Tail Waggon Pet Services and Transport

Tail Waggon Pet Services and Transport handles dog boarding and daycare in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from a facility at 18126 US 84/285. Overnight stays are $55 per night. The business is licensed, insured and bonded, and its team is trained through NAPS, the National Association of Pet Sitters.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding with one-on-one attention
• Daycare with indoor play space and outdoor room to run
• Grooming and bath-and-brush from a Paragon certified groomer
• Walk-in nail trimming
• Medication administration and transport to veterinary clinics

What sets it apart

The care here reaches past the boarding kennel. Staff also make daily visits to livestock, so an owner with horses or goats can arrange one trip that covers the whole property. House-sitting extras are on the list too: mail pick-up, package retrieval and plant watering while the family is away. Dogs that need medication are accepted, and the staff will drive a pet to a veterinary clinic if an appointment lands during a stay. Pick-up and drop-off is available for owners who can't make the drive themselves.

Before a first booking, the kennel offers a free meet-and-greet. The dog gets to see the space, and the staff go over feeding and routine details. Owners of anxious dogs, or dogs who have never boarded before, tend to find that step worth the trip.

Practical details

Booking is done online through the kennel's website. Doors are open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and Sunday runs on a short window from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, so weekend pick-ups need a little planning. Proof of current vaccinations is required for every dog. Questions can go to 505-433-7671 or by email, and the business posts on Facebook and Instagram as well.