The Dog Den

10/09/2025

🎃🐾 Halloween Fun (and Safety!) for You & Your Dog 🐾🎃

We love spooky season — but we love safe, happy pups even more!
That’s why our team at The Dog Den wrote and published this new blog:

https://www.thedogden.com/the-dog-den/-halloween-safety-amp-wellness-for-dogs-

It’s full of tips to help make Halloween fun for every pup — from outgoing trick-or-treaters to shy homebodies who prefer a quiet retreat. 🧡

And if you’re looking for festive, dog-friendly fun, join us for these upcoming events at The Dog Den and The Puppy Den:

🎃 Trunk or Treat
🗓 Sunday, October 26
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Scrapper/Shy Dog Appointments)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (General Appointments)
💲 $30 per dog – all proceeds benefit Dane County Humane Society
🐾 Enjoy pumpkin paw painting, bobbing for hot dogs, a haunted house, and trunk-or-treating with local rescues like Czar’s Promise and Hoping Fur a Forever Home, and DCHS

💞 Date Night with Your Dog – Trick or Treat Edition!
🗓 Friday, October 18
⏰ 6:30 PM or 7:30 PM
📍 The Dog Den
A one-night-only “date night” for you and your pup! Learn new tricks, play fun games, and enjoy a cozy, Halloween-themed evening together. Costumes optional, smiles guaranteed!

From costumes to crafts, there’s something for every dog this Halloween. 🎃🐶

Halloween is full of costumes, candy, and fun for people — and for some dogs, too! While many pups prefer a quiet evening away from the chaos, others may find Halloween to be an exciting chance to meet new people, soak up attention, and even show off their festive gear. The key is to know your ind...

10/07/2025

Homecoming Enrichment Week has some pups ready to Jump Around

10/07/2025

🍨 Pumpkin Whip Treat Week is coming!
Celebrate fall with a pup-approved treat made from creamy yogurt and real canned pumpkin — the perfect autumn snack for your best friend. 🎃🐾

📅 October 13–17
💰 $5 each
✨ Sign up at the door to reserve your pup’s treat!

10/05/2025

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday, Katy! 🐾🎉

We’re celebrating our amazing Playgroup Leader & Assistant Trainer, Katy! She’s been part of The Dog Den family since 2019, bringing her passion, training expertise, and love for pups — especially her sidekick Layla. 💙

When she’s not bonding with the dogs, you can find her creating adorable pet bandanas and accessories for All Ears Pet Gear — available at the Enrichment Shop at The Puppy Den! 🐕✨

Happy Birthday, Katy! Thanks for making tails wag and hearts happy every day! 💕🎂

10/04/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Amanda! 🎉

Amanda has a way of making every dog (and every day) a little brighter. Her patience, curiosity, and genuine love for learning shine through in everything she does — from helping pups gain confidence to celebrating their quirks and goofy moments.

She brings creativity and care not just to the dogs, but to everything she touches — whether that’s painting, pottery, or baking up something fun (sometimes even for the pups!).

We’re so grateful for all the heart you bring to The Dog Den, Amanda. Hope your birthday is filled with joy, laughter, and maybe a few extra kisses from Bean!

10/03/2025

We know that Twin Day isn’t actually until December, but we wanted to share our Friday look-alikes!

10/03/2025

Friday mood 🤪😴😁

10/03/2025

🌟 We’re proud to be a Guardian Sponsor of the Inspiring Hope Walk with Czar’s Promise! 🌟

🎉 The Silent Auction is officially OPEN! 🎉

Head to 👉 czarspromise.givesmart.com to browse amazing auction items—you’ll definitely find something you’ll love (maybe even a few somethings 🐾).

🛍️ Explore the items

💻 Place your bids

❤️ Support pets and people impacted by cancer

✨ Check back often—new treasures are being added all the time!

All items will also be on display during the Inspiring Hope Walk on October 12th at McKee Farms Park. Bidding wraps up at 1pm that day, so don’t miss out!

We’re honored to stand alongside Czar’s Promise in their mission of hope and healing. Thank you for joining us in making a difference! ❤🐶

Help Czar's Promise spread the word about Czar's Promise 2025 Inspiring Hope Walk!

10/02/2025

🐾🍂 Magnolia’s October Enrichment Sneak Peek! 🍂🐾

Magnolia is showing us how much fun the Enrichment Program can be at The Dog Den & The Puppy Den!

🏈 Homecoming Week – Magnolia’s got her game face on and she’s ready for the win!
🍁 Leaf It to Us – Magnolia loves sniffing playing in leaves! Crunchy, sniffy, happy fun!
🌾 Scarecrow Week – On the hunt for the scarecrow, Magnolia shows off her problem-solving skills (and her cuteness).

Fall is in full swing, and we can’t wait for more wagging tails and adventures! 🐶✨

10/02/2025

🍂 Fall Fun at The Dog Den & The Puppy Den Enrichment Program 🍁

Fall is here, and we’re celebrating the season with new themed enrichment activities designed to keep your pups’ minds and bodies active. From football games to crunchy leaves, every week brings a new adventure filled with fun, learning, and tail wags! 🐾✨

📅 October Schedule

October 6 – 10 | Homecoming Week 🏈

We’re bringing the spirit of the season to The Dog Den! Pups will enjoy football-themed play and even a little cheerleading fun. Whether they’re running with the ball or cheering from the sidelines, our dogs are ready for the big game!

October 13 – 17 | Leaf It to Us 🍁

Nothing says fall like playing in the leaves! Dogs will dive into sniffy outdoor time, go on indoor “sniffaris,” and of course, have a blast jumping into leaf piles. A week full of crunchy good fun!

October 20 – 24 | Scarecrow Week 🌾

It’s scarecrow season at daycare! Pups will:

✨ Search for hidden scarecrows

✨ Play “scarecrow guard” to scatter intruders

✨ Help us build a scarecrow by finding hats, straw, and more!

October 27 – 31 | Corn Maze Adventures 🌽

We’re transforming play space into a dog-friendly corn maze! With winding paths (and maybe a yellow brick road), pups will explore, problem-solve, and discover toys & surprises hidden along the way.

🐶 We can’t wait to share this seasonal fun with your pups! Our enrichment program brings joy, variety, and mental stimulation to every daycare visit — making sure your dog goes home happy, tired, and enriched. 💛

10/02/2025

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday, Riley! 🐾🎉

We’re celebrating Riley, one of our awesome Daycare Playgroup Leaders at The Dog Den! Since joining the team in July 2023, she’s been bringing so much care, joy, and laughter to our pups (and their people!).

✨ Fun Facts about Riley:

Speaks Spanish 🇪🇸
Loves gardening & pickling veggies 🌱🥒
If she were a candle: Raspberry Orange 🍊
Dog breed match: Labrador 🐕

We’re so lucky to have her on our team — help us wish Riley the happiest of birthdays! 🥳🎂

09/30/2025

Kings and Queens of the castle 👑🏰