CHECK
Questions that should have clear answers
- Where exactly will the dog sleep, and can the owner see that place first?
- Who is there between midnight and morning?
- What happens if a dog vomits, overheats, escapes, or is injured?
- Are dogs separated by size, temperament, health status, and feeding needs?
- Can the provider show the contract, cancellation terms, and insurance position?
- Will the owner be told immediately about an incident, not only after asking?
CHECK
Do not confuse polish with proof
Photos, testimonials, social videos, and a near-perfect rating can show marketing quality. They do not by themselves establish physical supervision, an emergency plan, or what happened in an unobserved period.
The strongest answer is specific, written, and testable: who, where, when, and what happens next.
QUESTIONS
Short answers
Is one red flag enough to reject a provider?
Not always. Treat it as a prompt to investigate. If basic questions about location, supervision, or emergency care stay unanswered, do not hand over the dog.
Why are vague answers dangerous?
Because the owner cannot verify who is responsible or what will happen under pressure. Written specifics make the promise easier to evaluate before the stay.