Dog World Daycare and Behavior Center

What Dog World Daycare and Behavior Center does

Dog World Daycare and Behavior Center is a privately held, single-location pet care business founded in 2009 and headquartered at 1629 Southpark Ct in Columbus, Indiana. The company operates a 10,000 square foot cage-free, climate-controlled facility with indoor and outdoor play areas and heated-floor boarding suites, serving local dog owners with daycare, overnight boarding, grooming/spa, and a layered training curriculum. Dogs are organized into packs by size and energy level for socialization and safety, and the staff has trained with multiple industry authorities including Cesar Millan, Joel Silverman, Todd Langston, Gary Wilkes, and Dr. Ian Dunbar. The training division includes branded programs such as The Puppy Academy (puppies under 6 months), the Modification Program (dogs over 6 months with behavioral issues), Advanced Socialization Training, Boot Camp, Private Training sessions, and specialty clinics (AKC Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog, Tricks and Agility, Dog Fundamentals).

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market targeting pet owners in the Columbus, Indiana area. Revenue is generated through tiered multi-day daycare packages (single day at $24 down to $39 effective per-day rate at 50-day volume), per-night boarding ($39 single dog, $34 additional dog, all-inclusive with daycare), add-on grooming services ($14-$60), and subscription-style training programs ($110-$180/week over 4-week semesters). Customer onboarding is handled through online account creation on the gingr booking platform, fax/email submission of vaccination records, and a mandatory first daycare visit before overnight stays are permitted. Marketing is local and low-cost, relying on the company website (dogworlddaycare.net), email ([email protected]), phone (812-375-2334), Facebook presence, and word-of-mouth referrals. The company has no disclosed investors, parent entity, second location, or management team bios, and its operations are entirely contained within the Columbus market.

Dog World has begun extending beyond its core local consumer base through educational products such as the Pack Fundamentals & Puppy Fundamentals Seminar, a paid two-day workshop that has drawn at least one out-of-state attendee. However, the company remains a small independent operator with no disclosed financial metrics, headcount, expansion plans, or external capital, and the full business is conducted through a single facility.

Name

Dog World Daycare and Behavior Center

Legal name

Dog World Daycare and Behavior Center

Website

https://dogworlddaycare.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dog World Daycare and Behavior Center is a privately held, single-location pet care facility in Columbus, Indiana, founded in 2009, offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and a multi-tier training program (Puppy Academy, Modification, Boot Camp, clinics) to local dog owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Daycare and Boarding

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cage-Free / Open-Play Dog Daycare (HSANAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dog Daycare with Boarding Add-On (Daycare + Overnight) (HSANAFAM), Training-Integrated Dog Daycare (Day Training) (HSANAFAE), Full-Day Dog Daycare (HSANAFAA), Luxury / Premium Dog Daycare (HSANAFAI)

Keywords

• Dog daycare services
• Pet boarding services
• Dog training programs
• Pet grooming services
• Canine behavior modification

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Daycare Packages: Multi-day daycare passes allowing dogs to attend day care multiple times per week. Packages range from single-day passes to 50-day packages with volume discounts.
2. Boarding/Overnight Stays: Per-night boarding fees with all-inclusive service including daycare, climate-controlled suites with heated floors, and Kuranda beds. Additional dog pricing available for same-family households.
3. Spa/Grooming Services: Bath services (short hair, long hair, double-coated dogs), nail trims, and brushing services for daycare and boarding guests
4. Training Programs: Structured training programs including Puppy Academy, Modification Program, and Advanced Socialization Training. Programs run on weekly schedules over 4-week semesters.
5. Private Training Sessions: One-on-one training sessions with certified trainers, either at the facility or at the customer's home in Columbus area

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dog World Daycare and Behavior Center operates a 10,000 sq ft climate-controlled, cage-free facility in Columbus, Indiana, providing supervised dog daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, and structured training/behavior services. Offerings range from drop-in daycare and multi-day boarding packages to behavior modification programs, a puppy academy, private training, training clinics, a boot camp, and a pack fundamentals seminar, all delivered by CPDT-KA certified staff from a single location.

Product overview

Dog World Daycare and Behavior Center operates a multi-service pet care platform consisting of core daycare and boarding services with add-on spa treatments. The training division includes branded programs: The Puppy Academy for puppies under 6 months (3 levels), the Modification Program for dogs over 6 months with behavioral issues (2 levels), Advanced Socialization Training for program graduates, and Boot Camp for intensive obedience training. Additional offerings include Private Training sessions, Training Clinics (AKC CGC, Therapy Dog, Tricks & Agility, Hiking, and more), and the Pack Fundamentals Seminar. Daycare operates on flexible package pricing (1-50 days), boarding is charged per night, and spa services are available as add-ons for enrolled clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Daycare
• Dog Boarding
• Daycare Packages
• Spa Services
• Puppy Academy
• Behavior Modification Program
• Advanced Socialization Training
• Private Training
• Training Clinics
• Boot Camp
• Pack Fundamentals Seminar

Quantifiable outcome

• Dogs complete basic obedience training with focus on commands like sit, stay, come, and leash walking
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Rover: Online marketplace connecting pet owners with pet sitters, dog walkers, and in-home boarders. Not a facility-based competitor but competes for the same daycare/boarding/oversight spend, especially from convenience-focused owners.
• Bark & Birch: Independent single-location daycare/boarding/training concept emphasizing structured socialization and training integration. Closely mirrors Dog World's pack-based, training-integrated positioning at a smaller independent scale.

Direct peers

• Central Bark: Franchised dog daycare, boarding, and spa chain emphasizing enrichment-based playgroups and add-on services. Directly comparable service model and franchise-vs-independent structure trade-off to Dog World.
• PetSuites of America: Multi-location pet resort providing daycare, boarding, grooming, and training. Comparable bundled-service model and comparable facility footprint per location to Dog World.
• Dogtopia: Franchised dog daycare, boarding, and spa services chain. Closely comparable product mix (cage-free daycare, boarding, grooming add-ons) with structured programs aimed at socialization, directly mirroring Dog World's pack-based and climate-controlled positioning.
• Wag Hotels: Upscale dog boarding and daycare chain in select U.S. metros offering climate-controlled suites, daycare playgroups, spa, and training. Comparable premium boarding-suite amenity set (heated floors, premium bedding, climate control) to Dog World.
• Best Friends Pet Hotel: Multi-location pet resort offering daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, and training under one roof. Comparable full-service positioning to Dog World, though operates at larger multi-unit scale across multiple U.S. markets.
• Camp Bow Wow: Largest franchised dog daycare and boarding brand in North America. Operates a multi-service pet care model (daycare, boarding, grooming) very similar to Dog World's core offering, but at national scale across hundreds of franchised locations.
• K9 Resorts: Franchised luxury dog daycare and boarding chain emphasizing cage-free play, climate-controlled facilities, and web-cam access. Highly comparable in premium facility design and service mix to Dog World's positioning.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart PetsHotel (PetSmart): Largest U.S. specialty pet retailer with in-store PetsHotel boarding and Doggie Day Camp. Overlaps directly with Dog World's daycare and boarding services as part of a much broader pet retail and services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dog-world-daycare-and-behavior-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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