Services

We offer coverage for work days, date nights, an hour here or there and everything in between. All daycare dogs will undergo a personality profile to ensure they are a good fit for Wag and vice versa. All daycare humans will need to submit a complete application packet for their dogs to join (including vaccination records, general information, emergency contact, etc.)*.

Daily Schedule
7 am – 12 pm: Morning Activities. Supervised playtime within our indoor and outdoor spaces, reflecting your dogs play preferences groupings are big, small, and everything in between! Our unique play areas offer lots of stimulation; are off leash, and directed by our trained Wag Watchers.

12 pm – 2 pm: Rest time for dogs to recharge their batteries and give themselves a break. Stuffed kongs, bully sticks, no hides, antlers, and lunch can all be enjoyed during this time.

2 pm – Pick Up: Scheduled daily activities for your pup. Check our weekly schedule on your dog’s report card, our email blasts, and our Facebook page for all the fun and enriching activities Wag has to offer!

*All daycare and boarding dogs are required to wear a breakaway collar (One time cost of $20, includes dog and owner identification. Easily clasped and removed.)  We will keep the collar at Wag Central, for use during daycare and boarding.

*As a first introduction to Wag, all daycare and boarding dogs are required to meet with our trainer or daycare staff member to have a personality profile. This informal meeting is a fun way for us to get to know your dog. We’ll go through the usual information with you and you can brag about all the great things your dog can do, his likes or dislikes, how he likes to have fun, and what makes his tail wag! This assessment takes anywhere from half an hour to an hour and leaves all parties feeling good about what’s next to come, whether it be boarding, daycare, or play dates. Owner information, emergency contacts, required forms, and credit card to be kept on file will be collected at this time. Additionally, breakaway collars will be fitted, and to be ready for your dogs first visit.

First Day Wagger:
After passing the personality profile, each profiled pup will spend a half or full day at Wag within 2 weeks of the profile. On this first and special day, our staff is now taking the time to integrate the pup in groups and taking extra care with them to diffuse anxiety or overexertion, taking notes to see their interactions in the groups, and noting their behavior in our kennel. A special report card will be sent home with your pup on the first day, as well as a scheduled informal meeting with a daycare staffer. We hope that we begin to open up any conversations from that email to best meet the needs of the owners and pups to make sure that every day at Wag is a fun and fulfilling experience. A one time $20 fee of a breakaway collar will also be charged the first day. First Day Wagger charges are separate from daycare packages. A daycare package cannot be used the first day.
Cost: Half day – $45
Cost: Full day – $60

Wag Central Boarding is focused on accommodating dogs of all shapes and sizes. Our state-of-the-art facility is non-traditional, non-fenced, staffed 24/7, and equipped with stylish and clean amenities for all overnight guests. Each room is private for your dog to catch some Zzzz’s, and includes the comforts of home, away from home.

We have different Dog House boarding options, depending on your dog and/or preference:

New to Wagging?
Intro to Wag’s Boarding program

Wag is all about dog comfort and ease of anxiety. To help encourage familiarity, we invite you to participate in the following sessions prior to your pup’s stay, so they are not only familiar with our kennels and play areas, but have a sense of security.

We want to make sure when you leave them here, they know you will return. It’s also an opportunity for our staff to get to know your pup, find play partners, and chose the areas that best suit your dog’s play personality.

Familiarity Packages

• 3 Full Days of Daycare and a trial overnight stay with our signature breakaway collar – $180
• 3 Half Days of Daycare and a trial overnight stay with our signature breakaway collar – $160

We’re keen on consistency and don’t want boarding to be a repeatedly unfamiliar experience for your dogs. Our Continuum Packages will keep the Wag experience fresh and top of mind, so that when planned and unplanned overnight stays happen, your Wagger keeps on bum rushing our door!

Continuum Packages

• Pack of 12 full day daycare sessions geared to keep familiarity with our facility (expires in one year) $450
• Pack of 12 1/2 day daycare sessions geared to keep familiarity with our facility (expires in one year) $360

* Multiple 4-legged friends from the same household are able to sleep together for the night in a room. The charge of the first dog is the cost of the accommodation, plus any additional dogs will be charged the daily daycare fee of $38.

All daycare and boarding dogs are required to wear a breakaway collar (One time cost of $20, includes dog and owner identification. Easily clasped and removed.)

Whether your pooch is swimming, playing or laying by your side, Wag Central doesn’t neglect to show the humans some love too. We’ve created a cozy and comfy space for you to enjoy while you wait for your precious pup. This space isn’t just for waiting, feel free to come socialize your dog at the Wagaloo Café and coffee bar while spoiling him or her with a freshly baked treat or ice cream sundae.

