A Dog's Way Inn

02/27/2025

With Run Free K9 – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/21/2025

Hi there!

Thanks for being part of the A Dog's Way Inn family! We appreciate you trusting us with your furry friend.

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02/12/2025

WOW!! 20 YEARS OF SERVICE!!

Come help us celebrate by booking your pet for boarding at A Dog's Way Inn and get a 20% discount on boarding for 3 nights or more. Book it for any time, but book it by March 12th for the 20% discount to apply. Be sure to mention it at time of booking.

Look forwarding to seeing you and your pup at A Dog's Way Inn!!

02/12/2025

This class is still available to sign up. Don't wait!!

02/07/2025

THERE IS STILL ROOM IN THIS CLASS!!!

CLASS WILL NOW START ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH!!!!

The Leash Etiquette class starts next Monday, February 24th. It is not to late to sign up. Call us at A Dog's Way Inn at 843-357-4545

Leash Etiquette class for Mondays at 5:00pm. (6 weeks class for $180.00)
There are no prerequisites for this class; however, reactive dogs are not permitted. This class focuses on both basic and advanced leash skills, covering:

-Understanding various leash tools and identifying the best fit for you and your dog.

-Engagement around distractions.

-The positioning and lure of the “heel” command.

-Maintaining engagement and practicing “leave it” commands around distractions while keeping a loose leash.

-Auto stop sits and directional turns.

-Longline recalls.

To sign up for a class please call A Dog's Way Inn at 843-357-4545 to provide vaccination records, get added to the list and to pay for class in advanced.
These classes are non-refundable!!

02/05/2025

STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS FUN CLASS!!!!
NOVICE RALLY
Please call A Dog's Way Inn to sign up at 843-357-4545

Classes are pending to start Monday February 10th but we must have a minimum of 4 clients to start a class.

Novice Rally Class: Mondays at 3:30 pm (every Monday for 6 weeks class for $180.00)

What is AKC Rally? Rally is an engaging way to test your dog’s obedience skills through various signs that guide you on different commands. This is not a basic obedience class, so your dog should already have a foundational understanding of leash manners and sit/down commands before enrolling. If you struggle to control your dog on a leash or cannot get a basic sit command, this class may not be suitable for you.

Benefits of Rally:
The advantages of AKC Rally include:
Mental Stimulation: Rally encourages dogs to concentrate, listen to commands, and respond to cues from their handlers.
Strengthening the Bond with Handlers: Rally fosters a close partnership between dogs and their owners.

Enhancing Obedience Skills: AKC Rally helps reinforce and elevate fundamental obedience skills such as sitting, staying, heeling, and coming when called.

Connecting with Like-Minded Individuals: Participating in AKC Rally allows you to meet fellow dog enthusiasts.

Exercise and Enjoyment: Training with your dog in AKC Rally provides both physical activity and fun.

Non refundable class!
Call us at 843-357-4545 to sign up for your spot in the class.

02/05/2025

THERE IS STILL ROOM IN THIS CLASS!!!
The Leash Etiquette class starts next Monday, February 10th. It is not to late to sign up. Call us at A Dog's Way Inn at 843-357-4545

Leash Etiquette class for Mondays at 5:00pm. (6 weeks class for $180.00)
There are no prerequisites for this class; however, reactive dogs are not permitted. This class focuses on both basic and advanced leash skills, covering:
-Understanding various leash tools and identifying the best fit for you and your dog.
-Engagement around distractions.
-The positioning and lure of the “heel” command.
-Maintaining engagement and practicing “leave it” commands around distractions while keeping a loose leash.
-Auto stop sits and directional turns.
-Longline recalls.
To sign up for a class please call A Dog's Way Inn at 843-357-4545 to provide vaccination records, get added to the list and to pay for class in advanced.
These classes are non-refundable!!

01/21/2025

Yeah!!! 4 days to go. We are looking forward to seeing some amazing Roaring 20's outfits. (Not mandatory for event)

There will be Best Dressed contest for Couple, Solo Female and Solo Male. You are not required to dress up to join in on the fun. WE just want you to come experience how much fun it is. The event will be held at Barking Dawgs Tavern.

