Dancin’ Woofs

Dog Daycare: Dogs can be dropped off between 7:30-9:30 a.m. and picked up between 3:30-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The day consists of supervised play on agility equipment, in cool pools during warm weather, running, and playing with trainers. An interview process is required to check vaccinations, social-ability, and temperament.

Dog Training: Classes include Puppy 101 (focus on puppy development), Basic (foundational skills for all ages), Intermediate (developing skills with distractions), and Private (one-on-one sessions at their facility). Classes typically have 12 dogs and are held in a large warehouse space. Both in-person and virtual classes are offered.

Pricing Summary

Dog daycare is priced at $38 per day. No specific pricing information is provided for dog training classes or private sessions.

Policies

Dancin’ Woofs does not offer drop-in daycare service. They are unable to maintain a waitlist for daycare, and advise that vacancies may not be available for several months.

Dancin’ Woofs provides dog training and daycare services in Bend, Oregon. They aim to help dog owners grow their dogs into well-behaved companions by focusing on building compassionate and respectful relationships through clear communication and understanding the dog’s needs.

Their dog daycare offers a safe, fun, and healthy play environment designed to enrich a dog’s spirit, increase social skills, provide exercise, and stimulate their mind. Dogs get to know each other during repeated visits, fostering a playful environment.

For training, they offer various classes focusing on different stages and skill levels, from puppy basics to advanced skills with distractions, as well as one-on-one private sessions. They emphasize teaching owners how to listen and communicate with their dogs.

Accomplishments

Kristin Kerner is an Owner/Dog Training Instructor, certified as a Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) since 2007 and a Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP) since 2018. She has owned Dancin’ Woofs since 2013.

Linda Ayling is a Daycare Manager/Dog Training Instructor and a Karen Pryor Clicker Training Academy Graduate (KPA-CTP) since 2015. Leanna T is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) since 2023.

How to Get Started!

For Daycare: Clients should contact Dancin’ Woofs to verify available openings and schedule an interview. The interview process involves checking vaccinations and assessing the dog’s social-ability and temperament. After the interview, dates and times for daycare are determined.

For Training: Clients choose their desired class type, check availability (for in-person or virtual options), and then schedule an appointment to determine the best dates and times.