Wagging Tails Pet Resort
Sources
- Reviews read
- 960 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #3 of 193 in Phoenix
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- Wagging Tails Pet Resort’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“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”Open their price page ↗
Wagging Tails Pet Resort is a pet groomer in Tempe, AZ, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 960 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #3 of 193 in Phoenix. Its website lists boarding from $49–$65 per night and daycare from $38 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
About this place
Wagging Tails Pet Resort is Tempe's premier provider of pet grooming, boarding and daycare services. As a small, family-owned shop, we are very active in the community and have many ties to local rescue groups. Our goal is to provide loving, experienced care to our customers, both two- and four-legged. We support this goal by bringing our passion for animals to the shop, each and every day.
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- GroomingDaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Groomer
- Boarding rate
- $49–$65/night
- Daycare rate
- $38/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Phoenix
- #3 of 193
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (960)
- From downtown
- 10.8 mi
- Neighborhood
- Shalimar
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Their words
“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.”waggingtailsaz.com/faqs/
Their words
“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.”waggingtailsaz.com/faqs/
Their words
“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.”waggingtailsaz.com/faqs/
Operations6 of 21 published
Their words
“Suites, Not Cages Real suites in three sizes. Your dog has their own clean, secure space to relax and recharge — not a kennel run.”waggingtailsaz.com/dog-boarding-tempe-az/
Their words
“Outdoor Play Yard We’re selective — and that’s the point. Every dog completes a temperament evaluation with our team before joining the group.”waggingtailsaz.com/dog-daycare/
Their words
“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.”waggingtailsaz.com/faqs/
Their words
“Need us to administer medication or follow a special diet? That’s part of our standard of care — no extra fee.”waggingtailsaz.com/dog-boarding-tempe-az/
Their words
“Food from Home Bring their regular food and we’ll stick to their routine. Fewer tummy troubles, less stress, happier dog.”waggingtailsaz.com/dog-boarding-tempe-az/
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Boarding reservations cancelled under 72 hours out are non-refundable; holiday deposits are non-refundableStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Contacts owner and emergency contact first; may call a vet right away for serious illness or injuryStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | $26/day | Archived page, 2019-12-11 |
| 2020 | — | $28/day | Archived page, 2020-11-26 |
| 2021 | — | $28/day | Archived page, 2021-12-01 |
| 2022 | — | $28/day | Archived page, 2022-12-06 |
| 2023 | — | $28/day | Archived page, 2023-12-02 |
| 2024 | — | $28/day | Archived page, 2024-07-13 |
| Now | $49–$65/night | $38/day | Their website, 2026-09-07 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor
- 7.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
2066 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
10.8 miles from downtown Phoenix · Shalimar · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Wagging Tails Pet Resort, Tempe, AZ. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/phoenix-az/wagging-tails-pet-resort/Similar places near Tempe
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