South Mountain Boarding

Southmountain boarding is fabulous. We've used the dog day care and overnight stays. Our Chihuahua mix loves all the dogs he meets there. Gina takes great care with all the dogs. It's like our dog is going to doggy camp! I feel so at ease with my dogs staying there.

I brought my two dogs to Gina’s place and they love it. The dogs are in their natural environment and get to run around, play all day. but when it is hot, she brings them inside to an air conditioned room cool down. Unlike other kennels where you have to pay extra to have some activity, they get hours of fun out in the backyard. Gina observes your dogs and updates you daily on their activity. You can relax knowing your pets are safe and comfortable. Dont expect a cookie cutter kennel where evrything is organized and such, dogs dont care for those. I will definitely bring my dogs back here when Im in the Phoenix area.

The place seems fun for dogs who are social. Our biggest concern was about monitoring and how they were handled. We had specific instructions on how much food they should have each day for a very short board (less than a week) yet somehow had to pay for food for our two dogs halfway because they "ran out". We have worked so hard to have our cattle dog lose weight. She said he just stayed inactive while our smaller dog was hyper. The smaller gets bullied by the larger over food and we expressed that, yet we came back to find our cattle dog had gained 1/9th of his body weight in four days and our smaller dog has a gash on his nose. I’m not thrilled. Plus we requested updates and only had one asking to buy more food. Giving 3 which is "expected" and which is generous. 4 should be outstanding and 5 above and beyond. Honestly closer to a 2.

Gina does a great job & genuinely loves dogs. Nice to know that your dog is receiving some love & affection in your absence.

Our boys had a great stay with Gina. I would recommend to all of my friends and I am happy we found a great place for our dogs for our next trip

So happy I found a home away from home for my dog! Great communication, safe and spacious, I feel lucky to have good dog boarding in the Phoenix area.

Great Place. Would highly recommend South Mountain Boarding! She does an amazing job, with our dogs! They Love to go there!