The DJ's will be playing ALL kind of music to get you on the dance floor. It is up to them to win over your ear.
Each DJ will be a different color based on the channel you are listening to. One maybe Blue, Red or Green. As you listen to the music of whatever a DJ is playing, they will be able to see based on the color of the channel if YOU are listening to THEM.
So much fun!!

The 3 amazing DJ's that will be here on Saturday night are Jeff Benton, Mark Ackles, and Roger Tilton.
It is NOT to late to get on board with this amazing event. Today the cost is still $30.00 per person. Tomorrow it goes up to $40.00 per person. We still have some available but will be out of headsets soon.

Again, this is a Bring Your Own Beverage event. We will have water available for free. There will also be a food truck here until about 9pm. Chimichanga Lhama Food Truck with Richard Huggins here to serve you some awesome food. Even if you don't want to participate in the event, come get you some yummy food from 7pm - 9pm.

Feel free to reach out to me Amy E Willard or Jenna McGary if you need more information or would like to confirm your spot with a payment of $30.00 today.

See you on the dance floor!!

01/16/2025

We are a week and a half out from the Roaring 20’s Silent Music Event!!

We still have tickets available for $30 per person until Tuesday 1/21. Any tickets purchased after that will be $40 per person.

Yes, this is a Roaring 20’s themed event but the DJ’s will be playing a genre of up to date songs to get you out on the dance floor!!

As a reminder you do not have to dress up for this event but we always encourage a good themed outfit 😉 (we have prizes too!)

Food truck available and Bring Your Own Beverage!
Get your tickets today!!
Can venmo Amy Willard (amy-willard-66) or Jenna McGary (jenna-mcgary)

01/14/2025

A Dog's Way Inn is also having a STAR puppy group class. This will be a 6 weeks class and will begin on Wednesday, February 19th at 5pm. The cost for this class is $180.00. Please call A Dog's Way Inn to sign up. 843-357-4545
Please know that this class is for ALL ages of dogs!

THE FOCUS IN THE CLASSES...........................

Week 1 Introduction to Dog Training
This class will teach you how to begin hand signals and verbal commands for the basic obedience positions while stressing the importance of paying attention to dog body language and how/why dogs are responding in certain ways.

Week 2 Leash Walking 101
You will learn WHY your dogs pulls and how to stop it and
how to properly use an appropriate leash and collar to teach your dog to walk on a loose leash. We will test you and your dog with handling distractions (other dogs, people and noises) and work on ‘real life’ scenarios to make YOU a better handler when it comes to leash control.

Week 3 Stationary Work
Your dog might be good at tasks like sit/stay and down but how will he/she handle those commands with other dogs and people around. What if a ‘cat juggler’ walks down the street? Will your dog sit/stay or run away into traffic? Do you trust your dog to follow basic commands.
This class will help you refine the basics: sit, stay, down stay, front position and heel position with focus on YOU instead of the environment.

Week 4 Come When Called
How to get your dog to come when called even with distractions.

Week 5 Motivation and Practice
How you can incorporate obedience skills practice in your every day interactions with your dog. Lots of fun ideas to keep you and your canine companion happily working together.

Week 6 Skills review
You ask--we teach. This class will be highly influenced by the needs of the group. Come ready with your questions. Future training opportunities will be discussed.

Look forward to hearing from you!

01/13/2025

Attention A Dog’s Way Inn clients!

Get ready to wag your tails because we’re rolling out not one, but TWO exciting new classes for the New Year! Starting in February, we’re launching a Novice Rally Obedience class and a Leash Etiquette class with Behavior trainer Jess Patterson

Classes are pending to start Monday February 10th but we must have a minimum of 4 clients to start a class.

Novice Rally Class: Mondays at 3:30 pm (6 weeks class for $180.00)

What is AKC Rally? Rally is an engaging way to test your dog’s obedience skills through various signs that guide you on different commands. This is not a basic obedience class, so your dog should already have a foundational understanding of leash manners and sit/down commands before enrolling. If you struggle to control your dog on a leash or cannot get a basic sit command, this class may not be suitable for you.

Benefits of Rally:

The advantages of AKC Rally include:

Mental Stimulation: Rally encourages dogs to concentrate, listen to commands, and respond to cues from their handlers.

Strengthening the Bond with Handlers: Rally fosters a close partnership between dogs and their owners.

