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Canine College

40 Marchant Rd West, Redding, CT 06896

4.8
29 Google reviews
Outdoor yardMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlled

Overview

Canine College is a family-owned dog boarding and training facility established in 1946, located on a 14-acre estate in Redding, Connecticut. They offer boarding with individual rooms featuring radiant heat, air conditioning, and personal outdoor patios, along with residential training programs lasting 3-5 weeks. The facility has limited availability for new clients and requires specific vaccinations including DHLPP, Bordetella, and Rabies.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: DHLPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Lepto, Parvovirus, & Parainfluenza), Bordetella, Rabies

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

29 reviews analyzed

Canine College receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with 26 of 29 reviews at 5 stars. The facility excels in dog training, with multiple reviews praising transformative results for difficult or energetic dogs. Staff (particularly Sharon, Stephanie, and Jim) are consistently described as caring, attentive, and professional. The single negative review (3/5) cites a UTI infection after boarding, representing an isolated incident. The owner responds to every review within days with professional, appreciative replies. Repeat customers and referrals are frequently mentioned, indicating strong customer loyalty.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Communication
4.8
Facility
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.7
Safety
4.6
Value
4.5

People love

Exceptional training results - transformed difficult dogs(4)Staff caring and attentive(6)Dogs returned healthy, happy and clean(5)Great for senior dogs(2)

Staff shoutouts

Sharon(7 mentions)Stephanie(4 mentions)Jim(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog contracted UTI after boarding - possible unsanitary conditions or inadequate supervision

“Our dog came home and for days drank incessant amounts of water and began urinating in the house twice a day which never happened before. Long story short we took him to the vet and were told he contracted a UTI.”

Customer denied tour of boarding area

“Upon dropping him off we asked to see the area where our dog would be staying and sadly they would not allow us past the common area with no real explanation other than it was winter break and they had a lot of dogs.”

Dog health issues after boarding

“Our dog came home with a urinary tract infection.”

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone6 repeat customers

IBPSA Member

Industry Association

Verified member of IBPSA
International pet services standards

Cross-referenced with IBPSA’s member directory.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.7/ 5
Amenities5 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.6

Pricing

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Contact

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