What Dogs Want

What Dogs Want

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Meeting dogs' needs since 2007. Classes, consultations, or shop online for your dog's unique needs.

A unique enrichment center that provides fun, purposeful and educational activities that encourage dogs to learn, engage in and explore their environment. Providing enrichment and behavior services for dogs since 2007. What Dogs Want was created by a behavior specialist after meeting a very special dog. We exist to provide opportunities for dogs to engage in their world using instinctual behaviors in a safe environment. Featuring fun activities and games that allow dogs to think, problem solve, choose, develop body awareness and build strong bonds with their humans we ARE What Dogs Want! Offering classes, consultation, work with rescues and an ever expanding online shop!

Photos from What Dogs Want's post 10/08/2026

Do you like including your dog in your holiday festivities? Consider these elements of dressing up your pup before you decide if it’s really a good idea.

Want some advice on how to best desensitize and introduce your dog to new things? Contact us!

10/07/2026

Are you all caught up on our recent blogs? Link in bio to read them all!

Photos from What Dogs Want's post 10/06/2026

Does your dog love to dig but you either don’t have an outdoor space or capacity to put a sand box in? Try out this easy indoor alternative!

Photos from What Dogs Want's post 10/05/2026

This week we’re looking at the Pekingese!

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

A controversial topic (although we don’t think it should be). Rescue world is tough and it can be extremely discouraging when you think a dog has found their forever and it doesn’t work out.

However, there are so many factors and unpredictability when it comes to bringing a new living being into your life, and sometimes it doesn’t work out.

Instead of getting judgmental and making people feel isolated who are probably making one of the hardest decisions they could make, let’s listen and support.

So it didn’t work out… what did we learn and how can we help this dog with the information we have to succeed and find their happy ending?

09/30/2026

We’ve all had moments where we seemingly explode out of nowhere, when in reality little things have been building up and pushing us over the edge all day… the same can be true for our dogs! Read our latest blog to learn more ➡️ Linked in bio

Photos from What Dogs Want's post 09/29/2026

Building bridges! (Bridges optional). An easy game to work on impulse control and manners in a fun way!

Photos from What Dogs Want's post 09/28/2026

The Great Pyrenees- a gentle giant and one of our favorite guardian breeds!
Let us know if you want us to cover a specific breed next week 💬

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Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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