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Westwood's Day Spa for Dogs

The Dog House in Westwood offers a variety of grooming, daycare, and training services for your dog.

If you're a dog-owner in Westwood, and you work long hours away from home, or go away on weekends, you may find it difficult to leave your furry friend home alone the entire time.

This is where  - located in Lambert's Plaza - comes in.

Owner Christie Baron has groomed and trained dogs for more than 20 years now. Prior to its current spot in Westwood, the shop was situated in Needham before expansion.

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“(In Westwood), it’s been three and a half years, but I’ve been in business 12 years,” said Baron, who said has always had a special place in her heart for her happy hairy companions. “I grew up with animals, and I just love dogs. I have a passion and a love for them."

The Dog House offers a variety of services to its customers, from day care services, to grooming and training. 

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The space inside the shop features 2,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play with climate control and clean air inside.

And don’t worry if you have a small dog - they'll enjoy sharing a separate space with other small dogs (bigger dogs are separated into another room).

According to its website, The Dog House's “daycare will also help your dog with self control, obedience, sharing, and becoming a well rounded family dog.” 

Rates for daycare are $18 for a half day (up to five hours), and $30 per day. There are also five-, 10-, and 20-day packages going for $140, $270, and $500, respectively.

Over the years, Baron has learned a variety of professional grooming techniques, and attended Mount Ida College, double majoring in grooming and training. In 1993, Baron earned her Associates Degree in Canine Sciences. She is also certified in Pet CPR and First Aid, so your best buddy will be in good hands.

Grooming is important for your dog in many ways, and The Dog House has professional award winning groomers and a grooming area that is designed for comfort and safety.

Grooming services include a brush and comb out, nail trimming, ear cleaning, therapeutic massage, all with natural shampoos and conditioners, blow dry, and styling.

As for rates, “it varies,” Baron said. “It can go from $40 to $100, depending on the amount of work that goes into the animal.”

Some additional services include de-matting for $15 for a 30 minute session, de-skunking for $10, aromatherapy spa for $10, flea and tick treatment for $10, teeth brushing for $10, gland expression for $10 and nails only for $13. On Mondays, staff will even groom cats, but only by appointment.

The Dog House also offers slumber parties for your dog, which is an extension of daycare, reserved mostly for regular clients.

Each dog is tucked to bed after a day of play and given dinner with water and a blanket, so they can doze off to soothing classical tunes.

The overnight stay offers all-day play, climate control, a grooming discount, discounts for multiple dogs, and individual attention. The rates for an overnight stay are $30 for small dogs and $40 for large dogs.

“We’re convenient, we’re right on Route 1, award winning groomers,” said Baron.

For more information, contact The Dog House at 781-461-2700 or visit www.thedoghousewestwood.com.

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