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A Little About Us
At Grateful Dog, we prioritize the safety and wellness of every furry guest in our care. Our comprehensive dog boarding, daycare, grooming, and training facility focuses on enrichment activities that stimulate dogs mentally and emotionally, rather than just physically tiring them out. By incorporating all dogs into socialization opportunities with both humans and other dogs, we ensure that each pet gains the most from their experience with us. At Grateful Dog, we're dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where dogs can thrive and feel truly grateful.
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Mission
To provide a safe, enriching, and joyful environment where every dog can play, learn, rest, and thrive while giving owners complete peace of mind.
We believe dogs deserve more than just a place to stay. Through structured play, mental enrichment, individualized care, and compassionate staff, we create experiences that support each dog's physical health, emotional well-being, and confidence. Every decision we make is centered around safety, kindness, and treating every dog as if they were our own.
Vision
To become the most trusted dog care destination in West Virginia by redefining what boarding, daycare, grooming, and training can be.
We envision a future where every dog receives personalized care, every owner feels completely confident leaving their pet with us, and enrichment becomes the new standard for the dog care industry. We strive to build a community where dogs are happier, healthier, and excited to return every time they visit.
CORE VALUES
safety first
Every decision starts with safety. We carefully evaluate each dog and thoughtfully group them by size, temperament, and play style to create a safe, low-stress environment where every dog can succeed.
enrichment matters
A tired mind is just as important as a tired body. We go beyond play by providing brain games, sniffing activities, confidence-building experiences, and structured enrichment that keeps dogs mentally engaged and happy.
compassionate care
Treat every dog like family. Every dog deserves patience, kindness, and individualized attention. We strive to create joyful, memorable experiences while making every owner feel confident and cared for from drop-off to pick-up.
trust and
transparency
Relationships are built on honesty. We communicate openly, provide realistic expectations, and partner with pet parents to ensure every dog receives the care that's right for them.
growth
Great care never stops improving. We are committed to ongoing education in dog behavior, health, grooming, training, and safety so we can continually provide the highest standard of care.