Dog Boarding & Training Made Simple in Phoenix

Finding A Great Option For Your Dog While You Are Away

Have you been meaning to find a boarding facility or pet sitter that you can trust?  Many people dread finding a new pet sitter or boarding facility for their pets while they are traveling or away.

Some locations also offer to board AND train your dog as an added option while you are enjoying vacation.  Make sure to ask if it is available for your pet. 

10 handy tips that will make the search for a dog boarding facility easier

(It is important that you are comfortable with all of these topics, before committing.)

Always ask to tour the facility kennels when you visit the dog hotel.  Adversely, if you are interviewing a private pet-sitter, make sure you tour the pet sitter’s home and check for these items:

Cleanliness and safety 

Amount of space your dog will be housed

The appropriate potty area or run for the dog to use

Are bedding, water, and food bowls that are appropriate provided?  Or do you need to provide your own?

Areas where your dog can play or socialize with staff or other dogs

Ask how often your dog will be exercised or let out of the kennel or room.

Are they walked by a staff member in an area alone or with other dogs? Will they be allowed play time or social activity with staff or other dogs while they are staying?

Inquiries about staffing and feeding times are also something you will want to discuss.

You should bring your dog’s regular food and supplements and any medications they will need while being boarded.

Board & Train

One great option many people are not aware of, is the added service of pet training for your puppy or dog, while you are away. Some boarding establishments (like us!) will train your dog while they are being boarded!  This can be basic obedience training, Canine Good Citizen reinforcement, puppy training, or practical training while dog walking.  Activity and tricks are also offered for dogs that already have a higher level of obedience.

If you are short on time, but like a well-trained pet, Board & Train can be the option that allows you to do something positive for your pet to keep them happy, engaged, and learning obedience skills while you are away from them.  An active dog is always a happier dog.  We do recommend that the trainer is certified as a positive trainer and is accredited to do basic obedience through an APDT affiliated training service.

Try this the next time you go out of town and come home to a happier, healthy dog that has had an enriching experience while you were away .