Your dog is a member of your family, and you want to ensure they’re always in a healthy and safe environment, even when you leave them with a dog sitting service. So, how can you be sure the facility you’ve chosen is the best in town? Here are five simple tips to guide your search.

How to Find the Top Dog Sitting Service for Your Pet

1. Ask Friends & Neighbors

Whether you have a few daycares in mind or are just beginning your search, ask your friends and neighbors which facility they would recommend. They’ll share which ones have good reputations and long-standing relationships with their clients. 

2. Determine How They Accept Dogs

Ask what the process is like to enroll your dog in their daycare. It’s not only good information for you to have in case you decide to take your pup there, but it also shows how the staff the determines whether a canine can safely be around other humans and animals. 

3. Learn Their Cleaning Routine

As you narrow down your search, visit each location to see how well it’s maintained. Ask the staff to share how they clean the space each day. If the play areas seem sanitary and orderly, it’s a sign the employees enjoy where they work and are passionate about the animals’ health.

4. Inquire About Their Experience

Each employee should have the proper training to care for and work with dogs. In addition, the daycare should have enough experienced employees to handle the number of pooches they supervise each day. If you visit the daycare and feel as though there are too many dogs for the staff to truly watch, it might not be best to leave yours there.

5. Find Out How They Handle Emergencies

Whether there’s a dog fight or a health problem, you’ll want to understand how the staff reacts to an emergency. Ask if they have a doctor available in the facility; if not, inquire as to which vet they send sick or injured canines to. Make sure they have a strict emergency protocol everyone is aware of. 

Are you looking for a reliable and safe dog sitting or boarding service? Give Hakalau, HI’s Alpha K-9 Kennels a call at (808) 963-6000. Their staff has 25 years of experience in pet care and will work hard to ensure your best friend is happy and healthy while you’re away. Visit them online to read customer testimonials and learn more.