The Wagaloo Café and Boutique are open to pre-screened and approved, leashed dogs only.

Treat your Pup to a Spa Day!
At the Wag Wellness Spa, we offer complete pet care from nose to tail. Whether your pooch needs a full bath and groom*, a de-shed, or just a simple nail trim, we offer many services to meet all of your grooming needs. Regular grooming can cut down on shedding, keep your dog clean, happy, and healthy.

Full Grooming Includes:

• Bath Service –  Shampoo, Conditioner, Nail Trim, and Ear Cleaning
• Haircut – Full-service bath, plus a customized trim and style
• Cologne
• Bandana

Full Grooming Pricing:

• Small dog full groom begin at $65
• Medium dog full groom begin at $75
• Large and extra-large dog full groom begin at $85

Groomer’s Bath Includes:

• Bath Service – Shampoo, Conditioner, Nail Trim, and Ear Cleaning
• Cologne
• Bandana

Groomer’s Bath Pricing:

• Small dog bath begin at $30
• Medium dog bath begin at $40
• Large and extra-large dog bath begin at $50

*Before your favorite 4-legged friend comes for a wash please contact our concierge at wagfrontdesk@gmail.com, text us at 203-895-2752 or call us at 203-377-1700 and provide your vet’s contact information so that we can easily obtain your pups vaccination history. Required vaccinations to ensure everyone health and safety: Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Distemper and Rabies.

Welcome to Wag University, where our positive approach to dog training helps both our two-legged and four-legged clients learn to speak dog, strategize on how to embark on life together, play together, trick out, exercise and collaborate about all things dog. Wag Central’s training style is unique in that our classes are small, our trainers are mighty, and we take into account the size, breed, and age of your dog to make each class an enjoyable and educational experience. Our teaching philosophy is to set pups and their people up to succeed and do so in a positive, rewarding manner.

We strive to make puppy training a fun and positive experience. Play mixed with instruction creates an environment for puppies to learn both socially and intellectually. At the same time, we are there to help puppy parents learn how to better understand their new pup and to create a relationship with their canine companions built on trust and open communication. We aim for setting your puppy up for success so they can become a relaxed, confident and well-behaved member of your family and society.

Anti-Jump Workshop

Does your pup have a little too much spring in their step? Well, worry no more. Chelsea, Our Dean of Wag University will be teaching an anti-jump workshop on September 10 and 11th.

Cost for the workshop is $60 and your pup must meet all of Wag’s vaccination requirements to join in the fun.

Wag Pupsters

With the focus on early unleashed and leashed socialization, our Wag Pupsters class will be an informative, playful, and active journey covering responsible dog ownership, safety, thinking like a dog, house training, problem-solving and of course fun! New for this semester, we will be combining Pupster and Family Pupster classes. Recommended for pups in our Puppy Nursery Program.

• Pups best suited for this class are 8 – 16 weeks old
• Maximum 5 pups per class
• Held in puppy lounge with 2 owner limit (over age of 16)
• Cost: $250 per 6 week course

Time: Saturdays 10am – 10:45am OR Wednesdays 6pm – 6:45pm

2019 Six week sessions:

WEDNESDAY:

May 15th – June 19th
June 26th – July 31st
August 7th – September 11th
October 30th – December 4th

SATURDAY:

May 25th – July 6th
July 20th – August 24th
September 7th – October 12th
November 2nd – December 7th

Basic Wag

Let’s get down to business. We will cover additional basic commands with more distractions, get owners on track with speaking and thinking dog, practice focus, recall and stays, leash walking and celebrate the serious side of the human/ dog relationship. New for this semester, we will be combining Pupster and Family Pupster classes.

• For pups 16 weeks and older, maximum 6 pups per class
• Cost: $200 for 6 week course

Time: Saturdays 1pm – 1:45pm OR Wednesday 7pm – 7:45pm

2019 Six week sessions:

WEDNESDAY:

May 15th – June 19th
June 26th – July 31st
August 7th – September 11th
October 30th – December 4th

SATURDAY:

May 25th – July 6th
July 20th – August 24th
September 7th – October 12th
November 2nd – December 7th

Manners & Leash Skills

Does your dog lunge at other dogs? Not sit nicely at the door and wait for it to be opened? Does your dog bark when the doorbell rings or when a stranger enters your house? Does your dog jump up on people? Then it sounds like our manners class might be perfect for you and your pup. And let’s add good leash skills to the mix since a well-socialized pup needs to walk nicely on a leash for many reasons, yet so many of our pups pull, jump, and react when a walk with your pup should be pleasurable. This class covers the multiple types of leashes and collars on the market, basic commands, tips, and strategies to shape your pup into a good walking and social companion. And due to Wag Central’s unique layout, real life can be simulated within our walls and outdoor spaces.

