Services

We offer coverage for workdays, date nights, an hour here or there and everything in between. All daycare dogs will undergo a personality profile ($25 cost) 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 dog’s 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. Check out our Event Calendar online for our activity of the day, be it Musical Monday, Crafty Canines, or a pancake leaping contest, you can be sure that our Waggers will be happily entertained.

12 pm – 2 pm: Rest time for dogs to recharge their batteries and give themselves a break. Stuffed kongs, swims, woofles, ice cream, bully sticks, no hides, antlers, and lunch can all be enjoyed during this time. There is a $3 fee for those dogs who need to be fed lunch from home.

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.

Personality Profile: *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, their likes or dislikes, how they like to have fun, and what makes their tail wag! This assessment takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and leaves all parties feeling good about what’s next to come, whether it be boarding, daycare, or playdates. Owner information, emergency contacts, required forms, and credit card to be kept on file will be collected at this time.

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 will take the time to integrate the pup in groups and take 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 one-time $20 fee for 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 on the first day.
Half day – $52
Full day – $68

Puppy Boot Camp:
For pups 6 months and younger, Puppy Boot Camp is held Monday and Wednesday from 9 am to 12 pm.

The curriculum includes socialization, potty training, exposure to people and sounds to deter anxiety, and basic training commands. The cost is $45 per session, but if your pup needs after-school care, you can extend their stay by booking daycare as well.

Drop-off only, no humans, please. If you’re looking for classes, please visit our Training page.

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.

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. In order to keep everyone safe, our boarding pups are not integrated with our daycare pups.

Note: We require at least 24 hours’ notice for all cancellations. If it’s less than 24 hours, we will have to charge a $20 cancellation fee for repeat clients, or one full night for new clients. We will need to charge a $15 food prep fee for our boarding clients who do not pre-bag food for their dog’s stay with us.

Regular Season Boarding

• We request at least 48 hours notice for boarding cancellations.
• If no cancellation notice is given within the requested timeframe, a $20 cancellation fee may be applied.
• If you miss a boarding reservation without notice, we reserve the right to cancel future boarding reservations and/or require full payment upfront for any new reservations.

Peak and Holiday Cancellation Policies:

• We request at least 5 days’ notice for peak and holiday season cancellations.
• If no cancellation notice is given within the requested timeframe, you may be charged 50% of your scheduled boarding stay.
• If you miss a peak/holiday boarding reservation without notice, we reserve the right to cancel future boarding reservations and/or require full payment upfront for any new reservations.

No shows will be charged for the reservation in its entirety.

Peak and Holiday Seasons:

• Summer Weekends: (Thursday-Sunday) Starting Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
• April school break
• Fourth of July Week
• Thanksgiving Holiday
• Christmas week
• New Years week

Daycare is Closed:

• New Years Day
• Easter
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas

If the Wag lobby is closed, then pups will need to be picked up the following day.

* 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 boarding dogs are required to wear a breakaway collar. This is a one-time cost of $20, includes dog and owner identification. Easily clasped and removed.

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 balanced 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 and breed 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.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, these schedules are subject to change. Be sure to call and check with us due to the uncertainty of the situation. 

Wag Pupster

With a focus on early unleashed and leashed socialization, our Wag Pupster 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! This is a 6-week course.

• Pups best suited for this class are 9 months and younger
• Maximum 6 pups per class
• Cost: $300 (does not include tax). We require a $50 non-refundable deposit to hold your space, with the balance to be paid after the first class.
• First class will be humans only, no dogs
• Cannot join after the second class

Spring session starts the week of May 9, 2022

Times offered:

Wednesdays 6 pm

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 and dog relationship. This is a 6-week course.

• For pups 10 months and older
• Maximum 6 pups per class
• Cost: $300 (does not include tax). We require a $50 non-refundable deposit to hold your space, with the balance to be paid after the first class.
• First class will be humans only, no dogs
• Cannot join after the second class

Spring session starts the week of May 9, 2022

Times offered:

Thursdays 6 pm

Agility Class

Do you want an exciting way to interact with your dog and keep them active? Our Agility class can help, as we focus on introducing the obstacles of agility as well as handling skills in a positive way that is fun for both you and your dog. This is a 5-week course.

• Prerequisite: Basic Wag or other obedience class
• Cost: $250 (does not include tax). We require a $50 non-refundable deposit to hold your space, with the balance to be paid after the first class.

Spring session starts the week of May 9, 2022

Times offered:

Tuesdays 6:30 pm

Hit It, Quit It, Say We Did It

NEW! For anyone who just got a new pup, or thinks there might be one in their future, let us help set you up for success! Join us for a 90-minute cram session to embrace the modern social dog and dog lifestyle. We will cover potty training, name recognition, come and other commands, crate-training (the lifesaver), FAS (fear, anxiety, and stress), toys, nose work and other cognitive activities, chewing, and wrap it all up with Q&A.

• For humans only! Do not bring dogs to class
• Cost: $80 (does not include tax) per dog family

Time: Not currently being offered

Let’s Wag Safely:

• We require anyone entering our facility to wear a mask and bring hand sanitizer if you can.
• 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 a leash.
• Potty accidents while in the training rooms and parks 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 a 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.
• Well-behaved children are always welcome.

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—please be specific with your vet about this testing. We do not accept a fecal float test. 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 pup’s vaccination history. Swimming requirements: Rabies, DHPP, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Canine Influenza Bivalent, and negative fecal testing for ova, parasites, and Giardia—please be specific with your vet about this testing. We do not accept a fecal float test.

Swimming may not be appropriate if your dog has:

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

Not all dogs can swim or enjoy swimming, 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!

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.