4 Tips to help you have the best holiday vacation for your pet!

The choices can be confusing as to what accommodations are right for your pet while you are away from home. These are some of the choices you need to consider when you are choosing between a dog walking/pet sitting service or a Dog Boarding and Training in Phoenix  facility!

Would you prefer if your pet stayed in your home and had a visiting pet sitter stay in the house and perform other duties like bringing in the mail, watering  the  plants, or to  walk or play with your dog or cat ?

Tip: This does provide added security, if they are licensed, bonded, and insured. Your house is safer when not vacant of an adult presence.

Would you like to drop your dog at a certified pet sitter’s home and have that individual take care of your dog in a home environment instead of a kennel?

Tip:Usually you should know what other dogs or pets are residing in that home, and how many there will be at the time your pet is there. Make sure the environment is clean and safe, as well as secure if there is a backyard area.

Would you like to your dog to come back happy and possibly “smarter” after you have returned?

Tip:   There are several renowned places in the Phoenix Valley which have licensed pet trainers that also board pets or do pet-sitting.  Licensed and accredited dog trainers who offer this service will be able to work 1 on 1 with your pets to  help them fun skills, get potty trained or basic obedience training. What’s so great about this - is that both your dog and you win while you are gone!

Last Bit of Important Advice:

We recommend always touring any facility, home or vet’s office that you plan to have your pet stay while you are away. Make sure you know how much exercise your pet will receive and how often and when those hours will be. A dog sitter, boarding facility, an animal hospital or pet sitter that offers no exercise or crates or kennel constantly, should not be an option!! You would be surprised how little some dogs get out in a vet boarding facility. Most vets do not have 24 hour supervision either. Busy vet techs are walking dogs only to relieve themselves, not for exercise or freedom from the kennel environment. This is not appropriate for young energetic puppies or dogs so please ask the right questions

Now - time for the holiday!

Create HAPPINESS! TRAIN and BOARD YOUR DOG While YOU enjoy!

Did you ever wish your dog was having as much fun as you are while you are away from home?

Dual Purpose Dog Board & Training is the new thing!

Boarding your dog at a facility that has day care, play time, and obedience training is one way to ensure that your puppy or dog is also having a great time!  This new style boarding arrangements can be really versatile and active. You would not be happy sitting in a hotel room all day, and your dog used to have to be in a kennel all day while you were away having fun. Not anymore! If you are one of the new breed of pet guardians that understands your dog is happiest when he or she is active!   So why not check out one the newest ideas in dog boarding in Phoenix?

Dogs get a vacation & high quality dog training while WE vacation!

Games, yards, beaches, pools, play rooms with climbing toys and tunnels are all part of the fun and action. if your dog is on vacation at the same time you are, it does assuage the guilt of being away from your pet for a while. Dogs love learning and some of these Phoenix new pet resorts will have training for your pet on the premises with a certified trainer. Families can let their pooch attend classes to learn new skills while they can tune in and watch on camera or get the occasional action picture on a smartphone.

Our dogs want luxury accommodations too!

Pet resorts are a rapidly growing segment of the pet hotel market in Phoenix. When on vacation, most of us would like to trade up to a more luxurious surrounding and décor. Why not apply the same standard to our beloved furry family members? If you love your pup and he likes fun and activity, one of these pet resort accommodations may be the right choice. You can bring your dog’s favorite toys, foods, and even have a TV and cot in some rooms.

The sense of security you feel knowing your dog is safe, around activities, other dogs, and people that are caring and professional is worth a lot.

Learn more about this service by visiting a our favorite dog boarding place in Phoenix, Foothills Pet Resort! or contact us at AZ Dog Sports.