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Wag The Dog Inc

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Local(503) 238-0737

2410 SE 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97206

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Wag The Dog Inc
Local(503) 238-0737

2410 SE 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97206

http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/external/41108201/portland_or/wag_the_dog.html

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Message From Wag The Dog Inc

  • Dog Day Care
  • Boarding
  • Behavioral Counseling

Wag the Dog's philosophy is based in the science of animal behavior (ethology), physiology, neuropsychology, and positive learning theory. These theories provide us with the tools to teach your dog proper play patterns and obedience in a positive environment using only positive reinforcement methods. Importantly, we recognize moderate, prolonged exercise (at least several hours at a time) like that provided at daycare has 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 anxiety. It also promotes a calm, relaxed feeling that can actually help relieve some stress-related behavioral problems.Wag the Dog services dogs of all ages that are healthy and unconditionally friendly to all other dogs and people.

User Reviews of Wag The Dog Inc

Yelp.com Review - by linda w.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been taking my pug to Wag for several months now, and today, I knew I had to write a review. When I asked my "boy" this am if he was ready for doggie day care, his ears pricked up and he started...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by coral c.

4.0 of 5 stars. The folks here at Wag the Dog have been our lifesavers lately. Our house is up for sale right now, and we've had to use them a ton so people can come by and look without being mauled by our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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Still the best!

I?ve been going to Wag the Dog for almost six years now-- since it opened-- and I?ve never been anything but delighted with the service, people and the care of my dogs. We, like many people, have dogs for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Not for everyone, but it's for my girl!

While I can see why some pampered little prissy dogs might not like this place, my big girl has been going for years and loves this place. She even likes staying over during the weekends sometimes. I think...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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not recommended

For the few who mentioned that they "fell" for the "Best Doggie Daycare" title that Wag posts on propaganda...it was a Willamette Week's readers poll in 2005...to put it in perspective. I moved from another...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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My dogs LOVE it!!

Wag the Dog is a GREAT doggie daycare! I cant even say the word "play" without my dogs going bonkers! They love it there! All the staff is realy nice and caring!! And Christine knows so much about dogs, its...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Wag is the best in 07

I have been taking my puppy to wag for over a year. Lilly loves Christine and Toni, when I tell her we are going to day care she is so excited it is hard to get her leash on. We recenty added a new puppy to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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STAY FAR FAR AWAY!

I started taking my dog there almost 5 months ago, and all the staff have always been nice to me. Christine, the owner wasn't the nicest lady but she wasn't rude at first. Recently, my dog has hated going...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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VERY BAD DOG KENNEL

I too have had a terrible time with this doggy daycare. The staff are very rude and un-professional. They let the dogs act crazy with no training, and my dog smelled so bad everytime I picked her up. The owner...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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My dog and I LOVE this place!

I can't believe all of the bad reviews I've been reading about this place! I've been taking my dog there about twice a week for 6 months or so and have never had a bad experience. Not only does my dog come...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Great place to take your dog!!

We love the daycare and highly recommend it to others! You can't ask for better staff or a better place to take your pooch!! Our lab loves it there!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Doggy Day Care You Can Trust

I have to say that I was apprehensive to take my precious baby Oscar to any doggy day care, as the concept of leaving him with anyone I didn't know was inconceivable. Granted, I am a bit overprotective, but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Happy dog, happy dog owner

We first started taking our lab puppy to Wag the Dog in 2004, before it was named "Best", but we weren't at all surprised by Willamette Week's acknowledgment in 2005. I've had dogs all my life, and the hardest...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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This place is horrible!!!

This place is horrible! I can't believe they have been in business for as long as they have! The owner is VERY RUDE!! I have read the reviews on CitySearch for quite a while and have hesitated posting my own...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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My dog adores being there

I really like Wag the Dog, but more importantly, my dog adores being there. When we are in the car and it becomes clear to her where we are going, she lights up with excitement. Toni, Christine, and the rest...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Been going there for years...

I started taking my dogs to Wag the Dog the first week it opened. They have all loved it, return fully exhausted (even my 2-year old golden, who has energy to spare), and Christine and her staff have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Great Doggie Daycare

I highly recomend taking your dog to Wag The Dog. Everyone is always very nice and extreamly helpful with any questions you have about training your dog- I have a energetic Boston Terrier who loves to play and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Great Doggy Day Care

Christine and the folks at Wag the Dog are the best! My dog LOVES to go there and always has a great time. It's clean, he gets tons of attention and activity from both people and other dogs, and is always...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Bad Doggy Daycare

My dog smelt like urine and was wet and BLACK evrytime I picked him up. They said it was because of the floor. The black rubber got all over my car and house. It was hard to clean up and I shouldn't be messing...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Wag the Dog review

We've been taking our two American Bulldogs to Wag since they have been puppies. This is a great Doggie Daycare. Christine, Toni, Jen, the entire staff are GREAT. They all love Dogs and treat our two guys like...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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bad smells

We took our dog to Wag the Dog for several months when he was a puppy. We had a similar experience reported by others: when we returned to pick him up he smelled like urine! This happened almost every time he...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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my dog loves it!

I have been bringing my dog to wag since he was 4 months old and he is now a year and a half. He is always excited to go to daycare to play with all his friends. I especially love the staff and I know that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Not recommended

I have had a very disappointing experience with wag the dog. I have read some of the other reviews and agree with many things that have been said. My bad experience revolves around Christine the owner. She has...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Find another daycare

I too, have had a bad exprience at Wag the Dog! I thought I had done my research and I fell for the "Best Daycare in Portland" thing as well! Did they pay someone for this title? I was appauled that my puppy...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Wonderful Place

I take my puppy to Wag the Dog a couple times a week and she absolutely loves it. She gets excited as soon as we get out of the car and practically drags me to the door. Once inside, she can barely wait to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Avoid at all costs

I brought my dog to Wag the Dog upon hearing that it was voted as Portland's #1 doggy daycare. If Wag the Dog is #1 I would hate to see how other day cares are. In the morning I dropped off my dog and spoke...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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horrible

I felt that the owner, Christine, was very rude. I didn't get the feeling that she was a dog lover, but more like a dog jailer. She needs to take a class in comunication.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Great Doggy Daycare

I have been taking my 6-yr-old beagle "Taz" to Wag the Dog for over a year now and he and I are so happy that we found them. We tried 2 other doggy daycares and I can tell you that he and I were not happy....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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HAPPY PUPPY !!

I have almost a 4 month old VERY active Eskimo......Scout loves to go to day care and visit with the humans and all his 4 legged pals! I have boarded him due to business, and got great reviews from the staff....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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2009 and still the best: I'd trust my children to Christine and her staff

I've taken my dog here since the very beginning and I've seen this place improve and improve to be the best facility (including recycled flooring to help dog's joints--the first floor used to make her paws...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Bad Dog Kennel

I've used other kennels for my dog, and this is the only bad experience I've had. If you love your dog, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. My dog was hurt during his kennel stay (more than once), and I was not...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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