• Maximum 6 dogs per class
• Cost: $200 for 6 week course
• Drop in Option: $60 per session. (Must notify by 12pm on Tuesdays)

Time: Tuesdays 7pm – 7:45pm

2019 Six week sessions:
May 14th – June 18th
June 25th – July 30th
August 6th – September 10th
September 17th – October 22nd
October 29th – December 3rd

Beyond the Basics

Has your pup graduated from Basic or Pupster and ready for a more advanced obedience class? Well then, Beyond the Basics will fit the bill. Adding on from the skills mastered in prior classes, pups will master longer waits, encounter more distractions, and due to our small class sizes personalization and tricks can be incorporated.

• For pups 6 months and older
• Cost: $200 for 6 week course

Time: Thursdays 6pm – 6:45pm

2019 Six week sessions:
May 16th – June 20th
June 27th – August 1st
August 8th – September 12th
September 19th – October 24th
October 31st – December 5th

Agility Class

(Previously offered at Wag but changing day and time)

• Prerequisite: Basic Wag or Obedience Class
• Maximum 3 dogs per class
• Cost: $300 for 6-week class
• Drop in Option: $60 per session. (Must notify by 12pm on Thursdays and Saturdays)

Time: Thursdays 7pm – 7:45pm

2019 Six week sessions:
May 16th – June 20th
June 27th – August 1st
August 8th – September 12th
September 19th – October 24th
October 31st – December 5th

Nose Work

Are you looking for a way to engage your dog in something more mentally challenging? Look no further as Wag Central is proud to announce our new Nosework class. It’s fun and easy to learn for both dog and human handler. Your dog will learn to use his natural scenting abilities to find hidden treats or objects and lead you to them. You won’t believe how fun it is to watch your dog’s light bulb come on in this low-impact sport designed for high-level mental stimulation.

• Basic Wag or Wag Pupster class required!!
• Maximum of 4 dogs per class
• Cost: $300 per 6 weeks

Time: Tuesdays 6pm – 6:45pm

2019 Six week sessions:

May 14th – June 18th
June 25th – July 30th
August 6th – September 10th
September 17th – October 22nd
October 29th – December 3rd

Drop in Classes:

Drop-In Classes are designed for graduates of Basic Wag or Wag Pupster. It’s a fun, affordable and convenient way to maintain and polish what you’ve learned so far and engage with your dog in a different way.

“Drop-In” means you can show up whenever you want…every week, once a month…whatever you want. Obviously you will advance faster by coming regularly but people love the flexibility!

These fun, upbeat practice sessions are my favorite to teach!. Now that the dogs know the basics we can combine agility obstacles and obedience training in fun and creative ways that have real world applications. The goal is to train your dog to be happy and reliable in any and all real life situations…and have fun doing it!

Whether you are looking to keep your dog “tuned up” by coming out once a month or looking to turn your dog into a “Rock Star” by coming out every week, the Drop-In practice sessions are here to accommodate your schedule.

*Please advise by 12pm the day of the class if you will be attending to ensure we have the staff*

• Cost: $60 for an hour session
• Classes applicable: Agility and Leash/ Manners Class.

Let’s Wag Safely:

• Please arrive at Wag no more than 10 minutes before your class. There will be ample time to enjoy the reception and retail areas after your class.
• Potty and clean up after your dog outside before each class on leash.
• Potty accidents while in the training rooms and park are not a problem, however for everyone’s safety please stop and be sure to inform the instructor so that the mess is addressed promptly.
• All dogs should be on leash while entering and moving from place to place within the facility. Please do not unleash your dog until you are instructed to do so by a Wag Team member.

Proof of vaccination must be received at least 3 days before your pup’s first day of class.

The following vaccinations are required for all dogs: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, and Canine Influenza (bivalent), and a negative fecal testing every 6 months for ova, parasites, and Giardia. Our concierge will be happy to handle this for you, contact our concierge at wagfrontdesk@gmail.com, text us at 203-895-2752 or call us at 203-377-1700.

Welcome to Wag Central’s Doggy Paddle Pool! We provide a 20 minute recreational swim period for your four-legged friend.

We start with a Wag Swim Quest to see if the pool is the place for your pooch.  All dogs go through our Introductory Wag Swim Quest with a swim coach.  In this private session, all four legged friends rinse off, go through a checklist with their owner, and get properly fitted into a life vest, which must be used until proven a strong swimmer.

