Services

Dog Training

Backed by years of expertise and a trail of contented clients, be at ease knowing your pet will be lavished with the exact care and attention they deserve. This service stands as one of our most sought-after, prompting you to explore the array of personalized options we offer to cater precisely to your pet’s needs.

Day Care Training

“PUPPY PROGRAM” $800

For dogs aged 12-18 weeks, we offer a comprehensive 2-week training program focused on shaping obedience, leash handling, addressing potty problems, and ensuring proper socialization. Your dog will attend Monday through Friday during regular daycare hours for two consecutive weeks, with drop-off between 8 and 9 AM and pick-up between 4 and 5 PM. Owners will participate in a one-on-one session with their dog to review and refine the skills learned during the week. Please note that an additional fee may apply for severe potty or destruction issues.

2 Week Focus Program $1000

We will focus on moderate behavioral issues, being calm on command, leash handling, general manners and an area of your concern. Includes 2 private sessions and a slip lead. Monday through Friday normal operational hours for 2 consecutive weeks. Drop off between 8 & 9 AM – Pick up between 4 & 5 PM.

3 WEEK ON LEASH $1600
(including all equipment)

In this 3-week on leash program your dog will learn Place, Heel, Sit, Down & Leash manners, while working on proper socialization with their canine counterparts and people. Includes 3 private sessions and a slip lead.

The ALL ACCESS PASS $2500
(including all equipment)

This four week Day Care Training Program gives you everything you could want for your dog. Your dog will learn Place, Heel, Sit, Down & a reliable Recall, both on and off leash, while working on proper socialization with their canine counterparts. We will meet often to successfully transfer all of your pups new info over to you on what they learned & how to maintain it at home.

Training session Packages

Very Important Pup – $1200

Seven one on one sessions with unlimited group class for an entire year. All leash handling equipment included in this package.

4 One on One sessions – $425

Spend quality time teaching your dog with guidance from one of our dog trainers. great for touch up training, nailing down a small list of nuisance behaviors or extensively honing in on one topic.

Board & Train!

3 week on Leash $2000

Focus on place, down, heel, recall & general manners on leash. All equipment is included!

4 Weeks Off Leash $3000

Focus on place, down, heel, recall & general manners both on & off leash. All equipment included along with the Ecollar!

Group Classes for TDC Family

$20 a Class

Client Information
Doggie Day Care/Training Policy

*LATE PICK-UP POLICY

Any dog owner that arrives after 5:00pm to pick up will be charged a $15.00 convenience fee. Although we make every attempt to accommodate schedules, The Dog Company also has in-home pet sitting appointments that we need to tend to after hours.

Collars & Leashes

It is mandatory that all dogs wear a quick release collar to daycare. Dogs tend to use their mouths while playing and a quick release collar (collar with a clip, not a buckle) ensures your dog is not in distress while playing with another dog at any time.

Because our facility is located on a highly traveled road, ALL DOGS MUST ARRIVE AND LEAVE ON LEASHES. Even if your dog does not generally walk on a leash, they can be unpredictable at times, so to ensure everyone remains safe, please walk your dog to and from your car on a leash.

Unaltered Dogs

We recommend all our dogs being spayed or neutered, but it is not mandatory. Unaltered dogs may be restricted from some of the larger group activities.

Behavior Traits

All dogs must be non-aggressive and non-food or toy protective, unless enrolled in a training program. The Dog Company relies on owners to verify their dogs have not harmed or shown any aggressive or threatening behavior towards any person or any other dogs. Please remember that your pet will be spending time with other pets and the safety and health of the entire group is our main concern.

Excessive Barking/Misbehavior

In order to maintain a safe play environment for the dogs, any dog that misbehaves will be given a time-out from the daycare area. Because excessive barking can escalate the intensity of the pack dynamic and create an extremely chaotic environment for the dogs, we reserve the right to use training aides as we feel necessary.

If your dog is displaying aggressive behavior or is misbehaving while at daycare, we will notify you and give a conduct report at pick-up to ensure you are aware of your dog’s daily activity while in our care. If this behavior is an ongoing problem, you may be required to utilize our training programs in order for admittance back to the Day Care program.

Health Requirements

It is our main concern that all dogs at The Dog Company are in EXCELLENT health. If your dog has diarrhea or is vomiting and you are unsure of why they are sick, please DO NOT bring your dog to daycare. Often times dogs will carry a communicable virus and we want to ensure they are not bringing it to daycare to spread to other dogs.

If your dog goes to the vet and they treat him/her for a communicable condition, the dog will not be permitted to return until a veterinary certificate of good health can be presented.

It is strongly recommended that your dog receive some form of flea/tick treatment.

If your dog has been dropped off for daycare and has diarrhea or displays signs of illness, he/she will be removed from the group and will not be able to socialize with the other dogs until this problem has been resolved. Dogs with excessive diarrhea may be required to have a negative fecal and/or giardia test before being re-admitted to daycare.

