Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Care Solutions
Meyer's Animal House has dedicated three decades to transforming the relationships between pets and their owners through expert care and education. Founded in 1996, our approach combines generations of canine expertise with personalized plans to address each pet's unique needs. Our team of seasoned professionals, trained by world-renowned behaviorists, specializes in teaching dog owners to understand and communicate in their pets' natural language. We offer comprehensive services including customized lodging, enriching daycare programs, professional grooming, and effective training solutions.With facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois, we maintain a commitment to continuous staff education and community engagement. Our focus remains on creating lasting bonds between pets and owners while ensuring every animal receives the individual attention they deserve. This philosophy has earned us recognition as a leader in pet care innovation and customer satisfaction.
Services
Pet Lodging
Doggy Daycare
Pet Grooming
Dog Training
Pet Spa Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We've perfected pet communication techniques through 30 years of hands-on experience.
- Our customized care plans address each pet's specific behavioral and developmental needs.
- Team trained by world-renowned canine behaviorists ensures expert-level service delivery.
- Proven success in transforming pet-owner relationships through communication-based training.
- Three locations offering comprehensive services with consistent quality standards.
What people say
Outstanding staff
Family atmosphere
Special needs accommodation
Consistent communication
Transformational results
Services
Pet Lodging
Our secure lodging facilities provide a home-away-from-home experience with personalized care plans. Each pet receives individualized attention through customized activity schedules and regular progress updates. Clean, comfortable accommodations include fleece bedding and monitored health checks throughout their stay.
Doggy Daycare
Structured socialization programs develop confident, well-adjusted pets through supervised play and behavioral training. Small group sessions focus on improving dog-to-dog interactions while providing mental stimulation and physical exercise tailored to each animal's needs and energy level.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services combine safety with comfort, offering full grooming packages and la carte treatments. Our stylists provide nail care, coat maintenance, and specialty treatments like blueberry facials in a stress-free environment designed for pet relaxation.
Dog Training
Customized training programs teach effective communication between pets and owners using proven behavioral science. Private lessons and group classes focus on obedience, leash manners, and recall training through positive reinforcement techniques developed by certified instructors.
Pet Spa Services
Luxury pet spa experiences include massage therapy, pawdicures, and de-skunking services performed by specialized technicians. Each treatment uses premium products to enhance pet comfort while maintaining hygiene standards and coat health in a calming atmosphere.
People
Kent Meyer
Lead Dog Trainer
Third-generation dog expert with decades of experience training and handling award-winning show dogs. Developed communication-based training methods through collaboration with international behaviorists, focusing on strengthening human-pet bonds through natural language understanding.
Gwen Meyer
Co-Owner
Over 30 years in pet care industry, co-founding Meyer's Animal House with Kent. Manages daily operations and client relations while maintaining certification in advanced pet care techniques through ongoing education with leading canine behavior specialists.
Janet Campbell
Director
Joined in 2010 after discovering passion for German Shepherds. Oversees facility management and staff training programs, implementing best practices in animal care while maintaining the company's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
Nick Waters
Pet Styling Leader
GroomTeamUSA Hall of Fame inductee with expertise in advanced grooming techniques. Provides master-level styling services while mentoring junior staff, combining artistic vision with practical pet care knowledge to maintain high service standards.
Keith Kinzler
General Director
Manages multi-location operations with focus on maintaining consistent service quality across all facilities. Brings calm leadership to daily operations while ensuring facilities meet rigorous pet care and safety standards.
Questions
What vaccinations are required for pet services?
Dogs need DHLLP, Rabies, and Bordatella; cats require FVRCP and Rabies for their safety and health.
Can I bring my pet's regular food?
Yes, please bring pre-measured portions labeled with your pet's name for dietary consistency.
How do you handle pet medications?
We administer all medications except insulin with proper labeling and dosage instructions from owners.
What items should I bring for my pet's stay?
We provide bedding and bowls, but welcome personal toys (larger than tennis balls) labeled with your contact information.
How do you communicate updates about my pet?
Receive photo updates via text and regular progress reports about your pet's adjustment and activities during their stay.
What training methods do you use?
We employ positive reinforcement techniques based on canine behavioral science to improve communication and strengthen bonds.