After the Swim Quest, the Doggy Paddle Coach will recommend either assisted recreational swims to repeat positive exposure to the pool or unassisted swims which are geared to be recreational and playful, to help burn off energy and leave tails wagging*!

Please contact our concierge at wagfrontdesk@gmail.com, text us at 203-895-2752 or call us at 203-377-1700 and provide your vet’s contact information so that we can easily obtain your pups vaccination history. Swimming requirements: Rabies, DHPP, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Canine Influenza Bivalent, and a negative fecal testing for ova, parasites, and Giardia.

Swimming may not be appropriate if you dog has:

• Heart or respiratory conditions
• Suffers from seizures
• An open wound or infection

Not all dogs can swim or enjoy to swim, Wag Central promotes an environment of fun and safety. If our staff senses that our pool is making your dog stressed or fearful, swim time will end immediately.

*Be sure to review the Paddle Pool Rules before swimming with us!

Rain, shine, snow or sleet, our indoor park offers an open and safe space for your dog to run, fetch, bark and wag, all year long. Tell your BFF to bring her dog along to meet for a play date or let your pup meet some new friends. Our paw-happy flooring ensures a safe and slip-free playing environment. Advanced cleaning technology ensures a clean park for all who bark. We are a social place for dogs and their people. We want you to come and have fun!

When you bring your pup to the Wag Central play park, you will get to witness firsthand what makes your dog wag the most. If you want to continue that excitement at home, all of our play park toys can be purchased in our boutique.

Does your pup prefer the company of you and an old faithful tennis ball? Not a problem. If this is your dog’s cup of kibble, we have a separate Fetch Lane area stocked with tennis balls, ball chuckers, and more to ensure your pooch is properly exercised and has a ball doing so!

Hours of the play park are 7 days a week 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

*Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the play park. 16 and 17 year olds are allowed in the play park with a parent or guardian’s signature.

Day at the dog park? Walk on the beach? Whether your dog is caked in mud or just ready for a bath, bring him to Wag Central for a Wag Wash*. Our self wash room offers 4 tubs and the ease and efficiency of 3 Davis ProPet washers.

Self Wash Pricing $20

*Before your favorite 4-legged friend comes for a wash please contact our concierge at wagfrontdesk@gmail.com, text us at 203-895-2752 or call us at 203-377-1700 and provide your vet’s contact information so that we can easily obtain your pups vaccination history. Required vaccinations to ensure everyone health and safety: Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Distemper and Rabies.

Birthdays. Adoptaversaries. Bark Mitzvahs. Bachelor/bachelorettes. No occasion is too big or too small for a party here at Wag Central!

Come celebrate your 4-legged friend with us! Parties held on weekends from 12:15 – 1:30pm.

The Lounge – 1 hour 15 minutes, 10 dogs max, 20 people max, $175.

A Wag Central team member will host your event and take your party from start to finish: send the invites, follow up with attendee vets to obtain records, plan the activities, keep the dogs active and having fun, help with photos, serve our special meatloaf or peanut butter cake, assist with gifts, goodie bags and more!

*Please contact our concierge at wagfrontdesk@gmail.com, text us at 203-895-2752 or call us at 203-377-1700 and provide your vet’s contact information so that we can easily obtain your pups vaccination history. Required vaccinations to ensure everyone health and safety: Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Distemper and Rabies.

Hail a cab! Our Wag Central Taxi service will pick up and drop off your 4-legged friends. Don’t have time to drop off or pick up your pup for daycare? Want your pooch to be waiting for you when you walk in the door after a long flight home? Too busy to take your dog to their veterinary appointment? We’ve got you covered!

In our Wag-on Taxi, specially outfitted for ultimate dog safety, we can take your dog to or from wherever you need them to go! Our dog-friendly drivers are good with humans too, and will be sure to greet you and your pet with a smile, and get them safely where they need to be.

What are your needs? Contact our concierge for personalized service at wagfrontdesk@gmail.com, text us at 203-895-2752 or call us at 203-377-1700.

The doctor is in! Literally. Our onsite Veterinarian can help you get the check-ups and treatment your dog needs to stay healthy and happy. We offer vaccines, wellness visits, lab work, check-ups, and more! Need your pup to see the vet while they’re boarding or in daycare? No problem. Want your pooch to get their annual exam when they get dropped off for grooming? Done and done.

Dr. Fleming is available Tuesday and Thursday mornings, as well as Saturday afternoons. In addition, we have an onsite Veterinary Technician who is here daily to give Technician exams, administer medications and certain vaccinations, and is always in contact with Dr. Fleming should they need to call in the big guns. 

