--- title: "Wagging Tails Pet Resort — Phoenix, AZ" url: "https://dogsaway.co/phoenix-az/wagging-tails-pet-resort/" updated: "2026-10-20" data_pulled: "2026-10-20" census_at: "2026-10-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Wagging Tails Pet Resort Pet groomer in Tempe, AZ — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Phoenix, AZ (https://dogsaway.co/phoenix-az/). **★4.9 from 960 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.8/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** grooming, daycare, boarding - **Address:** 2066 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 - **Phone:** (480) 755-2260 - **Website:** https://waggingtailsaz.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wagging%20Tails%20Pet%20Resort&query_place_id=ChIJCWRMxHgIK4cRn9PJCml_vFY ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | Closed | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **If a dog is sick:** Contacts owner and emergency contact first; may call a vet right away for serious illness or injury — facility's words: "We will first attempt to contact you and your emergency contact for further direction. Depending on the severity of the injury or illness, we may also immediately contact a veterinarian for treatment." (https://waggingtailsaz.com/faqs/) - **Cancellation:** Boarding reservations cancelled under 72 hours out are non-refundable; holiday deposits are non-refundable — facility's words: "Boarding reservations canceled less than 72 hours before the reservation are non-refundable." (https://waggingtailsaz.com/faqs/) ## For travelers - **PHX** (Phoenix Sky Harbor): 7.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $49–$65 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $38 per day > “Wagging Tails Suites Small Suite (3 5 ft) starting at $49/night Medium Suite (4 5 ft) starting at $57/night Large Suite (5 5 ft) starting at $65/night ... Daycare Days are $38” Source: https://waggingtailsaz.com/dog-boarding-tempe-az/ (daycare: https://waggingtailsaz.com/dog-daycare/) — checked September 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 8 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “For the health and safety of all animals at the shop, we require your dog to be up to date on rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella. Please bring a current copy of your vaccination paperwork for our records.” — https://waggingtailsaz.com/faqs/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “The first day is an evaluation day. Our team will closely monitor your pet, and make sure they are a good match for our pack.” — https://waggingtailsaz.com/faqs/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “For the health and safety of all animals at the shop, we require your dog to be up to date on rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella. Please bring a current copy of your vaccination paperwork for our records.” — https://waggingtailsaz.com/faqs/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite > “Suites, Not Cages Real suites in three sizes. Your dog has their own clean, secure space to relax and recharge — not a kennel run.” — https://waggingtailsaz.com/dog-boarding-tempe-az/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “Outdoor Play Yard We’re selective — and that’s the point. Every dog completes a temperament evaluation with our team before joining the group.” — https://waggingtailsaz.com/dog-daycare/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes — described by 37 Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of October 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Published > “What happens if my pup is injured or sick during their stay? We will first attempt to contact you and your emergency contact for further direction.” — https://waggingtailsaz.com/faqs/ - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, no charge > “Need us to administer medication or follow a special diet? That’s part of our standard of care — no extra fee.” — https://waggingtailsaz.com/dog-boarding-tempe-az/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “Food from Home Bring their regular food and we’ll stick to their routine. Fewer tummy troubles, less stress, happier dog.” — https://waggingtailsaz.com/dog-boarding-tempe-az/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ## Licensing Arizona does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. No state agency issues a boarding license and there is no state inspection record. The one statute that mentions kennels, A.R.S. § 11-1009, is a dog-licensing device delegated to counties: a person who keeps five or more dogs in an enclosed, controlled area must hold a kennel permit from the county board of supervisors unless every dog is individually licensed, at an annual fee of $75 or the county's actual cost of recovery. The statute makes inspection a permit condition only for kennels of twenty or more dogs; smaller kennels may be inspected only after a written complaint. Maricopa County Animal Care & Control administers the permit for Phoenix: its current application quotes a $350 fee, an inspection appointment with an animal control officer, Board of Supervisors approval and a one-year term, and states in bold that 'the kennel permit does not authorize the operation of any type of business and is solely used for the purpose of licensing multiple dogs.' A boarding business in unincorporated Maricopa County separately needs zoning approval, because the county zoning ordinance defines a kennel to include commercial boarding. Phoenix City Code § 8-12.01 defers to the county on kennel permits. These are county permits, not a state regime, and were not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/phoenix-az/ ## How to cite Wagging Tails Pet Resort, Tempe, AZ. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/phoenix-az/wagging-tails-pet-resort/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/phoenix-az/wagging-tails-pet-resort.json