The Dog Den

09/20/2025

🎉 Happy Deniversary to Kathleen! 🎉

Yes, it’s me — the one who usually writes these posts for everyone else. Perks of being the Social Media Coordinator 🤣

As Event Coordinator, I’ve loved bringing favorites like Trunk or Treat and Santa Paws to life, and I can’t wait to join everyone at next month’s Czar’s Promise Walk. Add in my love for fun socks + leggings at checkout, and of course all the dogs (and their people!) who make every day brighter, and you’ve got a job I wouldn’t trade for anything.

Here’s to more costumes, more events, more wagging tails — and maybe even flashier leggings!

09/19/2025

We’ll take one in every color, thanks 🖤🤎💛

09/18/2025

🐾 Your dog isn’t perfect… and you aren’t alone!
Our Scrappers Program is built for dogs who are reactive, aggressive, or just a little extra challenging.

It’s more than a class—it’s a supportive, judgment-free community where you and your dog can learn, grow, and thrive together. 💛

✨ Start with our flagship course: Scrappers Foundations
📅 Next session begins Saturday, 9/27

To learn more or register visit us at
https://www.thedogden.com/scrappers

Because progress is possible—for both ends of the leash.

09/18/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to our one and only Catt! 🎂

From leading playgroups to running enrichment (her favorite!), Catt always brings creativity, laughter, and a whole lot of love to our pups. She’s also famous for her hilarious jump-scares and keeping the team laughing as the ultimate comic relief of The Dog Den.

We’re so grateful for everything you do, Catt—here’s to another year of joy, wagging tails, and laughs!
Help us wish Catt a very Happy Birthday!

09/17/2025

🐾 Double the birthdays, double the celebration! 🐾

Today we’re celebrating two incredible members of our Dog Den team — Maggie & Lana! 🥳🎂

🌟 Maggie: You’ll find Maggie spreading her positivity and passion across both our Puppy Den and Fitchburg locations, and lending her expertise to assist in classes too. Her calm confidence, knowledge, and love for dogs shine through in everything she does, making pups (and their people!) feel welcome, supported, and set up for success. We’re so grateful for the joy and dedication she brings to our group every day!

🌟 Lana: Starting her journey as a client with Hopper & Divot, Lana has turned her experience into a mission to help others build stronger bonds with their dogs. Beyond the Dog Den, she’s a dedicated part of VCA, a founding member of Czar’s Promise, a certified rescue diver, and even a 300-mile cycling fundraiser! Her compassion, drive, and heart for people and pups inspire us daily.

We’re lucky to have both of these amazing women as part of our team. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Maggie & Lana — may your day be full of love, laughter, and plenty of puppy kisses!

Help us wish Maggie and Lana a very Happy Birthday!

09/13/2025

Join us for the Verona Kids Triathlon Expo, the perfect kickoff to race day! This event is from 4-7 PM at the Verona Area High School. This exciting event gives participants a chance to drop off their bikes, pick up race packets, and review the course and ask any questions to ensure they’re ready for the Verona Area Kids Triathlon We are here along with other great vendors to support the kids as they prepare for the big event! Check out the wonderful Silent Auction (with a fun Enrichment Basket from the Dog Den and Puppy Den!)

https://vakt.betterworld.org/auctions/vakt

09/13/2025

🐾 Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Class 🐾

Ready to take your dog’s manners to the next level?

Our CGC class preps you and your pup for real-world good behavior — from greeting strangers politely to walking calmly through a crowd. Each week we’ll run practice tests, and in the final week your team will take the official CGC test with a certified evaluator!

Details:

The Dog Den Fitchburg

Wednesdays, 9/17 – 10/8 at 7:30 PM

Instructor: Ang

4 weeks, 45 min each

Small class size – only 4 spots left!

Sign up now to save your spot!

https://thedogden.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=28

09/12/2025

🎂🐾 Happy Birthday Katie! 🎂🐾

Today we’re celebrating Katie — always laughing with the pups and the first to lend a hand to her coworkers. She makes every day at The Dog Den brighter!

When she’s not working her magic in daycare or training, Katie loves backpacking (she’s tackled some epic hikes), collecting cool rocks 🪨, and spending time with her pup Effie who often joins her here at The Dog Den.

Katie, we hope your day is filled with all your favorite things!

Help us wish Katie a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

09/10/2025

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09/10/2025