Leaving your dog in someone else's hands is one of the hardest things about being a pet parent. Whether you're heading into a long workday or catching a flight, you want more than a well-meaning stranger. You want someone who genuinely knows what they're doing. Petropolis was built around exactly that need. Our commitment to hiring certified staff members means your dog isn't just supervised. They're cared for by trained professionals.
It's Hard to Trust Strangers with Your Pet
The pet care industry has a low bar for entry. Almost anyone can start working in the pet industry, and loving animals doesn't automatically qualify someone to handle them safely. For St. Louis-area pet parents, that reality raises legitimate concerns:
- Will staff recognize the signs of stress or illness before things escalate?
- Do they know how to respond in a medical emergency?
- Are they trained in animal behavior, or just enthusiastic volunteers?
These are reasonable questions that every responsible pet care facility should be able to answer clearly. That's why nationally-recognized programs certify multiple Petropolis staff members in pet care and animal behavior.
Qualified Staff Who Are Certified in Pet Care
Petropolis doesn't just hire people who love dogs. We invest in making sure our team has the formal knowledge to back it up. Staff members are certified in pet care through nationally recognized programs, giving them a structured foundation in animal behavior, safety, pet grooming, dog training, and emergency response. When you drop your dog or cat off at Petropolis, you're handing them to a team with qualified professionals. That commitment to credentialed care is the basis of everything they do. It's part of every service we offer: cat boarding, dog boarding, dog daycare, dog training, and dog grooming.
What Kinds of Certifications Does Petropolis Staff Hold?
We uphold an ongoing culture of learning to encourage our employees to get certified in their area of expertise. Here are some of the certifications that Petropolis employees have earned over the years:
- Dog Grooming Certifications — Many of our dog grooming staff members are graduates of The Academy of Pet Careers Dog Grooming School, where they mastered the art of professionally grooming pets.
- Dog Training Certifications — Our dog trainers have completed programs from The Academy of Pet Careers Dog Training School, where they learned obedience, trick training, animal behavior, and even advanced skills like therapy dog training.
- Pet First Aid and CPR Certifications — Several of our staff members have been certified in pet first aid & CPR through PetTech, where they learned how to handle emergency health situations involving pets.
What Sets Petropolis Apart
Certified staff is just the beginning. Here's why Petropolis has become a trusted name for pet families across the St. Louis area.
Pet Empowerment Philosophy
Petropolis centers its entire approach on the individual dog. Rather than fitting every pet into the same mold, staff read each animal's cues and adjust care to match their personality, pace, and comfort level.
Award Winning Pet Care
Petropolis has earned multiple A-List and Neighborhood Favorite awards based on customer reviews, reflecting consistently outstanding service that keeps local pet families coming back.
Top Ratings
Our Google, Yelp, and Facebook reviews and testimonials tell the story that pet parents already know firsthand: attentive care, clean facilities, and employees that go above and beyond.
Safety and Cleanliness
With facilities in both Chesterfield and St. Charles, Petropolis makes certified, professional pet care accessible with cleanliness, sanitation, and safety at the forefront.
Convenient Booking Options
You can book Petropolis services online on our website, through the Petropolis app on your phone, or by calling either of our locations in St. Louis.
Final Thoughts
At Petropolis, delivering professional pet care delivered by certified professionals is the foundation of every service. From our Pet Empowerment philosophy to our well-earned reputation across the St. Louis community, Petropolis offers something that's harder to find than it should be: a place where you can truly feel good about leaving your dog. Ready to experience the difference? Book online or reach out to the Petropolis location nearest you and let our certified team take care of the rest!
