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If this is the first time you are considering dog boarding in Austin, there are a lot of considerations you will need to keep in mind in order to make sure your pet has the best experience possible. Dogtopia has a great deal of experience hosting guests of a wide variety of breeds\u00a0and know that it can sometimes be a stressful time for both the dog and his owner. Here are just a few of the ways to make everything go smoothly.<\/p>\n

Making Sure Your Pet Will Be Happy With Dog Boarding in Austin<\/h3>\n

Two of the most important considerations when selecting the facility to provide\u00a0your dog boarding in Austin are abundant playtime and safety. At Dogtopia, we do not leave our guests locked up for several hours at a time in cages or crates. We provide as much as 10 hours of playtime each day to make sure all of the dogs we care for are to run and burn off energy.<\/p>\n

In addition, we take all necessary precautions in order to ensure your dog will be his healthiest and happiest. Before accepting a guest, we make sure that he has the right disposition and will be able to get along with the other dogs in our care. Also, all of our guests must be up-to-date on all required immunizations. All of our staff members are true professionals who are trained in recognizing the body language of dogs to prevent any potential problems.<\/p>\n

At Dogtopia, we also want you to have 100 percent peace of mind <\/a>when trusting us with your beloved pet for dog boarding in Austin. That is why we offer webcam access so you can check on your pooch no matter where you may be. If you would like to schedule an appointment to take a tour of our facility or you have any questions, contact us online<\/a> or give us a call at\u00a0512-333-1111<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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