When you’re seeking a great place to board your pet, you likely consider spaciousness, comfort, and one-on-one attention. Another important factor pet owners should consider is cleanliness. Hygiene and sanitation are two critical components of ensuring a safe, comfortable boarding facility and minimizing bacterial and viral disease spread. The Wagging Club team prides itself on providing the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards. We explain why cleanliness should be a priority when choosing a boarding facility for your four-legged friend.

Cleaning protocols to protect your pet

Boarding facilities should be clean and well-maintained, free from dirt, hair, and unpleasant odors, which is not always the case among these facilities. At The Wagging Club, we thoroughly clean our facility throughout the day, minimizing typical doggie and kitty odors you might have encountered at other kennels. Our hygiene protocols include following a strict cleaning schedule and using pet-safe disinfectant products that eliminate bacteria and other harmful pathogens. Proper disposal of pet waste is critical. Our facility has sanitary methods for handling and disposing of all waste to discourage infectious illness spread, which is unfortunately common in low-quality boarding hotels.

Health and safety standards for pets

Along with maintaining our clean environment, The Wagging Club requires our furry guests to be up-to-date with vaccinations and parasite prevention. These health requirements help prevent disease spread and parasite infestation. We maintain these standards for the protection of your furry friend and all other pets who stay with us. We conduct a health check when each pet arrives to identify illness signs and talk with pet owners about any recent health issues their pets have experienced. If a pet who stays with us shows illness signs, we follow specific health protocols, including notifying the owner immediately and placing ill pets in isolation areas to prevent disease spread to other guests. 

Facility layout designed for pet safety

Our kennels and play areas are spacious and accommodating for your furry pal. We use proper ventilation to reduce odors and airborne disease spread, maintaining good airflow and temperature control. Unlike cramped boarding facilities, we give our four-legged guests plenty of space to roam and supervised play areas that encourage safety and health at all times. Our staff members are trained in all hygiene and safety protocols, ensuring each pet guest’s well-being. 

Checklist for a clean pet boarding facility

Before choosing any boarding facility for your cherished pet, always request a tour. While reviews are an excellent gauge for primary impressions from other pet owners, a tour gives you more insight and assurance that your pet will be in good hands. When assessing a pet boarding facility’s cleanliness, consider the following:

  • Accommodations are clean indoors and outdoors.
  • The facility is free from foul odors.
  • Suites and play areas are spacious, bright, and air-conditioned.
  • The facility is not unpleasantly loud, with unmitigated noise levels.
  • Furniture, bedding, and toys are well maintained. 
  • Operations are transparent, allowing pet owners to ask questions.
  • A sufficient staff-to-pet ratio exists.
  • Clean water is always available. 
  • A quarantine area is set aside for pets who become sick. 
  • Pet owners have left positive online reviews.
  • The facility is commercially registered and has liability insurance.

Request a tour of The Wagging Club for your pet’s boarding

At The Wagging Club, we understand that your pet’s safety, health, and happiness are of the utmost importance to you. We invite you to schedule a tour so we tell you about the many aspects of why cleanliness and hygiene are paramount. While you are here, we can review any health and behavior concerns you might have regarding your furry friend and allow time for all your questions.

If you are interested in boarding your pet, contact The Wagging Club team to schedule a tour. We look forward to meeting you and your precious pet!