The Complete 9-Point Dog Safety Standard

Whether you are considering a commercial facility, a small-scale day-boarding service, or an individual pet sitter you have the responsibility to advocate for your dog. Advocating for your dog starts with asking the right questions.

We created this comprehensive safety checklist to empower you. A quality care provider (whether a business or an individual) will always welcome your questions and answer with total openness.

This is a living document for our community

As dog lovers and advocates, our highest priority is protecting our animals, and standards evolve as we learn together. Let’s collaborate to make this safety guide as cohesive and protective as possible. If you have suggestions to strengthen this safety list, reach out and help us make it better.