The Wayward Canine

09/16/2026

06/04/2026

Confidence isn’t something every dog is born with—it’s often something they learn through positive exposure, proper socialization, and guidance from other balanced dogs.

Sheba, our German Shepherd, struggles with anxiety and can easily feed off overstimulation in her environment. One of the best ways to help dogs like Sheba is by allowing them to spend time with calm, confident dogs who model appropriate behavior and social skills.

That’s where Winston and Wyatt shine. These two do an amazing job of helping other dogs learn how to socialize appropriately, build confidence, and simply enjoy being dogs. They create a safe, fun environment where nervous dogs can observe, learn, and grow at their own pace.

Socialization isn’t just about meeting other dogs—it’s about learning from the right dogs. 🐾

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05/31/2026

Weekends are for the boarders!!!!

Today we feature Bodhi!

With the beautiful weather coming around. What’s a better way then to go on a hike!

A hike offers mental and physical stimulation! And what’s better than working on earning freedom! Throughout our hike Bodhi worked on maintaining a consistent recall (on leash to start)! He isn’t the most confident yet which is okay! With time, he will be even more fantastic!

Enjoy your weekend and go outside!

05/26/2026

Nothing like fun in the sun! ☀️💦

Summer is officially here, and what better way to kick it off than with some pool time! Our camp pups and daycare dogs had an absolute blast splashing around while incorporating their training sessions into the fun. 🐾🏖️

A change of scenery makes training exciting and keeps everyone engaged — happy dogs, happy trainers, and lots of wagging tails all around! 🐶💙

05/21/2026

In honor of Memorial Day.

The Wayward Canine will be closed to the general public.

All normal operations will begin the following day, May 26th.

Boarder drop off and pickups must be scheduled.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to
[email protected]

03/20/2026

Spring has finally sprung 🌷

Duncan is part of our three week boarding train. And he is enjoying his day taking in every minute of a warmth of spring!