Meyer’s Tails Up Farm

Meyer’s Tails Up Farm offers dog training through private lessons, group classes, day training, and boarding school. Their approach focuses on helping owners understand their dog’s language to improve communication and strengthen the bond. They create custom “groundwork plans” for each dog, providing personalized instruction and consistent feedback on progress.

Their training aims to help dogs become well-rounded family members and addresses behavioral issues, with a focus on skills like walking on a loose lead and recall. The team includes experienced trainers who have learned from world-renowned canine behaviorists.

Policies

For aquatics, a vet consent form signed by the vet is required. For general services, vaccinations (DHLLP, Rabies, Bordetella for dogs) are required. They administer medications (except insulin) at no extra charge if labeled. They provide stainless steel bowls and fleece bedding; owners should not bring their own. Toys larger than a tennis ball are welcome if labeled.

Meyer’s Tails Up Farm is a comprehensive pet care facility offering a range of services beyond just dog training. They aim to help owners understand their dog’s language to strengthen their bond and improve their pet’s overall wellness. The facility emphasizes a custom plan approach for each dog, providing personalized attention and consistent feedback on progress.

They offer lodging options, doggy daycare, aquatics for physical conditioning and recovery, and grooming services. The owners, Kent and Gwen Meyer, are heavily involved, with Kent being a third-generation dog breeder and professional dog handler who has trained dogs for decades and shown top show dogs at national specialties and the Westminster Dog Show.

Their daycare program, established over 20 years ago, focuses on developing self-confident, well-rounded dogs through continuous training in human-to-dog and dog-to-dog relationships, with staff having over 100 years of combined experience and training from world-renowned canine behaviorists. They also provide transportation services.

Accomplishments

Kent Meyer is a third-generation dog breeder and has trained dogs for decades. He and Gwen have shown some of the US’s top show dogs, winning top awards at national specialties and the Westminster Dog Show. Kent, Gwen, and team members have trained with John Rogerson of England and the late Lee Mannix, a world-class canine behaviorist.

The daycare staff has over 100 years of combined training experience and has been voted #1 Dog Daycare in the region for three years running. Kent’s grandmother, Lorraine Meyer, was an esteemed Boxer breeder and AKC obedience judge. Nick Waters, their Pet Styling Leader, earned a place on GroomTeamUSA and is featured in their Hall of Fame as a TOP 10 stylist.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to schedule a tour of the farm, which typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes. During the tour, the team will discuss the client’s needs and help create a custom “groundwork plan” for their pet. It is recommended to know which services (Lodging, Daycare, Grooming, Training) are of interest.

While it’s best to book an appointment, especially for Saturday slots, walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred to ensure dedicated time. Vaccinations are required for services but do not need to be presented at the tour.