Professional Pet Services in Waynesville, Ohio

For 45 years, Old Stage Kennel has provided professional pet care in Waynesville, Ohio. From boarding and grooming to training and daycare, every service is built around individualized attention, structured safety, and expert care.

Pet Services in Waynesville, Ohio

A Full-Service Pet Resort Rooted in 45 Years of Experience

Old Stage Kennel is not a corporate chain or a gig-economy app. It is a family-run, full-service pet resort that has served the Waynesville, Ohio community for four and a half decades. Owner Talerie Brown brings over 40 years of hands-on experience, including work with FEMA search-and-rescue teams and high-security prison dog training programs. Every service offered here, whether boarding, training, grooming, or daycare, reflects that depth of knowledge and a genuine commitment to keeping your pet safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

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Dog Boarding

Dog boarding at Old Stage Kennel starts at $40 per night, with a flat rate regardless of your dog's size. Boarding dogs stay in climate-controlled indoor and outdoor runs with covered porches, raised beds, and stainless steel bowls. Exercise is always individualized; dogs are never placed in group play situations that can lead to stress, injury, or unpredictable pack behavior. Night checks are conducted between 9:30 PM and 11:00 PM to ensure a final potty break and a calm, settled evening. The fenced yards feature six-foot chain-link fencing, with a specialized small dog area enclosed by ten-foot fencing for added protection from local wildlife.

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Cat Boarding

Cats board in private condos housed in a conditioned, species-segregated room, completely separate from the dog areas. Old Stage Kennel supplies all bowls, litter pans, and litter, so you only need to bring your cat's food. The quiet, controlled environment is designed to minimize stress and support a calm stay. Whether your cat is boarding for a weekend trip or an extended absence, the private condo setup ensures they have their own space throughout their visit.

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Dog Training

Talerie Brown has trained thousands of dogs over a 40-plus year career that includes work with FEMA teams, high-security prison programs in London, Ohio, national-level working-line German Shepherd competitions, and AKC events. Training at Old Stage Kennel is available in three formats: private lessons, group sessions, and intensive board-and-train programs. Whether your dog needs foundational obedience or more specialized behavioral work, the training here is grounded in real-world, high-stakes experience that goes well beyond what most local training programs can offer.

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Dog Grooming

On-site grooming is available at Old Stage Kennel through a professional grooming partner operating within the facility. Having grooming on the same property as boarding and daycare means your pet can be cared for in one familiar location, reducing the stress of multiple drop-offs. Whether you need a bath and brush or a full groom, the on-site salon keeps everything convenient and consistent for both you and your pet.

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Doggy Daycare

Daycare at Old Stage Kennel is structured and individualized, not a free-for-all group setting. Dogs receive dedicated exercise and attention across a secure five-acre property that includes landscaped grounds and trail access to a stream. Because all interaction is one-on-one with staff rather than in a group, the risks associated with pack mentality, including rumbles, stress, and behavioral volatility, are avoided entirely. Pet daycare and boarding are both managed under the same individualized care philosophy, so the experience is consistent whether your dog stays for a day or a week.

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Pet Transportation

Old Stage Kennel offers pet transport services for boarding drop-offs and pickups, grooming appointments, and veterinary visits. Transport is available within a one-hour radius of the facility. This service is particularly useful for owners who are recovering from surgery or illness, managing a family emergency, or simply unable to make the trip themselves. It extends the kennel's professional care model to the logistics side of pet ownership, so your pet is handled by experienced staff from door to door.