Type "Glenn Dale, MD" into the Google search engine and click enter.
Click "Maps" in the upper left hand corner of the resulting page.
Click on "Search Nearby" in the information column located to the left of the map.
Type "Boarding Kennels" in the search box that pops up.
Note the boarding kennels on the map that are located in the most convenient locations.
Contact those kennels by phone to set up a visitation tour.
Tour each kennel and take notes on the cleanliness of the facility, amount of space, proximity of animals, number of animals, number of care providers, feeding schedule, price of boarding and any other relevant details.
Ask if there is an emergency plan in place to take care of sick or injured animals. Ask where the staff was trained and whether or not the kennel employees have been professionally certified in pet care.
Retrieve names and contact information for pet-owner clients of each facility to contact for a referral.
Contact each of the referrals. Ask any relevant questions or concerns.
Consider all the factors, including location and price. Think about the interior and exterior of each facility.
Write down a list of the top boarding kennels that provide services and facilities suitable for your pet within the appropriate price range.
