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2410 SE 50th

(SE 50th & Division)

Portland . Oregon

503.238.0737

Why does a dog

wag it's tail?

Because a dog is smarter than it's tail. If the tail was smarter, it would Wag the Dog.

"The tail wagging the dog" is an expression referring to a situation in which something of greater signifiance is being driven by something lesser

sound familar?

 

Let the tail

Wag the Dog!

 

 

Welcome to Wag the Dog!

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7am-7pm ~ Monday - Friday

8am-5pm ~ Weekends & Holidays

OPEN 365 days a year!

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Daycare . Boarding . Behavioral Counseling

 

Let your dog have a day of play in our 5,000 sq. ft facility while you are at work or play!  Healthy dogs of all ages are welcome! See our eligibility page to find out what you need and how to get your dog started. 

Not only will your dog get copious amounts of exercise while he romps, runs and wrestles, he will also be sharpening communication skills and learning social graces! Walks and time at the dog park can be more fun when your dog learns how to react to and interact with other dogs.

Wag the Dog's philosophy is based in the sciences of animal behavior (ethology), physiology, neuropsychology, and positive learning theory.  These theories provide us with the tools to teach your dog proper play patterns in a positive environment.

Importantly, we recognize moderate, prolonged exercise (at least several hours at a time) like that provided at daycare can have a therapeutic influence on dogs' physiology. It releases endorphins, serotonin, and other chemicals in the brain that make your dog happier and better able to cope with stress.  Exercise also promotes a calm, relaxed feeling that can actually help reduce some stress-related behavioral problems, such as anxiety.

See our eligibility page for details on getting started!

Willamette Week's

2005 Best of Portland Reader's Poll

While WW's crew of reporters has been checking out chicken coops and spicy racks all around town, we've been hearing from readers about the places and people that make Portland so, well, weirdly great. This year, we received more than 3,450 total votes in our 2005 Best of Portland Readers' Poll, of which 599 were eliminated because they were multiple submissions or didn't include proper identification.

Best Doggie Daycare

FIRST PLACE: WAG THE DOG

Wag the Dog is your favorite dog-lovin' sitter, for those times when Fido needs some surrogate love while you're out bringing home the bacon. (2410 SE 50th Ave., 238-0737)

 
 

Dogs must check-in by noon for all services.

Reservations are required for all services.

Services cannot be guaranteed without advance reservations.

Wag the Dog, Inc.

2410 SE 50th Avenue, Portland . Oregon 97206

503.238.0737; fax 503.238.3764

For reservations call: 503.238.0737

Questions? christine@wagthedoggiedaycare.com