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Are the employees trained?
Some have been trained in dog behavior, first aid and obedience training.

Is the facility clean?
Is there an area specifically for the dogs to potty? How does the center smell?

Is the facility overcrowded?

Is the staff to dog ratio good?
One staff member to every 10-15 dogs is optimun.

Does it look like the staff enjoys the dogs?

Is there a security fence around the outdoor areas?
Are they high enough to prevent dogs from jumping over?

Midday meals?

Do they give medications?

To get in a center your dog needs:

Current vaccinations.

Flea prevention

Sprayed/neutered

Dog must get along with other dogs.

Some centers have other services like overnight boarding, dog training and grooming facilities. Some will even pick your dog up and home and return him at night.

I found cost from $15.00 a day to $35.00 a day plus weekly rates so shop around.

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