Great dog boarding facilities can be hard to find and leaving your dog (or cat) in someone else’s care can be nerve-racking, especially when you’re not sure what goes on behind those kennel doors. In this episode, Amy sits down with Carmen Rustenbeck, Founder & CEO of the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA), to talk about what safe, professional pet care really looks like and how to choose a boarding facility that meets your standards for quality and compassion.
Whether you’re boarding for a day or a week, this episode will help you feel confident, prepared, and in control of your pet’s well-being.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
• The biggest mistakes pet parents make when choosing a dog boarding facility
• What separates a safe, professional dog boarding from one that could put your pet’s health or happiness at risk
• How to assess pet safety, staff training, and cleanliness before you book
BONUS RESOURCE:
Visit https://www.ibpsa.com/for-consumers/
to download a free pet care checklist you can use while evaluating dog boarding or cat boarding facilities or other pet professional services.
CONNECT WITH CARMEN RUSTENBECK
Website: ibpsa.com
OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
• Fear Free Pet Program: fearfree.com
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Pet parenting gets crazy fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting pet advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.
Each week you get pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We also tackle problems from puppy biting to cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.
No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet advice and tools to save money and help you enjoy a calmer home and life with pets.
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