Dog Care Services in Lexington-South, KY

Dog Daycare

Your pup loves to play and romp around, but you may not always have the time or energy to give your dog the exercise it needs. Dogs that can enjoy daily physical activity are less stressed, happier, and healthier! Being able to interact with other canines is also a great way to build social skills for pets of all ages. At The Dog Stop®, we focus on providing your furry friend with a spacious indoor play area that is supervised at all times by a canine companion.

Our dog daycare is separated by age, play style, energy level, and size, so your pup will enjoy a playgroup that feels custom-made! Our dogs are provided with structured activities, such as games, puzzle time, and one-on-one time if requested. Pups also have the option to lay down and relax for a lunch break at their parents’ request. We offer a full Dog Stop Delights menu for treats, toys, and activities to enjoy during their downtime. It’s our goal to ensure that all of our guests are stimulated both mentally and physically while in our care.

Dog Daycare Rates

	First Dog	Each Additional Dog
Full Day	$34	+$29
Half Day	$25	+$20

Bring Your Pup To Daycare Regular – Save with PlayPass

Save on daycare pricing
Convenient auto-billing
Online & mobile booking
No daycare reservations needed
Membership pausing privileges
No long term contracts (30-day cancellation)

Freeze Privileges
We know things come up, surgery, vacation, etc. You can freeze/pause your dog daycare membership twice a year for a month-long duration.

Call to purchase 859-334-1587

Save and Get Extra Perks with a PlayPass!

	First Dog	Each Additional Dog
4 Days	$128	+$108
8 Days	$240	+$200
12 days	$336	+$276
Unlimited	$520	+$420

Dog Boarding

The Dog Stop® is here 365 days a year to keep your dog safe and sound while you are away. Treat your pup to an all-inclusive STAYcation at The Dog Stop®! Boarding includes room, bedding, bowls, medication administration, and a full day of play when appropriate. Luxury suites and dog boarding add-ons are also available for those looking to upgrade their dog’s stay even more! No matter the age, size, or breed, we can provide a safe place for your dog that gives them that home away from home feeling.

*All dogs older than 12 months old, will automatically defaults to VIP.

Dog Boarding Rates

	First Dog	Additional Dogs
Standard kennel	$60	+$50
Luxury Kennel	$75	+$70

Come Home to a Clean Pup!

Homecoming Baths are available at additional cost.

Please see our Grooming/Spa section for pricing and details for any additional services.

Introducing The Dog Stop®’s VIP program!

Is your dog a VIP?

A very independent player, or VIP, cannot participate in group interaction for any number of reasons.  Maybe you know your pup won’t excel in a group setting, and want to keep him or her separate. Maybe the staff recognizes your pup prefers solo activities to group play. Either way, VIPs are pups that cannot participate in group interaction. Perhaps they have been involved in altercations or display antagonistic behavior, or maybe your pup is physically compromised or are too stressed in a group setting and enjoy one-on-one attention far more.

How Does the VIP Program Work?

VIP activities are geared towards addressing both physical and mental stimulation. Each dog gets a Lickimat, Kong or Puzzle during the day for additional mental stimulation and rotated into our VIP area throughout the day to stretch their legs and have potty breaks

Ask a staff member to see a full menu of activities during your next visit or visit here for a sample menu.

What Does the Program Cost and What is Included?

Boarding for VIP dogs will now be $65 per night for a standard kennel or $80 a night for a luxury kennel.

In addition to their normal personalized breaks, your pup will receive two specialized enrichment activities per day (excluding the day of pick up); one geared for physical stimulation and one geared towards mental enrichment. You can either choose these yourself or have staff make recommendations! Here’s a sample menu . Additional activities can always be added a la carte to your pups program for an additional charge.

VIP Daycare Rates

	First Dog	Per Additional Dog
Full Day	$45	+$40

More about our VIP program…

What does my VIP pup do all day?

A better question is “what don’t they do?” VIP activities are geared towards addressing both physical and mental stimulation. Ask your TDS location for a full menu of enrichment activities.

In addition to their normal personalized breaks, your pup will receive two specialized enrichment activities per day (excluding the day of pick up); one geared for physical stimulation and one geared towards mental enrichment. You can either choose these yourself or have staff make recommendations! Additional activities can always be added a la carte to your pups program for an additional charge.

What’s the best time to drop off my VIP pup?

We highly encourage you to drop off your VIP off during our 10am – 4pm Red Carpet Hours to avoid high traffic in store and to ensure that your pup gets ample time to participate in that days activities. Please make sure to schedule their pickup and dropoff times with staff directly.

What’s the difference between VIP and enrichment?

