We are members of the ABKA, which requires participating boarding kennels to demonstrate their adherence to a comprehensive set of operational standards. These standards include over 200 detailed requirements for boarding kennels and were developed over many years by the ABKA, the international trade association for the owners and operators of commercial boarding kennels. The standards reflect the views of kennel operators, veterinarians, pet owners, and humane organizations and thus represent the "state of the art" in animal care and management.

Boarding kennels accredited by the ABKA must submit detailed information about their animal care procedures and business policies and submit to an on-site inspection. This program offers pet owners the assurance that accredited facilities have earned the ABKA "stamp of approval" by successfully completing this comprehensive program.

Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education.  The APDT offers individual pet dog trainers a respected and concerted voice in the dog world. We continue to promote professional trainers to the veterinary profession and to increase public awareness of dog friendly training techniques.

Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors

The Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors (ACABC) is an international, non-profit professional membership organization whose mission is to promote scientific education in the field of applied companion animal behavior, to encourage the use of humane and non-aversive methods of animal training and behavior modification, and to make available to the general public and the veterinary profession a readily available group of companion animal applied behavior professionals. Members agree to subscribe to the organization's Code of Standards and Ethical Conduct at all times.