Do you have a dog with specialized medical needs that is coming to spend the night? Check out our Therapeutic Care boarding. With trained medical staff overseeing your dog’s medications and overall health, you can go away feeling confident that your pup is getting the top-notch care they need and deserve!

Would you prefer to stick with your tried and true veterinarian? We get that! We’re happy to work alongside whomever you are most comfortable with caring for your dog. Whether it’s simply receiving up to date vaccine records from your veterinarian, or one of our technicians collaborating with them to make the best plan for your pup, we will do whatever you feel is the best thing for your pooch. We even offer a Taxi Service, so one of our staff members can take your dog to their veterinarian appointments for you!

Wag Central offers a unique retail experience for our 2-legged and 4-legged clients. Personally sourced and curated by our dog loving staff, we sell brands with missions we support.

The Wag Team knows the struggle of finding sturdy toys, that stand up to the toughest jaws. We are proud to offer a wide selection of toys for the gentlest to most extreme waggers. All of the toys our 4-legged clients enjoy throughout the facility (playpark, daycare, pool, etc.), we offer in our retail boutique so you can take the fun home!

In addition to toys, the retail boutique sells a variety of collar and leash options to support all 2-legged client preferences. Wag Central promotes living an active and fun lifestyle with your dog, indoors and out. We have a wide array of dog apparel and accessories for hikes or beach trips with your pups – including backpacks, tents, travel water bowls, etc.

Our new Birthday section includes toys, special birthday biscuts, and gift wrapping.

We love to celebrate Birthdays! Look for your pups birthday email, and be sure to stop on by for your pups free gift, and a photo.

Golden Boarders

Here at Wag Central we believe there’s not much as beautiful, distinguished and dignified as a senior dog. We want to honor canines in their golden years by providing them with extra services and care when they come for a stay.

What makes a dog a senior?
It really is true that age is just a number. If you think your dog, regardless of his or her age, would be happier in the general boarding population, then that is what we’ll do! That being said, dogs over 8 years old are eligible for our Golden Boarder Program. And if you’re not sure which option to pick, we’re more than happy to help you determine where your pooch will best fit in!

Therapeutic Boarders

We understand that boarding your beloved pooch can be stressful on you both, especially if they have medical needs or other needs that may make them a little more high maintenance than the average canine. We have a specially designed boarding program that is individually catered to each dog’s condition, to give them the extra care they require and to give you the peace of mind that all of their needs are being taken care of!

What makes a dog a Therapeutic Boarder?
We recommend boarding your dog as a Therapeutic Boarder if they have a major medical condition, are a young puppy, or require extra care beyond what we offer in our standard boarding.

We REQUIRE any epileptic or diabetic dog, as well as any puppy under 16 weeks of age, to board as a Therapeutic Boarder.

We are now require a telephone or in-person meeting with our Dog Life Specialist, Annie, prior to the boarding stay. This 15 minute time slot will be spent going over medicine administration, special feeding instructions or anything else we need to know in order to keep your dog’s routine the same while at Wag Central.

Note: all major medical issues are accepted on a case-by-case basis. If you have a pet with medical needs, please contact us to determine if they are a good fit for our Therapeutic Boarding program. We do NOT accept dogs that are recovering from surgeries or have drains.

The first 16 weeks of a puppy’s life are considered by dog experts to be the most crucial period for creating a well socialized, confident dog. During this timeframe, it is critical to expose puppies to a wide variety of sights, sounds, smells and sensations. Puppies who miss out on these experiences often never learn how to be comfortable in unfamiliar settings or situations, and are much more likely to develop anxiety, become fearful and/or aggressive later in life.

We believe in setting puppies up for success from the day they become a member of your family, which is why we offer the Puppy Nursery, a program specifically created for puppies aged 8 weeks to 16 weeks.

Vaccine Requirements:

• Proof of vaccination must be received on or before your puppy’s first day. Puppies will not be allowed to participate in Nursery School without proof of vaccination from a licensed veterinarian
• The following vaccinations are required for puppies aged 8-11 weeks: One round of DHPP, Bordetella
• The following vaccinations are required for puppies aged 12-16 weeks: Rabies Vaccine, Two rounds of DHPP, Bordetella
• Proof of vaccinations should be submitted before or at their first day. Puppies may not attend Nursery School without proof of vaccinations
• Leptospirosis vaccination requirement is waived for puppies under four months of age
• ALL puppies, regardless of age, must have a negative fecal (ova, parasites, and giardia)

*No assessment or evaluation required for dogs graduating into daycare program at 16 weeks