Healthy Minds. Happy Dogs. Peace of Mind for You.
A Dog’s Tale Wellness Daycare offers a small-group, structured program designed to support your dog’s mental, physical, and emotional wellness.
Requirements for Enrollment:
Minimum Age: 10–12 weeks
Vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella required; all dogs must be current on age-appropriate vaccines
Spay/Neuter: No females in heat allowed
Health & Behavior: Dogs must be healthy and well-behaved, suitable for small-group participation
Philosophy & Approach:
Structured Wellness: Our program emphasizes structured play, skill-building, scent work, and restorative rest
Small Groups: Maximum of 7 dogs per staff member ensures individualized attention and care
Engaged Staff: Handlers and snack leaders guide activities, monitor interactions, and prioritize safety
Balanced Day: Dogs rotate through skill work, scent enrichment, and outdoor breaks for a full day of stimulation and relaxation
This class covers the skills necessary to pass the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen test. CGC is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The class includes testing to earn the CGC title.
This class is a great way to strengthen your relationship with your dog and teach some fun party tricks! Class will cover fifteen tricks recognized by the American Kennel Club. Teams may choose to test for the AKC Novice Trick Dog Title. This class is five weeks long, each class is about 45 minutes, and the class costs $145.
Class will cover basic cues like sit, lay-down, and leave-it. Additionally, cues to promote settling and engagement with handler, the use of toys/play, and learning about canine body language. This class is for any age dog who would benefit from learning or refreshing their basic Manners. This class is six weeks long, each class is about 45 minutes, and the cost is $175.
Dog Aware Class: Preparing for Life with Dogs & Kids $120.00
Virtual & In-person
(Dogs & Storks® and Dogs & Toddlers™ in class format)
4 weeks | $120 | 45-minute classes | Handlers/Guardians only
This class is designed to help families confidently and safely navigate life with dogs and children—whether you’re expecting a baby, have young kids at home, or frequently host visiting children or dogs.
Through short, digestible lessons, we’ll focus on understanding dogs from their perspective and building proactive systems that keep everyone safe and comfortable.
What we’ll cover:
How dogs communicate: body language, stress signals, and sensitivities
Dog-aware skills for adults: proximity, supervision, and setting dogs up for success
Understanding Grumble & Growl Zones and why they matter
Managing multi-species households with dogs and kids
Navigating visiting dogs or visiting children safely
Practical management strategies to reduce risk and stress
Training and reinforcing real-life skills that support calm, safe interactions
This class is education-focused and discussion-based, empowering caregivers with the knowledge and tools needed to advocate for both dogs and kids. Perfect for expecting parents, families with young children, grandparents, and caregivers.
4 weeks | $120 | 45-minute classes
Week 1: Orientation (handlers only)
Weeks 2–4: Dogs attend
This class teaches dogs a powerful coping skill: how to move away from stress, pressure, or over-arousing situations in a calm and constructive way.
Instead of freezing, exploding, or panicking, dogs learn a clear Flight Cue that helps them disengage and return to a state where learning and regulation are possible.
What we’ll cover:
Stress and its role in behavior and learning
Teaching and strengthening a reliable Flight Cue
How to help dogs choose distance over conflict or overwhelm
Applying the skill in real-world situations
Round-robin style practice (similar to our Recall class format)
Handler mechanics, timing, and reinforcement strategies
This class is ideal for dogs who struggle with big feelings around triggers, excitement, or environmental stressors—and for handlers who want practical, humane tools to support their dog’s emotional safety.
Leash Manners and Polite Greetings Class will focus on improving dog's loose leash walking skills and greeting people politely on leash. We will cover helpful equipment, pattern games, and improving engagement with the handler. This class is five weeks long, each class is about 45 minutes, and the cost is $145.
The goal of this class is to help dogs and their guardians become comfortable with nail care. Class will cover concepts of consent and cooperation, the use of scratch boards, and steps towards cooperative nails trims. The class is five weeks long, each class is about 45 minutes, and the cost is $175. Cost includes a scratch board!
Class will cover basic cues like sit, lay down, and recall to name. Additionally, body handling, quality socialization, and common puppy concerns like house training and crate training. This class is reserved for puppies 8-16 weeks in age. This class is six weeks long, each class is about 45 minutes, and the cost is $175.
Bring your puppy to socialize with other puppies, people, and explore surfaces. This event is reserved for clients with puppies 8-16 weeks in age. Groups will be split based on age, size, and play preferences.
Small Dog Social
Bring your small dog for a fun, safe social experience with other dogs, people, and new environments! This social is open to dogs of any age, as long as they meet our small-dog criteria.
To ensure a great fit for the group, please book a discovery call before attending so we can confirm your dog is comfortable in a dog-social setting.
Requirements:
• Dogs must be under 20 lbs
• Pre-approval via discovery call or current A Dog’s Tale clientele
• Friendly or dog-social temperament
Groups will be arranged based on size, age, and play style to keep all dogs feeling safe and confident.
Class will cover basic cues, polite greetings, calmly dismissing distractions, and skills for settling/relaxation. Lecture will include education on canine body language, continued socialization, and common adolescent concerns. This class is reserved for dogs 4-8 months in age. This class is six weeks long, each class is about 45 minutes, and the cost is $175.
Bring your teenage or adolescent dog to socialize with other dogs, people, and explore surfaces. This event is reserved for clients with dogs 4-24 months in age. Groups will be split based on age, size, and play preferences.
Not sure where to start with training? Let’s chat!
This free, no-pressure 15-minute phone consultation is a chance for us to meet, discuss your dog’s needs and behavior, and help you understand which of our training services would be the best fit. Whether you’re dealing with a specific challenge or just want to get off on the right paw, we’ll help you choose the right path forward—private sessions, group classes, or something in between.
Bring your questions—we’ll bring the expertise!