[header] How to choose a boarding kennel [title] Ask your friends. [step] Find out if any of your friends who also own pets have ever used any of the boarding facilities in the area. This can be a great way to get the inside scoop on what the kennels are like and what experiences people have had with them in the past. 
[substeps] Be sure to ask if the staff was friendly, whether or not the facility seemed clean and sanitary, and if their pet seemed to enjoy the experience. Also ask if they plan on using the kennel again in the future.