Sometimes daycare dogs benefit from a day of one-on-one activity. On those days, they may switch to the enrichment program for the day, and back to daycare on their next visit. While VIP pups participate in the same enrichment activities, they do not have the option to participate in group play.

How can I sign my dog up for the VIP program?

Schedule a VIP assessment! We want to make sure you pup is set up for success with our VIP program, so we ask that you schedule a day ahead of time to drop of your dog for us to assess. If the assessment goes well, you can then make VIP daycare and boarding reservations. There are a limited number of VIP spots each day, so RESERVATIONS ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED! Remember, staff retains the right to deny a dog access to the program if there is a concern for staff or the dog’s safety and wellbeing.

In addition to the assessment, we’ll also need to see the same vaccinations required of our other daycare and boarding pups: rabies, distemper, and Bordetella.

Dog Training Program

Does your dog need help with housetraining, grooming, crate training, or leash walking? Do you want to start agility training with your dog or discover ways to enrich your pup’s life?

If you’ve answered, “yes”, contact us!

Dog Training

Meet Jen, our dedicated trainer extraordinaire!

My name is Jen and I’ve recently moved to Georgetown, Kentucky from the Pacific Northwest. I have always loved animals and was drawn to dog training several years ago. I have a natural knack for understanding dogs and find that I am also good at explaining what they are communicating through their body language to their humans. I found that there was a big disconnect between dogs and their owners. Even the most attentive owners sometimes find themselves at a point where they are not communicating successfully. I started looking for training classes that aligned with my values and I came upon C.A.T.C.H. and graduated their Masters Program. They are a positive reward style of training based on games and trust.

By the time I graduated, I was Head Dog Trainer at my local shelter and I was in charge of training the volunteers so that we were all working toward the consistent support for the dogs and their potential new families. Helping shelter dogs that do not have a human to be their advocate will always be a passion of mine. I enjoy teaching classes, including one-on-one training classes on how to socialize dogs, work with anxiety, disrupt chronic behaviors, and all the basic skills like loose leash walking, potty training, crate training, and recall. It takes mutual respect to overcome the obstacles, but it is worth it to have the loving dog we all want and all the dogs deserve to be. With patience and consistency, we can teach the dogs healthy behavioral and socialization skills, creating a partnership so the dogs understood the difference from good and bad choices.

Training Programs and Pricing

Services:

In-Facility (Teaching Skills)

In Facility

1 hour – $90.00 1 hour 1 on 1 training.

4 class package – $325.00 4 x 1 hour individual 1 on 1 training

Half Day Train – $150.00

Full Day Train – $250.00

5 day Half Day package – $575.00

5 day Full Day Package – $950.00

10 day Half Day package – $1,100.00

10 day Full Day Package – $1,800.00

Daycamp

Daycare day + 1 hour training – $100.00
1 week boot camp – $799.00 Board and train daily
2 week boot camp – $1,499.00

In Home

90 minute – $225.00
2 hour – $275.00
4 x 1 hour package – $475.00
8 x 1 hour package – $900.00

The Dog Stop® Delights

Enhance your pup’s stay with a selection of snacks, supplements, and services – including bedtime snacks, cuddle time, leash walks, meal additives, calming treats, and more!

Dog Grooming

At The Dog Stop®, we have created a relaxing, stress-free, spa-like atmosphere where professional groomers pamper your pup with a wide variety of different services available. The Dog Stop® offers full-service groomings, baths, shed-reduction treatment, teeth brushing, nail trims, nail grinds, and more. Our dog groomers are patient and loving and have experience in a variety of cuts and grooming procedures. The comfort and safety of your dog are our priority!

Full Service Bath

Includes soothing shampoo, blow-dry, ears checked and cleaned, nails trimmed, anal glands checked, and a bandana.
Prices start at $35

*Please Note: Prices can increase due to size of dog, condition of coat, behavior, scissor cuts, or feces removal.

Small Dog: $35
Medium Dog: $45
Large Dog: $55
XL Dog: $65

Exit Bath

Small Dog: $25
Medium Dog: $35
Large Dog: $40
XL Dog: $50

A La Carte

Nose to Tail: $65
Nail Trim: $15
Nail Grind: $20
Anal Glands: $15
Teeth Brushing: $15
De-shedding: $45
Brush Out: $30
Trim Up: $40

Pet Retail

The Dog Stop® is committed to carrying products that will keep pets safe and healthy. Our retail store features premium foods, supplements, treats, chews, and toys. Every brand of food we carry ranks a minimum of three stars, and many are limited-ingredient, grain and gluten-free, easily digested, and some are even made with human-grade ingredients. Whether it be a specific product for puppies, seniors, breeds, special diets, or allergy avoidance, we have what you are looking for.

Stop in today to see what you can find for your fur baby!