the services included in your package.

Understand their cancellation policy. Ask if you would be charged a penalty for late cancellations. What is the checkout time and will the facility charge a penalty for late pickup?

At Bridewell Hilltop Boarding Kennels , we treat our guests like family. Our staff go the extra mile to make our guests feel welcome. To schedule a visit to our facility, call (415) 897-5471.