Bathing

The Dog Company offers bathing. If you would like us to bathe your dog before you pick them up from daycare (ask a The Dog Company staff member for pricing), we must know during drop off, so we can plan accordingly to ensure the dog gets plenty of playtime and is bathed before your scheduled pick-up time.

Authorized Persons for Pick-Up

If someone other than yourself or another owner of the dog is picking up from daycare, that person must either be listed on your registration form as authorized to pick-up, or we must know at drop off. ID will need to be presented by the person picking up for verification before staff can release your dog. NO EXCEPTIONS!

The Dog Co will follow Wicomico County Public schools cancellations. Basically, if the schools are closed, so are we! Safety is the only concern here, we don’t want anyone of you or the staff to be in dangerous road conditions! If Day Care or training is already paid for, we will be happy to shift that balance to another day & reschedule!

Thanks The Dog Company Fam!

-the dog people

Testimonials

From Our Visitors

     Excellent  
     Based on 48 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Jessica Sim 
 March 28, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Marissa and team are super professional and great to work with. We are in week 2 of board and train and we are excited to see the progress this weekend. During this process I have realized the human needs just as much or more training than the dog 😆.
  
 
       
   Robin Cook 
 January 7, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My six year old dog has had aggression issues since he was a puppy. With Marissa’s exceptional guidance and training, my dog has improved beyond expectations. He has become more obedient, less anxious, and less aggressive. Thank you The Dog Company and Marissa!
  
 
       
   Julie Delorenzo 
 December 25, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This place is awesome. Sarge loves going there, he always gets so excited when you mention "daycare"  He has so much fun as you can always tell by the pics they put on his report card. The staff is absolutely the best ever !!!
  
 
       
   Bill Currie 
 December 21, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When anyone sees a well trained dog they always say wow, that’s such a well behaved dog. What they don’t see is the hard work it takes to get there. Dogs and people love routine. When you first start training everything changes for you and your dog. It’s new for them and you.  The staff at the Dog Company gives you and your dog, all the tools you need for success. But it doesn’t happen overnight, it takes commitment. My family made that commitment, we wanted great dogs that were well behaved. Yes it was hard, but with all of us working together we now have 2 dogs living their best life. Everywhere we go we always get comments that our dogs are so well mannered and behaved and I always tell them it was a lot of work. With the support and professionalism of everyone at the Dog Company, anyone can achieve a great dog. You only get what you put into it. The reward definitely outweighs the initial work. We love the Dog Company, and our dogs do as well!!
  
 
       
   Sherri Kerchner 
 December 21, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love The Dog Company the trainers are wonderful. All the staff are wonderful They are professional and very friendly.  It is obvious that they really care about all the dogs.  I take my dog for doggy daycare once a week and he loves it. He gets to play with other
dogs. I’ve had my dog there for boarding and they take such good care of him. I never have to worry about, my Buddy when he’s there. Thank
you to all the staff you’re
wonderful and I love you all. If you love your dog as much as I love my Buddy then I recommend The Dog Company
  
 
       
   Christopher Hasson 
 December 17, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow…. That’s all I have to say, wow….. the dog company down in Fruitland by Marissa. The Dog Company… sets the bar and expectations for dog training… if you expect anything less than perfection, then you need to find another trainer…. Never will I take any of my dogs anywhere else than Marissa and the girls of The Dog Company!
  
 
       
   antonio patterson 
 December 14, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Where do I start? My dog Leo absolutely loves it there and was trained to the T. I personally tried training him with much experience but the dog company somehow managed to make my boy so well rounded thanks again shoutout to Marissa and the team.
  
 
       
   Matthew Webster 
 December 13, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We adopted a 2 year old great pyreneese mix 2 years ago that had some training from its previous owners but we wanted to round her into form a bit and the ladies at The Dog Company were fantastic in not only helping Rey, but also helping us learn about our pup and how we can be better owners. They are very knowledgeable and offer tips and tricks to help with everything from grooming and basic commands to dietary needs and full on board and training. Whatever you are looking for The Dog Company will exceed your expectations!
  
 
       
   Chris Cuppett 
 October 29, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We love this place. So does our dog.
  
 
       
   Charles Cuttone 
 May 10, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We can't say enough good things about Marissa, Kelsey, Brynae and everyone at The Dog Company. Everyone knew going in that our Dutch Shepherd mix Billie was going to be a training challenge - stubborn, willful, impulsive and all but uncontrollable in the house - and The Dog Company crew have worked wonders with her. Billie is still a work-in-progress, but she already is much more obedient and well-mannered than we ever thought she could be, as well as more calm, centered and comfortable in unfamiliar situations. And we certainly never thought we'd be able to take our wild child out without a leash, but her trainers got her there. Kelsey also has worked closely with my wife Linda to make her a more confident and knowledgeable handler, further helping to ensure Billie's long-term success. Training with The Dog Company has made Billie's life -- and our lives -- much, much better. It's been a lot of work for everyone,  and there might be more work ahead, but Billie's definitely got the right team on her side.