Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Dog Daycare & Boarding Services in Worcester
Waggerz Lounge was established in 2011 as the first large-scale indoor and outdoor dog daycare and kennel in Worcester, Massachusetts. Our facility spans 5,000 square feet of indoor play areas and features two large outdoor spaces with synthetic turf for year-round cleanliness and safety. We offer dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training services, with staff experienced in canine care and behavior. Our team treats every dog as family, prioritizing safety through temperament testing, 7-foot privacy fences, and constant supervision.We maintain partnerships with animal welfare organizations and provide climate-controlled kennels for boarding guests. Our operations director holds certifications in multiple AKC training programs, and our leadership team has decades of combined experience in pet care services.
Services
Doggy Daycare
Boarding
Grooming
Dog Training
Pet Grooming
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 5,000 sq ft of indoor play space with constant staff supervision
- Our staff includes AKC-certified trainers with 20+ years of experience
- We maintain 7ft privacy fences and synthetic turf for maximum safety
- Climate-controlled kennels available for year-round boarding services
- Temperament testing ensures appropriate socialization for all daycare dogs
Associations and certifications
- AKC
What people say
Loves to visit
Spotless facility
Happy dog
Exhausted from play
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Doggy Daycare
Our doggy daycare provides supervised socialization and exercise in 5,000 sq ft of indoor space and two outdoor play areas with synthetic turf. Dogs are grouped by temperament and size for safety. The facility includes a water misting system for summer comfort and 7ft privacy fences for security.
Dog Boarding
Climate-controlled kennels offer year-round boarding with potty breaks, staff interaction, and snack times included. Dogs must pass temperament testing and meet vaccination requirements. Medication administration available for additional fee during stay.
Pet Grooming
Grooming services include baths with specialized shampoos, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and optional haircuts. Additional services like deshedding treatments and airbrush coloring are available with specific requirements.
Dog Training
AKC-certified trainers provide obedience training and socialization guidance. Classes focus on strengthening owner-dog bonds through positive reinforcement techniques developed over 20 years of canine behavior expertise.
Temperament Testing
Mandatory temperament evaluations assess dogs' suitability for group play by observing social behaviors during 5-hour trial periods. Testing ensures safe playgroup formations and identifies potential behavioral concerns.
People
Karen Stock
Operations Director
With 20+ years in canine training, Karen leads operations and holds multiple AKC certifications. She transitioned from banking to pet care in 2018, bringing German Shepherd Nico to training sessions.
Lauren Sheary
Assistant Manager
Starting at 14, Lauren has worked with animals for 15+ years. She joined Waggerz in 2016 and specializes in senior dog care, applying experience from veterinary clinics and shelter volunteering.
Athene Gove
Assistant Manager
Athene began working at Waggerz while in college, bringing her trained Bichons Chewie and Solo. She focuses on creating comfortable environments for dogs through personalized play and cuddle routines.
Chris
Co-Owner
Co-owner Chris oversees training programs and facility operations. He specializes in canine behavior assessment and has developed the temperament testing protocols used for all daycare and boarding dogs.
Sherri
Co-Owner
As co-owner, Sherri manages client relations and boarding services. She works closely with Chris to maintain facility standards and ensure personalized care for every boarded pet.
Questions
What services does Waggerz Lounge offer for dogs?
We provide dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training services in a secure facility with both indoor and outdoor play areas.
What are the vaccination requirements for services?
Dogs must have current Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccines with documentation provided before service participation.
How does the temperament testing process work?
Dogs undergo 5-hour evaluations to assess socialization skills. Testing occurs by appointment Monday-Thursday with no charge for the assessment.
What are the facility's operating hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 6:30am-6pm. Weekend boarding drop-offs/pickups available at 9am and 5pm with prior arrangements.
Can I tour the facility during regular operations?
We don't offer tours during weekday operations to maintain dog safety, but video tours can be arranged upon request for prospective clients.
What special features ensure dog safety at Waggerz?
Our facility includes 7ft privacy fences, synthetic turf, constant staff supervision, and temperament-tested playgroups to ensure maximum safety for all dogs.
