A question we get a lot at Happy Dog Phoenix deals with finding a good place in metro Phoenix to take your dog to stay while you are away.

It’s an important question to ask since the Better Business Bureau that serves metro Phoenix says that concerns about places that offer dog boarding is at the top of their complaint list.

Dog boarding is also a timely question right now because if you are thinking of going away for the holidays, get going on checking places out. The good ones fill up fast and you want to make sure you have time to do an onsite visit sans dog before signing up.

Our book has a checklist of things to ask your prospective dog boarder but we didn’t offer a list of places because one shift in management can instantaneously change the quality of services.  And when it comes to your dog, you want the best possible care.

We do have to plug one place, though: Melinda’s Pampered Pets of Ahwatukee. We took a CPR and first aid course there and was thoroughly impressed by Melinda’s professionalism and caring. If Melinda is in charge, things will be done correctly.

Bone voyage!