When you are in the market for a dog or cat boarding facility, what are some of the traits that you want to hone in on? "Kennels near me" is something that will come up with great frequency if you were to throw it into a search engine online. With all of these "kennels near me" results, though, how can you sift through everything so that you get to the one that will give you the best results and the greatest experience for your dog?

 

You want to start by making an inventory of all of the options you have. What are all of the choices you have to help you with your decision? You do not want just any dog sitting services but instead, you want the very best for your furry little guy or girl.

 

When you are searching for dog sitting services you want to look at reviews, and also focus on years of experience. Look for kennels that have been around for not just years, but decades. See where they have the best reviews and what they are known for most. If your dog has a special diet, make sure that they are committed to keeping up with all of the feedings, medications, and any other needs that may exist.

 

The best dog sitting services are going to come with high praise from other clients, as well as licensing (both business licensing and kennel licensing), positive ratings from reputable sources such as the Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and more.

 

Visit the business.  You will learn a lot by paying a visit to your top two or more choices.  Do they welcome unannounced visits? Do they require an appointment to see the property?  What is the staff like? Do they look happy? Does the property look well kept? All of these, and more, will help guide you in your decision.

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Check out all of this before making a decision on the right location for your dog. The goal is to make them feel like their time with us at Happy Paws Kennels is like a vacation of their very own.