Featured Pet
Isabella Watson
Guest Accommodations Survey
1. When you travel, who most frequently cares for your dog?
Pet sitter in my home Private boarding facility Veterinary boarding facility Family or friend in my home Family or friend in their home Dog comes with me Other
2. In the last two years, how many times have you boarded your dog?
None 1-3 times 4-6 times 7 or more times
3. What was your dog's typical length of stay each time? 1-3 days 4-6 days 7 or more days
Did you tour the boarding area? Yes No
Did you view your pet's sleeping quarters? Yes No
4. What concerns you when your dog is in someone else's care?
(check all that apply)
Nothing
Proper diet
Exercise needs
Proper medications
Safety/containment
Loneliness
Boredom
Disruption of routine
Behavior problems
5. What location in the Anchorage area would be most convenient for overnight
guest services for your dog?
East side
West side
Midtown
South Anchorage
Near airport
Other
6. For premium guest services (spacious and comfortable suites, shuttle service,
onsite caretakers, activities, lots of individual attention), what is a reasonable daily rate?
$15-$20 $25-$30 $35-$40
$45-$50 $55-$60
7. Please rate each of the following items from 1-5 in their importance to you, where 1
is least important and 5 is most important in guest services for your dog:
1 2 3 4 5 caring, competent staff
1 2 3 4 5 staff onsite 24 hours
1 2 3 4 5 attention to safety
1 2 3 4 5 family pets together
1 2 3 4 5 meeting special needs
1 2 3 4 5 shuttle service
1 2 3 4 5 individual attention
1 2 3 4 5 clean environment
1 2 3 4 5 access to outdoors
1 2 3 4 5 regular exercise
1 2 3 4 5 reasonable prices
1 2 3 4 5 spacious suites
1 2 3 4 5 healthy diet & treats
1 2 3 4 5 daycare / playgroups
1 2 3 4 5 grooming services
1 2 3 4 5 webcam or photos
1 2 3 4 5 special activities
1 2 3 4 5 medications given
1 2 3 4 5 retail boutique
1 2 3 4 5 weekend access
1 2 3 4 5 lots of affection
8. Would you use a VIP guest pass to receive preferred guest reservations scheduling,
discounts on daycare services and special retail offers?
Yes No Don't know
9. What is a reasonable price for a one-year guest pass?
$100-$150 $175-$225 Multi-level prices
$250-$300 $325-$375 Don't know
