East Valley Loop

Tempe, Ahwatukee, Chandler, AZ Community

Dog Daycare Dream Team: Tempe's Fur-Filled Staff Show

by Top Dog Boarding and Training on February 3, 2026

Your Tempe pup’s dropping at a boarding spot near ASU—hoping for zoomies, not zoomies-from-stress. Behind the wagging tails? A squad of dog whisperers juggling leashes, meds, and the occasional chew-toy tug-of-war. These facilities crank 24/7 in AZ heat, so staff better know a Lab from a livestock guardian. From cleaning crates to clicker training, here’s the pack lineup.

General Manager/Facility Owner: The Pack Leader.

Top dog calls shots. Oversees bookings, budgets, and emergency vet runs. Qualifications: 5+ years in dog biz; business degree nice; CPR/pet first aid cert must. Handles Tempe monsoons, flooding play yards, or 110°F AC fails. Keeps reviews glowing—no bad Yelp howls.

Head Trainer/Behaviorist: The Dog Professor.

Brainiac for obedience classes, board-and-trains. Teaches sit-stay, leash manners, and aggression tweaks. Quals: CPDT-KA cert (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), 2-5 years experience, college in animal behavior. Tempe perk: Handles high-energy Huskies prepped for Mill Avenue jogs.

Kennel Attendants/Boarding Staff: The Tail-Waggers.

Daily grind crew. Feeds kibble, scoops poop, walks packs, and medicates Fido’s ear drops. Monitors playgroups for scuffles. Quals: High school diploma, 1+ year animal care, pet CPR/first aid. Lift 50 lbs (big Danes), stand 8+ hours. Tempe twist: Early AM walks dodge ASU traffic.

Veterinary Tech or On-Site Medic: The Dog Doc Sidekick.

Spot checks for fleas, gives pills, and treats minor wounds. Logs vaccines (rabies/Bordetella must). Quals: Vet tech license (NAVTA certified), 2 years shelter/clinic work. Not full vet—calls pros for parvo scares. AZ heat bonus: Hydration police during summer board-a-thons.

Groomers: The Fur Stylists.

Baths, nail trims, brush-outs between stays. Calms anxious shedders. Quals: Groomer cert (National Dog Groomers Assoc), 1-3 years hands-on. Know breed cuts—Poodles vs. Pit mixes. Tempe extra: Quick-dryers fight humidity-induced frizz.

Playgroup Supervisors/Canine Coaches: The Referees.

Oversee yard romps, match playmates (no bully breeds with toys). Break up spats humanely. Quals: Dog body language pro, 2 years daycare/kennel, fear-free handling cert. Eyes-only ratio 10:1 max—safety first.

Admin/Front Desk: The People Pleasers.

Books stay, chats owners, updates apps for potty logs. Fields,” Is Buster homesick?” panics. Quals: Customer service chops, basic pet knowledge, software savvy (e.g., Gingr). Tempe hustle: Late pickups post-Sun Devil games.

Daily drill: Morning meds/feed, group plays, naps, training slots, evening wind-downs. Night staff overnight watches. The training facilities layer group classes (puppy basics) on top of boarding. AZ regs: Maricopa County health checks, no raw diets, loose.

Pitfalls? Understaffed holidays mean tired teams, dog stress spikes. Good spots train quarterly—aggression ID, bite response. Turnover is high—poop scooping burns out newbies.

Tempe boom: Campuses near the airport need pros for travelers. Top facilities cam-stream playtime, proving pups party.

Top Dog Boarding and Training: Your Tempe Pup’s VIP Spot

Ditch worries. Top Dog Boarding and Training nails staff quals, climate-controlled kennels, and one-on-one play. Tailored for Tempe transients.