10 Things You Should Look for in a Dog Boarder

Looking for a professional dog sitter?

Finding the right dog home boarding service can make all the difference in ensuring your pet’s happiness and your peace of mind while you’re away. With so many options available, it’s essential to know what to look for to ensure your dog receives the best care possible. In this blog, we will outline ten crucial factors to consider when choosing a dog boarder. 

From meeting potential dog sitters in advance and offering trial stays to ensuring licensing and providing bespoke dog care, Barking Mad sets a high standard for dog boarding services. By following these guidelines, you can confidently select a dog boarder who will provide a safe, loving and comfortable environment for your furry friend.  

• Someone who is willing to meet you and your dog before boarding 

At Barking Mad Dog Care, we arrange a registration meeting in your own home to understand your dog’s needs and to allow us to perfectly match your dog to the most suitable host family. 

•  Boarders who offer trial stays 

All dog boarders should complete a trial before the main holiday. At Barking Mad, we offer a 1or 2-night trial stay to ensure your dog can settle away from their home before we accept them for the main holiday. 

 

•  Boarders who are licensed 

At Barking Mad, we adhere to strict licensing and insurance requirements and all business owners are licensed and insured with their host families covered too. 

•  Boarders who are accountable 

All our Barking Mad business owners and hosts are trained to the highest standards to care for your dog. We create a pet schedule for their care which you sign off and approve. 

We offer the gold standard in home from home care, which is solo boarding. Your dog is the only dog boarding, which is ideal for dogs who aren’t well socialised or wouldn’t do well in kennels or multi boarding environments. 

•  Boarders with great reviews 

When looking for a dog sitting service, it’s important to check reviews online and ask for references from previous clients. Positive feedback from other dog owners can provide confidence in their services. Barking Mad is the top-rated dog home boarding service on Trustpilot, with over 9,000 5-star reviews. 

•  Dog Home Boarders who reward loyalty 

A sign of a repeatable and considerate dog boarder is one who rewards customer loyalty. Barking Mad branch owners offer loyalty and reward schemes for returning customers, so please ask your representative for further details about our loyalty card. 

• Dog Sitters who offer a transport service 

It can be quite an anxiety inducing experience for dogs when their owners go away. At Barking Mad we do everything we can to minimize anxiety for the dog and dog owner. This includes collecting the dog from the owners’ home and spending some time getting to know the dog, so they feel comfortable to leave with the Barking Mad team member. Once the dog arrives at their host’s home, the team member will again spend some time familiarising the dog with their new temporary home, to ensure the dog and host are happy and comfortable. This process also minimises the anxiety for the customer as they will not have to leave their dog, the dog leaves their home happy and excited for their holiday.  

• Dog Boarders who offer feedback to their customers 

All Barking Mad dogs return to their owners with a postcard from their host family all about their holiday. 

• Boarders who offer consistency 

With Barking Mad, you will deal with the business owner directly and all our hosts are as good and as qualified as each other. All dog sitting hosts all vetted and assessed to the same standards so we don’t have “good” or “bad” hosts, they are all brilliant!

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Choosing the right dog sitter is crucial for ensuring your dog’s wellbeing and your peace of mind while you are away. By considering factors such as meeting potential boarders in advance, opting for trial stays, verifying licenses, and checking reviews, you can make an informed decision.  

Barking Mad Dog Care offers the gold standard in dog boarding by adhering to strict licensing requirements, offering solo boarding, rewarding loyalty, and providing personalised care that minimizes anxiety for both pets and owners. With their highly rated services, consistent quality, and thorough communication, Barking Mad ensures your dog enjoys a safe and happy holiday, leaving you worry-free. When it comes to entrusting someone with the care of your beloved pet, these considerations can help you find a dog boarder who will provide the best possible experience for your furry friend. 

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