Welcome to The Dog Den & The Puppy Den where we Learn and Play … Every Day!
Learning, Play, and Care You Can Trust!
At The Dog Den, we believe dogs learn best when they’re having fun and feeling safe. That’s why our award-winning daycare and training programs are built around enrichment, positive reinforcement, and relationship-centered care—all in a fear-free, supportive environment.
As a locally and woman-owned small business, we’ve been part of the Madison community for over 20 years. We’re proud to be your neighbors, your dog-loving friends, and your trusted partners in helping dogs grow, learn, and live their best lives.
For our youngest pups, we created The Puppy Den—a special space designed just for puppies under six months old! Puppyhood is such an important time, and we’re here to make sure every puppy gains the social skills, confidence, and positive experiences they need to become happy, well-mannered family members.
Led by a team of certified, highly trained dog professionals, The Dog Den and The Puppy Den are here for you through every stage of your dog’s life—from their first day of daycare to their golden years. We’re more than a daycare or training center—we’re a community built on trust, expertise, and a shared love for dogs.
Introducing Puppy Play & Learn!
Structured Puppy Socialization Classes at The Puppy Den
Puppy Play & Learn is a coached puppy socialization class in Madison, WI, designed to help puppies build confidence, calm play skills, and good manners early—without the chaos of unstructured play.
In this 45–50 minute puppy socialization session, puppies rotate through carefully matched play, enrichment activities (sniffing, licking, problem-solving), and real-life learning moments—while puppy parents receive real-time coaching from certified trainers.
Sessions are led by CPDT-certified dog trainers with years of puppy experience, with an assistant on the floor for extra safety and support.
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Private Training & Behavior Consults
In addition to our daycare and group training classes, we offer private training & behavior consults in our facility or in your home! Check out what we offer here!
Thank you for choosing us as your Best of Madison & People’s Choice's Awards
We’re so excited to share that The Dog Den has placed in both Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison and the Madison.com People’s Choice Awards! 🐾✨
This wouldn’t have been possible without YOU — our amazing clients, families, and community. Thank you for taking the time to vote for us and for trusting us with your pups each day.
Our category included daycare, boarding, dog walking, waste pick-up, grooming, and more — so your support means the world. We already knew we had the best clients, team, and dogs in Madison, and now it’s official!
