Holiday Hours & Special Rates
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Bad Weather?
The Dog Den will stay open as long as Madison roads are safe.
We will close if Madison Public Schools close due to SNOW & ICE.
We will be OPEN if Madison Schools close due to COLD.
We will be closed on the following holidays:
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, Dec 24 & 25, 2010
New Years Eve, Dec 31, 2010
New Years Day, Jan 1, 2011
Our Year-End package deals have been so popular through the years,
we've had requests to offer them again this year!
2 days of daycare per week (per dog)
$1,352.00 (Savings of $312.00 - $624.00!)
3 days of daycare per week (per dog)
$1,911.00 (Savings of $585.00-$1,053.00!)
Unlimited for the year - Come as often as you want!
$3,136.00 (HUGE savings - BEST VALUE!)
Please email or call us for full details on packages! Reminder, just like all of our packages, our year-end package is non-refundable.
Holiday Activities to do with your dog!
There are many different things we need to watch out for with our dogs over the holidays (turkey, ornaments, chocolates, unknown guests, etc.)… So, we have ourselves prepared with what not to do. Now we ask - What can we do with our dogs?
Exercise! It gets dark out earlier and the weather is becoming colder. This makes us feel like staying in and bundling up more, but our dogs still have energy to burn! Dress warm and go out for a walk, or take your dog to the park. My guess is that most dogs will love the walk in the brisk weather and the extra attention. I bet you’ll also feel better once you do it!
Going out with friends? Why not invite them over to your house instead? You’ll be able to practice polite greeting skills with your dog, and save money at the same time! If your friends have a social dog, have them bring him/her along for a supervised play-date!
Don’t forget your dog would like a holiday dinner too! Instead of giving him people food that might upset his tummy, buy him some premium quality dog food – Turkey dinner for everyone!
Teaching your dog to unwrap presents under the tree might not be the best idea, but you can still get him presents of his own! Put them in a stocking so he cannot reach them until you’re ready. When the family is occupied opening presents, your dog will have something special of his own. You’ll be able to work on two behaviors at once – You will be able to enjoy opening presents and spending time with the people in your family. Your dog won’t feel needy or left out, because he will have something special of his own to play with or chew!
Trick Training! Yes, old dogs can learn new tricks! Spend a few minutes each evening with your dog teaching him a new trick. Roll over, fetch, shake, etc. Your dog will love the mental stimulation of learning something new, he will be receiving positive reinforcement from you (praise and treats!) and when your friends come over they will be so impressed with how smart he is!
Remember to include your four-legged friends during this holiday season… You might even get some warm, slobbery kisses for it!
Giene Keyes, CPDT-KA, Owner
The Dog Den®, LLC
Giene Keyes is the Owner of The Dog Den®, providing positive, structured dog daycare, training and behavior consultations. Giene has been working with dogs and their owners for over 20 years. Giene is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Specialist in Southern Wisconsin. She divides her time between teaching group classes and private lessons – Specializing in aggression cases. Giene also works with rescue groups and shelters, evaluating dogs for adoption, developing Canine Aggression Management programs, and educating staff on dog language and behaviors. She has provided behavior consultations for service dog organizations and rescue groups in the Midwest. She is an Instructor with the American Red Cross in Pet CPR and First Aid, a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator with the American Kennel Club, and a judge for 4-H Showmanship and Obedience. Giene has titled her own dogs in AKC and UKC Obedience and Rally. Giene is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Giene routinely presents seminars on dog behavior and training.