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Do your due diligence prior to retaining dog boarding services. You never know when an emergency may arise, and you need to act quickly to get care for your pet.

There are some easy steps to follow when you’re determining the right dog boarding facility. Quality dog boarding facilities will have reasonable hours of operation, scheduled daily exercise for the dogs, socialization with other dogs (if appropriate), regular feeding and medication delivery, and comprehensive emergency procedures. If your pet has health problems that require special attention, be sure the dog boarding facility is equipped to handle his needs.

It’s a good idea (and polite!) to schedule your tour ahead of time if you’re planning to tour a dog boarding facility. Once you determine which features are most important to you in a facility, you can determine over the phone if enough of your needs are met by an individual facility. No need to make a trip if they don’t offer as much exercise as you want, or are unable to accommodate your special needs. Upscale facilities may offer additional fringe benefits, like dog grooming.

When you’re on your tour of a dog boarding facility, be sure to check to be sure proper licenses are maintained and displayed. It’s always a good idea to check with your local Better Business Bureau to determine whether other clients are pleased with their service. Obviously, take a look around and note whether the rooms are clean and tidy. If you’re near water, it isn’t a bad idea to note whether or not the building is in a flood zone. If you are requesting dog grooming during your pet’s stay, be sure to review past work and that it is to your satisfaction.

All these factors come into play when making the important decision as to where you’ll board your dog when you go out of town, or otherwise need care of your dog away from home. Whether it’s Ann Arbor dog boarding, Ann Arbor dog grooming, or Albuquerque, quality facilities are nearby, you just have to do the legwork to find them!