While staying at our resort, dogs are able to interact with each other, play with the experienced kennel staff, or join in our daycare to play under the supervision of a camp counselor.There's a reason over 35 eastern Connecticut veterinarians actively recommend our services to pet lovers in Hartford, Tolland, Windham, Middlesex, and New London counties!

See the boarding page to find out WHY we're better than the rest.

 WE REQUIRE THAT ALL DOGS HAVE THE RABIES, DISTEMPER, AND BORDETELLA VACCINATIONS.

We invite you to take a tour of our website, and don't forget the testimonials page to see what your friends and neighbors, as well as area veterinarians & rescue groups are saying about us! We look forward to meeting you and your best friend soon! Stop in for a tour without an appointment! See how we care for your pet at all times, not just when we know you're coming!

FACT: Over 20% of our 7,000 plus clients, drive 40 minutes or more to use our services! Those are individuals committed to the absolute best care for their pets! (The other 75-80% are fortunate enough to live closer!)

About John Gagnon
John Gagnon, known throughout the Northeast as the Dogman®, has been training dogs full time since 1994. The inspiration that started this unique Connecticut dog kennel was his desire to reduce the number of healthy dogs killed in Connecticut pounds, currently 15,000 annually. Finding dogs homes is a great effort taken on by many, but does not begin to address two primary root problems. Many people give up their dogs simply because they do not know how to train them, and there are too many pets that are not spayed or neutered, creating a gross over population. As long as pets are not spayed or neutered, this will always be the case. Rescue organizations and Veterinarians from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, and New Hampshire regularly call on John for his experience and expertise.

Dog Daycare

Welcome to Connecticut's FIRST AND LARGEST doggie daycare! One of the most common contributors to every day behavior problems at home is lack of social activity. Let's see what we can do about that! Our daycare is another reason why our client's choose our premier dog kennel in Connecticut.

Boarding

Here's what you get from us.

1. A building floor plan designed for your dog's safety, and social, as well as physical comfort.
2. Policies that allow your dog to...well, be a dog. Be relaxed. Have fun. And look forward to his day ahead, rather than waiting anxiously for your return.
3. A committed staff that feels that while your pet is with us, they're our pet too.

See our boarding page for the complete story!

Dog Training

Training is much more than practicing a series of learning exercises with your dog. Training your dog means developing your relationship and communication together. Here at the resort, we teach dogs through behavior management and positive reinforcement. While we do not focus on punishing behaviors that we don't want, we do ensure that those behaviors are not rewarding for the dog. Proper socialization is also a very big, and often overlooked, factor in your dogs training.

Pet Fence

All fences are not created equal. The combination of the most technologically advanced Pet Stop equipment, and our training experience and commitment to excellence, leaves you with a fence that changes the lives and relationships of people and their pets! Browse a few of our many testimonials and you'll see. They don't just say, "Thanks, great job". Many exclaim that it is the best money ever spent, that it has saved their dog's life and that they and their pet are so much happier than before they purchased our system.

Dog & Cat Grooming

We cater to cats as well as dogs, and offer a wide array of shampoos to treat sensitive skin, flea and tick problems, skunk odors, or just a conditioner for that extra silky feel! Prices vary per breed, so call for a quote today!

Canine Nutrition

The Oma's Pride raw blends are nutritionally balanced and complete for your pet's health. Primary recipes include Beef, Chicken, Salmon, & Tripe. Visit them at www.omaspride.com We also are a distributor of Dynamite Pet Foods for those that prefer dry kibble. www.dynamitemarketing.com/johngagnon