The Dog Spot Training & Enrichment Center

The Dog Spot offers customized training programs including Day Training, Private Training, and Board & Train. Day Training programs are conducted at their facility, requiring 2 days/week attendance, and include socialization, training, enrichment, and family involvement. Private Training is offered in-home, focusing on teaching owners how to train their dogs using games and enrichment. Board & Train programs are described as humane and effective, integrating learned behaviors into the dog’s life.

All programs are customized to specific needs and address a range of concerns including fear, inattention, reactivity, aggression, overexcitement, obedience, leash pulling, and puppy behaviors. They emphasize an emotion-based teaching approach, giving dogs choices to build confidence and achieve calmer, more relaxed behaviors. For daycare, they offer Playcare (group play) and Enrichment Daycare (individualized programs focusing on mental and physical stimulation).

Pricing Summary

Day Training programs are customized and require attendance 2 days/week. A 12-Day Puppy Program costs $850, a 12-Day Program is $995, a 24-Day Program is $1918, and a 36-Day Program is $2769. Behavior Assessments for both adult dogs and puppies are $125. Private In-Home Training sessions are priced at $1100 for 6 days, $2079 for 12 days, and $3950 for 24 days, with a Behavior Assessment Consultation at $250.

For Playcare, a Meet-N-Greet costs $25. Full Day Playcare is $25/day, and Half Day (4 hours or less) is $20. Playcare packages include a 10-Day Package for $240 (must be used within 30 days) and a 20-Day Package for $460 (must be used within 45 days). Enrichment Daycare is $40/day, with packages available.

They accept cash, Zelle, or check for free. Venmo payments incur a 2% convenience fee, and credit/debit card payments incur a 3.5% convenience fee. Discounts of 10% are offered to active and retired military, seniors 65+, and for additional dogs sharing a boarding space.

Policies

For reservations, especially during holiday and seasonal events, booking far in advance is advisable. A deposit equal to one night’s stay may be required during busy periods. Cancellations must be made with at least 72 hours notice to avoid forfeiting the deposit. No-shows or cancellations within 72 hours of drop-off will forfeit their deposit.

Check-out time for boarding is by noon on the pick-up day; a nominal late checkout fee applies if picking up after noon. Daycare packages are non-transferable and non-refundable and must be used within a stated timeframe from purchase, not applicable towards boarding stays.

The Dog Spot Training & Enrichment Center is a facility offering dog training, daycare, and enrichment boarding services. They provide 10,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space for dogs to socialize, play, and learn. Their professional team includes Caretakers, Trainers, and Enrichment Specialists focused on increasing dogs’ confidence, impulse control, and happiness.

They use science as their foundation combined with game-based training techniques, emphasizing fun. The center focuses on emotions, understanding that behaviors are symptoms of those emotions, and aims for dogs to be happy, balanced, and calm, making choices they enjoy.

The Dog Spot offers various training programs including Day Training (Puppy & Adult Programs), Private Training (in-home), and Board & Train. They also provide Doggie Playcare and individualized Enrichment Daycare, designed to exercise both the body and brain with running, jumping, brain games, and enrichment activities. Enrichment Boarding includes daily enrichment and optional add-on activities to increase a dog’s fun and mental stimulation.

They require a meet-n-greet day prior to boarding or daycare to ensure the dog’s personality fits and they will have a positive experience. The facility has a professionally monitored security system and cameras accessible 24/7 by the owner and manager. They offer discounts for military (active and retired) and seniors 65+, as well as for additional dogs sharing a space.

Accomplishments

Joyce Keeton, a trainer at The Dog Spot, is a Certified Canine Behavior Counselor (CBC FFCP) and a Fear Free Certified Trainer. She has been offering training services for over 20 years. The Dog Spot uses science as its foundation for training techniques.

How to Get Started!

To get started with boarding or daycare, dogs must have a completed application, vaccination records on file, and attend a mandatory meet-n-greet day. Meet-n-greets last a minimum of 4 hours, cost $25, and are by appointment only, Monday through Friday. They cannot be done on the same day as a sleepover. For training programs, a Behavior Assessment Consultation is required and must be prepaid to secure the session. Reservations for boarding can be made by calling or using an online form, while playcare and enrichment playcare require a call to set up or make a reservation.