The Dog Den

03/08/2025

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who make The Dog Den & The Puppy Den the special! As a women-owned business, we are proud to have a team full of strong, compassionate, and dedicated women who work tirelessly to create a safe, fun, and enriching environment for dogs and their families.

From training to enrichment, playgroups to cuddles, our team pours their hearts into every wagging tail and happy bark. Their passion, kindness, and expertise shape the experience for every pup that walks through our doors.

Join us in celebrating these amazing women—not just today, but every day!

03/06/2025

Our pups are ready to Spring forward this weekend with our leapfrog games

03/04/2025

☘️Potato Paw Print Art – St. Paddy’s Day Fun!

Join us for Art Week at The Dog Den & The Puppy Den from March 10–14 as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with adorable Potato Paw Print Art!

🎨 Let your pup create a one-of-a-kind lucky masterpiece featuring their paw print turned into a festive spud! Each piece is decorated with a leprechaun hat, shamrocks, and plenty of St. Paddy’s Day spirit.

Cost: $5 per project
When: March 10–14

Give your pup the chance to get creative, and take home a keepsake full of charm and cuteness! 🍀🐾

Ask at your location to sign up! 🎨💚

03/03/2025

🐾 March Enrichment Program at The Dog Den & The Puppy Den! 🌈🍀🎳

Join us all month long for fun-filled enrichment themes designed to benefit your pup’s mind and body!

💚 March 3-7: Leap Frog – Watch your dog show off their best jumps!
🌈 March 10-14: Follow the Rainbow – What treasure will your pup find at the end?
☘️ March 17-21: Leprechaun Games – Hunting for lucky charms and hidden gold!
🎳 March 24-28: Bowling Bonanza – Strike or spare, it’s all about having fun!

Let the games begin! 🐶✨

For more info or to sign up: Scan the QR Code or Visit thedogden.com/enrichment-program

02/26/2025

🍀 March at The Dog Den & The Puppy Den! 🍀

Get ready for a month full of fun, treats, and St. Paddy’s Day spirit! Here’s what’s happening:

🐸 Enrichment Program
📅 March 3rd-7th: Leap Frog Week
🌈 March 10th-14th: Follow the Rainbow
🍀 March 17th-21st: Leprechaun Games
🎳 March 24th-28th: Bowling Bonanza!

🥔 Treat Days (March 17th-21st)
We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Dog-Friendly Mashed Potatoes with Peanut Butter ‘Gravy’! Made with potatoes, plain yogurt, and peanut butter, this tasty snack is just $5 per treat.

🎨 Art Days (March 10th-14th)
Potato Paw Print Art! Your pup can create a lucky masterpiece featuring their paw print transformed into a festive spud! Each piece comes decorated with a leprechaun hat, shamrocks, and plenty of St. Paddy’s Day spirit. $5 per project.

💚 Special Event: Date Night With Your Dog - Spring Fling!
📅 March 20th @ 6:30 & 7:30PM
A fun and unique way to bond with your pup—more details coming soon!

Join us for a paw-some March full of fun, creativity, and tasty treats! 🍀🐶

02/25/2025

More strawberry whip fun!

🏆 Don’t Forget to Nominate!🏆
All month long, you can nominate The Dog Den for Best of Madison 2025! 🐾

📍 Category: Lifestyle – Pet Services
📅 Nominate daily through February 28
🔗 Vote here: madisonmagazine.com/BOM

  

02/25/2025

We are all enjoying whip week 🏆 Don’t Forget to Nominate!🏆
All month long, you can nominate The Dog Den for Best of Madison 2025! 🐾

📍 Category: Lifestyle – Pet Services
📅 Nominate daily through February 28
🔗 Vote here: madisonmagazine.com/BOM

  

02/24/2025

02/20/2025

Happy National Love Your Pet Day! Our Enrichment Program dogs are jumping through hoops to remind you 🏆 Don’t Forget to Nominate us through 2/28 for BOM🏆
All month long, you can nominate The Dog Den for Best of Madison 2025! 🐾

📍 Category: Lifestyle – Pet Services
📅 Nominate daily through February 28
🔗 Vote here: madisonmagazine.com/BOM

  

02/17/2025

🐾 Shy Dog Class – Helping Your Dog Build Confidence! 🐾

Does your dog struggle with fear or shyness in new situations, around new people, or even in familiar places? Our Shy Dog class is designed to help nervous dogs gain confidence in a safe and supportive environment!

