Our Dog Services in Edmonton
At The Urban Dog, we’re proud to be your trusted choice for dog daycare, dog boarding, and dog training in Edmonton. Whether you’re searching for dog daycare near me to keep your pup active and social, reliable overnight dog boarding while you’re away, or professional dog training to build better manners, we have it all under one roof. Our caring team provides a safe, structured, and supervised environment where dogs can exercise, socialize, and learn — giving you peace of mind and giving your pup the love, attention, and guidance they deserve. Conveniently located in West Edmonton, The Urban Dog is here to support you and your furry family member every step of the way.

Dog Daycare in Edmonton
BENEFITS OF OUR DOG DAYCARE IN EDMONTON
Looking for trusted dog daycare in Edmonton? At The Urban Dog, we offer a safe, structured, and supervised environment where your pup can enjoy a full day of fun, exercise, and learning. Our West Edmonton dog daycare is designed to give your dog both physical activity and important socialization skills, while giving you peace of mind knowing your furry friend is in caring hands.
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Structured Play & Training Support: Our supervised dog daycare matches dogs based on temperament, play style, and energy levels, ensuring a safe and positive experience. We can also help address common challenges such as jumping, barking, shyness, and social skills, bringing balance and harmony to your pup’s routine.
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Exercise & Socialization: Dogs thrive on activity and companionship. That’s why our Edmonton dog daycare provides supervised off-leash play, treadmill walks at a natural pace, and plenty of opportunities to meet and interact with new dogs. This helps reduce anxiety, encourages positive behavior, and supports overall well-being.
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Relief from Boredom & Destructive Behaviors: A satisfied dog is a happy dog! Our puppy daycare and adult dog daycare programs give your pup healthy outlets for their energy, preventing destructive behaviours like chewing, digging, or excessive barking at home. With mental stimulation, play, and a consistent routine, your pup comes home calm, satisfied, and better behaved.
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Comfort & Enrichment: In the summer, dogs can splash and cool off in outdoor pools, while year-round they can lounge on raised cots indoors and outdoors. We keep things fun, relaxing, and enriching so your dog always looks forward to coming back.
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Clean & Caring Environment: Safety is our top priority. Our entire team is Pet First Aid Certified, and we maintain the highest standards of cleanliness using eco-friendly, pet-safe, non-toxic cleaning products.
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Conveniently located in West Edmonton, The Urban Dog is open Monday to Friday from 6:30am–7:00pm, making it easy to fit reliable dog daycare near you into your busy schedule.
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Please note: For the safety of all dogs in our care, we cannot accept aggressive dogs.
Dog Boarding in Edmonton
WHY CHOOSE THE URBAN DOG FOR OVERNIGHT
DOG BOARDING?
When you need safe and reliable dog boarding in Edmonton, The Urban Dog provides a loving home-away-from-home where your pup is treated like family. Our overnight dog boarding includes full access to structured daycare play during the day, so your dog gets exercise, socialization, and lots of love while you’re away.
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All-Inclusive Boarding Experience: Unlike traditional kennels or 'dog run' style boarding, our West Edmonton dog boarding is fully integrated. Your dog spends time with other dogs in a supervised, fun, safe environment.
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Consistency & Comfort: We follow your at-home routine to make your pup’s stay as stress-free as possible. If your dog sleeps in a crate, we’ll crate them; if they’re crate-free, they’ll rest comfortably on a bed — always with plenty of cuddles, care, and attention.
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Convenient Location: We’re located just 10 minutes north of West Edmonton Mall and only one block north of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West and Staybridge Suites West Edmonton — making drop-off and pick-up simple and stress-free.
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Affordable Rates & Discounts: Our boarding is $54 per night, with 10% discounts for additional dogs from the same family. For longer stays of 10 nights or more, ask us about extended stay discounts.
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Flexible Hours: Our regular weekday hours are Monday–Friday, 6:30am–7:00pm. Weekend and holiday pick-up/drop-off is available from 8:00am–11:00am and 4:30pm–6:00pm. Dogs picked up after 12:00pm will be charged for an additional day of daycare play.
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Safe, Loving Environment: Your dog’s well-being comes first. Our team is Pet First Aid Certified, and we maintain a clean, secure, and nurturing space using only eco-friendly, pet-safe cleaning products.
Whether you’re going on vacation, away for business, or simply need a trusted place for your pup, The Urban Dog offers loving pet boarding near you in West Edmonton.
*Please note: For the safety of all our dogs, we cannot accept aggressive dogs.


