Stress-Free Holidays for Your Pup With In-Home Small Dog Boarding in Anthem, Arizona

The holidays bring a whirlwind of twinkling lights, family gatherings, and festive chaos. For our little dogs, though, all that excitement can feel more like sensory overload than seasonal cheer.

Doorbells ringing. New faces coming and going. Suitcases out on the floor.

Decorations that suddenly appear and smell… interesting. Fireworks and noisemakers that pop out of nowhere.

For many small dogs — especially sensitive pups like Yorkies, Maltese, Shih Tzus, and mixes — this time of year can be stressful. Their routine shifts, their environment changes, and their humans get busier than usual.

That’s why so many Anthem, AZ dog parents turn to Wag This Way for calm, cozy in-home small-dog boarding during the holidays. It’s the kind of care that feels like staying with a trusted friend, not a facility.

No loud kennels. No cages. No chaos.

Just warmth, familiarity, routine, and a whole lot of love.

Why Holidays Can Be Stressful for Small Dogs

Even the sweetest, most confident pups can feel unsettled during the holidays. Common stressors include:

• Loud noises like fireworks, parties, or holiday music

• New decorations and unfamiliar scents

• Visitors coming and going throughout the day

• Disruptions to their normal feeding or potty schedule

• The energy shift that happens when families prepare for travel

• Tempting (and potentially dangerous) holiday foods left within reach

Small dogs tend to be especially bonded to their humans and thrive on predictability. When their daily rhythm changes, it can leave them feeling anxious or insecure.

How In-Home Boarding Helps Your Pup Stay Relaxed

Traditional boarding environments can feel overwhelming for small dogs, especially during the peak holiday season. For pups who prefer calm, structure, and one-on-one attention, in-home boarding is a game-changer.

At Wag This Way, your dog enjoys:

A quiet, cozy home environment

Your pup relaxes in a comfortable, lived-in space — not a kennel or commercial facility.

Personalized attention

Every dog is treated like family. Snuggles, playtime, gentle care, and a fully customized routine.

Consistency and predictability

Meals, naps, potty breaks, bedtime routines — we keep your pup’s day familiar and comforting.

Small-dog expertise

We specialize in caring for small breeds only. We understand their sensitivities, quirks, and the kind of gentle care they thrive on.

A safe holiday environment

Your dog stays protected from holiday hazards like toxic foods, tinsel, overstimulation, and loud gatherings.

For pups who crave quiet comfort, this truly becomes their holiday home away from home.

A Few Ways to Set Your Pup Up for a Great Stay

Simple prep helps your dog settle in beautifully:

• Pack a favorite blanket, toy, or comfort item

• Keep their feeding schedule consistent before drop-off

• Share updated vet info, diet notes, and emergency contacts

• Tell us about their personality, habits, or little quirks — the more we know, the cozier we can make their stay

Small touches create big comfort for little dogs.

Why Anthem Dog Parents Choose Wag This Way

Dog parents across Anthem, New River, Tramonto, Desert Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods trust Wag This Way because we offer something truly unique:

• Professional, experienced, insured pet care

• A warm home environment — never kennels

• Small-dog-only boarding for a quiet, peaceful setting

• Personalized attention tailored to each pup

• Convenient Anthem location close to major holiday travel routes

Above all, your dog becomes part of our family while you’re away.

Book Your Pup’s Holiday Stay Early

Holiday boarding fills fast — especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s — and space is intentionally limited to keep things peaceful for the dogs in our care.

Give your pup the gift of a calm, happy holiday…

and give yourself the gift of knowing they’re safe, relaxed, and loved.