Weeks 1-3: Virtual Learning – Build essential skills from the comfort of your home, creating an stress-free learning experience for both you and your dog.
Weeks 4-6: In-Person Training – Meet at The Dog Den to practice and advance those skills in a structured, real-world setting.

📅 Next Session:
Tuesdays, March 4 – April 8, 2025
6:30 PM
📍 50% Virtual + 50% In-Person at our Fitchburg location
Instructor: Deb Crawley
Only 4 spots remaining!

This class is ideal for shy or fearful dogs that need extra support navigating the world. No previous training required!

📩 Spots fill fast! Register today by scanning the QR code or visiting us at thedogden.com
or join our waitlist by emailing [email protected] with your preferred class start date/time.

02/17/2025

🍓 Strawberry Treat Week 2/24-2/28🐾

Celebrate National Strawberry Day (February 27) with us during Strawberry Treat Week, running February 24–28!
We’re serving up a special treat for your pups: Strawberry Whip, made with: Fresh strawberries, Yogurt, and Peanut butter!
Cost: $5 per treat

Don’t miss this berry sweet way to spoil your pup! Sign up at your location today!

02/13/2025

SMILE! It’s ALMOST Friday!!

🏆 Don’t Forget to Nominate!🏆
All month long, you can nominate The Dog Den for Best of Madison 2025! 🐾

📍 Category: Lifestyle – Pet Services
📅 Nominate daily through February 28
🔗 Vote here: madisonmagazine.com/BOM

  

02/12/2025

Wisconsin weather makes us sparkle ✨ 🏆 Don’t Forget to Nominate!🏆
All month long, you can nominate The Dog Den for Best of Madison 2025! 🐾

📍 Category: Lifestyle – Pet Services
📅 Nominate daily through February 28
🔗 Vote here: madisonmagazine.com/BOM

  

02/11/2025

Happy Deniversary, Claudine! 🎉🐾

Claudine is a friendly face at our East side location! You might also spot her volunteering at the Czar’s Promise Walk or helping bring the holiday spirit as an elf for Santa Paws.

She loves watching dogs form new friendships, whether it’s with other dogs or their favorite humans. Seeing how much they enjoy the Enrichment Program makes every day rewarding for her.

Thank you, Claudine, for everything you do for the dogs in our care—we’re lucky to have you! 💙🐾

🏆 Best of Madison 2025 – Nominations Are Open! Vote Daily!

It’s time to show your love for The Dog Den & The Puppy Den by nominating us for Best of Madison 2025! 🐾✨

📅 Nomination Round: February 1–28
✔️ Write in The Dog Den & The Puppy Den under Lifestyle: Pet Services
✔️ Vote once per day with a valid email
✔️ Help us make it to the finals!

🔗 Nominate here: madisonmagazine.com/BOM

02/10/2025

Don’t sleep on it 😴, nominate us today! 🥰

🏆 Don’t Forget to Nominate!🏆
All month long, you can nominate The Dog Den for Best of Madison 2025! 🐾

📍 Category: Lifestyle – Pet Services
📅 Nominate daily through February 28
🔗 Vote here: madisonmagazine.com/BOM

  

02/06/2025

Hounds abound today at The Dog Den Fitchburg! (Featuring Daisy, Cooper and Cleo)

🏆 Don’t Forget to Nominate!🏆
All month long, you can nominate The Dog Den for Best of Madison 2025! 🐾

📍 Category: Lifestyle – Pet Services
📅 Nominate daily through February 28
🔗 Vote here: madisonmagazine.com/BOM