Dog Training in Edmonton
At The Urban Dog, we believe every pup can thrive with the right guidance. Our professional dog training in Edmonton helps dogs of all ages — from energetic puppies to adult dogs — learn good manners, build confidence, and strengthen the bond they share with their families. Whether you’re searching for puppy training near me or reliable obedience classes, our positive, structured approach delivers lasting results.
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Customized Training for Every Dog: We understand that each dog is unique. That’s why our West Edmonton dog training programs are tailored to your pup’s temperament, energy level, and individual needs. From basic obedience to correcting unwanted behaviours like jumping, pulling, or barking, we focus on solutions that work in everyday life.
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Puppy Training: Start your new best friend off on the right paw! Our puppy training in Edmonton covers, loose leash walking, and early socialization, setting the foundation for a lifetime of good behaviour.
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Obedience & Manners: We teach essential commands like sit, stay, down, come, and heel, while also improving impulse control and polite interactions with people and other dogs.
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Behaviour Support: Does your dog struggle with shyness, excitability, or confidence around other dogs? Our trainers use structured play and consistent guidance to help your pup feel secure and well-balanced.
At The Urban Dog, we go beyond the basics to help you raise a well-mannered, happy, and confident companion. If you’re looking for dog training near you in Edmonton, we’re here to guide both you and your pup every step of the way.
Group Obedience Classes (see levels and start dates below)
$240.00 - 6 week program
Min 4 dogs, Max 6 dogs
Non-refundable, non-transferable
LEASH SKILLS 101 - 4 week Specialty Class
If your walks feel more like a tug-of-war than a relaxing stroll, this class is for you! Our Leash Skills 101 program helps you and your dog learn calm, connected walking—without the pulling. You’ll discover how to make walks enjoyable again through loose leash walking techniques, heel training, and the use of the right equipment for your dog’s unique needs. We’ll also incorporate fun games and motivational exercises to keep your dog engaged and responsive.
Please bring a hungry pup and plenty of small treats—let’s make walking together a joy!
(A great foundation course for anyone looking for professional dog training in Edmonton.)
**NEXT CLASS STARTS: TBA
This class is a 4 week program - $220
Min 4 dogs, Max 6 dogs
Non-refundable, non-transferable
IMPULSE CONTROL SKILLS - 4 week Specialty Class
Does your dog get a little too excited around people, food, or other dogs? Our Impulse Control Skills class is designed to help dogs manage their emotions and build better manners in everyday situations. You’ll learn practical, positive strategies to help your dog stay calm at doorways, ignore distractions, and settle peacefully in busy environments.
We’ll focus on building patience, focus, and self-control through fun, reward-based exercises—perfect for dogs who tend to jump, grab, or get overstimulated.
(A must for pet parents seeking balanced, well-mannered companions through expert obedience training in Edmonton.)
**NEXT CLASS STARTS: Tuesday January 20th at 7pm
This class is a 4 week program - $220
Min 4 dogs, Max 6 dogs
Non-refundable, non-transferable
BEGINNER OBEDIENCE CLASS
Pre-req: no previous training needed.
Dogs and their owners will learn:
• Attention games • Sit/Down/Stand
• Recall (come command) • Leave-it
• Impulse control • Place/settle
• Heel position and loose leash skills
• Body awareness games • Body language skills
• Problem behaviour intervention
**NEXT CLASS STARTS: Wednesday Feb 25 at 7pm
INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE CLASS
Pre-req: Foundation Skills, Beginner Obedience, or equivalent.
This class will continue building on the skills learned in the Beginner level class.
We will now start working on the three D’s of training (duration, distance, distraction)!
• Sit, down, stand – with “stay” or duration and adding distance
• Recall with distance and distractions
• Polite greetings on leash • Advanced heeling skills
• Leave it (people, items, dogs)
• Plus much more!
**NEXT CLASS STARTS: TBA

Dog Enrichment Add-On Services in Edmonton
Mental Stimulation & Confidence-Building for Dogs
At The Urban Dog, we offer structured dog enrichment add-on services in Edmonton designed to provide focused mental stimulation, confidence-building challenges, and problem-solving opportunities. Our enrichment programs are optional upgrades that can be added to your dog’s daycare visit or boarding stay.
Enrichment is not included in regular daycare pricing. These sessions are specialty activities designed to engage your dog beyond standard group play.
What Is Dog Enrichment?
Dog enrichment supports your dog’s mental health by encouraging natural behaviours such as sniffing, foraging, problem-solving, and environmental exploration. Mental stimulation helps reduce boredom, supports behavioural balance, and builds confidence.
Our enrichment sessions are carefully supervised and tailored to your dog’s comfort level.
Our Enrichment Add-On Menu
We offer a variety of enrichment experiences such as:
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Snuffle Café (scent-based foraging activity)
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Bubble Bounce (movement-based stimulation session)
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Wobble Woof (confidence-building balance challenges)
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Food puzzle problem-solving sessions
Each enrichment activity is offered as a paid add-on during daycare or boarding.
How to Add Enrichment to Your Dog’s Visit
Enrichment can be requested either in person on drop off or when booking daycare or overnight dog boarding in Edmonton.
Contact The Urban Dog to add enrichment sessions to your dog’s next visit.