Enhancing Obedience Skills: AKC Rally helps reinforce and elevate fundamental obedience skills such as sitting, staying, heeling, and coming when called.

Connecting with Like-Minded Individuals: Participating in AKC Rally allows you to meet fellow dog enthusiasts.

Exercise and Enjoyment: Training with your dog in AKC Rally provides both physical activity and fun.

We are also introducing a new Leash Etiquette class for Mondays at 5:00pm. (6 weeks class for $180.00)

There are no prerequisites for this class; however, reactive dogs are not permitted. This class focuses on both basic and advanced leash skills, covering:

-Understanding various leash tools and identifying the best fit for you and your dog.
-Engagement around distractions.
-The positioning and lure of the “heel” command.
-Maintaining engagement and practicing “leave it” commands around distractions while keeping a loose leash.
-Auto stop sits and directional turns.
-Longline recalls.

To sign up for a class please call A Dog's Way Inn at 843-340-8746 to provide vaccination records, get added to the list and to pay for class in advanced.

These classes are non-refundable!!

01/04/2025

A ring was found on the premises at A Dog's Way Inn.
Please reach out to Amy if it is yours. You will need to describe the ring.
Thank you!
843-357-4545

01/03/2025

Headsets still available for this event.
ROARING 20s SILENT MUSIC PARTY
Taking place at Barking Dawgs Tavern.
Saturday, January 25th.
Purchase in advance!

12/05/2024

Low key Christmas Party at A Dog's Way Inn. Still had a wonderful time with those that made it! Thank you Todd Atkinson and Jenna McGary for all your help it making it happen. Love you all! Merry Christmas!

12/02/2024

Hey everyone, hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving!! We had a full house here at A Dog's Way Inn and are very grateful for that. We love that people trust us to leave their loving pets with us to go visit family for the holidays.

So, we are going to do this again and collect items to help out those in the Mountains. The Oak Church in Murrells Inlet will be going back up there to prepare meals.

We would like to collect the following items by Thursday, December 12th. You can drop them off at A Dog's Way Inn!

Hams or Turkey Box
Mac and Cheese
Small bags of rice
Small boxes of mashed potatoes
Cans or jars of gravy
Cans of yams and green beans
And unwrapped children toys

Thank you to all who take the time to read this post. Feel free to share if you would like. Thank you as always for your kindness to others.

Happy Howlindays!!!!

11/25/2024

Well, I am finally getting around to posting about the Canine Carnival that took place last weekend on Saturday 16th.
It was an amazing day! Weather was beautiful, the people and their pets were awesome. Had lots of raffles and silent auctions. About 15 vendors, 3 food trucks and most importantly 8 different rescues/Shelters out there.
Carolina Boxer Rescue All4Paws, Kind Keepers Animal Rescue, St Francis Animal Center, Grateful Golden Rescue, Black Tie Boston Rescue, Grand Strand Golden Retriever Rescue, WARM

A Dog's Way Inn sponsored this event with the help of so many volunteers. Without their help it wouldn't have gone as smooth as it did.

The final number on what was raised was $3800.00. Each rescue/shelter voted on splitting the money amongst all who were there that day. Each one got $475.00.

Thank you to all who participated in this amazing event.

11/17/2024

Whoa!! What a crazy, busy, amazing, blessed and grateful day yesterday at A Dog's Way Inn with Anne L. Ritchie .
Had our 20 Year of Business Ribbon Cutting with Georgetown County Chamber. Then finished off the day with a Celebration of Life for Harris Willard. The man who started it all and in his way!! Lol

10/24/2024

Good morning!
I had a long time Park Customer inform me that we didn't update the information that the park is still open to the public.

MY APOLOGIES TO EVERYONE!

It has been a crazy year with Alot going on with Padlo's passing. (He is missed every day). The accident with Anne. (God bless her, she is doing amazing). Closing of Barking Dawgs Tavern. (That so many people miss) And now the passing of Harris. (The man who wanted to keep it all going)

The park is still $8.00 per pet per day. We do have park passes. 10 days at $50.00 for 1 dog. $80.00 for 2 dogs.

Everyone must be registered and vaccines of Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella are required.

Thank you to all of our amazing customers for your continued business and support. We love your pooches too!

Any questions, please reach out to us at 843-357-4545
Have a howling good day!
Amy Willard