Specialties
The only full service dog boarding, doggie daycare, and grooming facility in the Madison, WI area designed with the look and feel of home. We provide an atmosphere where your pet is truly free to romp and play in the countryside all day - no institutional kennels here!
Additionally, we are the only doggie daycare and dog boarding service in the area providing a convenient shuttle to and from our home-style facility. Review our site or contact us for more details.
History
Established in 2000.
The Dogwoods started as a grooming shop on the Eastside of Madison, Wi; where owner/operator Deb Normadeau was known for providing dog grooming services of the highest standards. The business continued to grow along with her dedication and passion for working with dogs. It was about this time after 15 years on the eastside of Madison, she realized she would need to relocate if the Dogwoods were to continue growing the way it was.
It was here, after moving to Mount Horeb, WI that The Dogwoods was truly born and became the Home-like facility that it is today! Deb has continued growing her passion of working with dogs and has continued to grow the services the Dogwoods offers.
Whether your pet is being boarded for the weekend, coming to play for the day, during doggy daycare or just stopping by to be groomed; Our Mission is to create an enriching environment for dogs that provides stress-reducing activities while they are away from their families.
Meet the Business Owner: Deb N.
Deb has always had an interest in dogs for as long as she can remember. Her childhood memories are filled with stories of her dressing her first pet, a smooth red dachshund named Daisy Belle, in doll clothes and pushing her around in a stroller. This may be part of the reason she went on to complete a degree in Fashion Merchandizing. After Deb recalls getting a cocker spaniel right after college and it was around this time her passion for the dog world continued to grow.
Eventually, influences from a co-worker who had experience showing dogs, lead her to leave the retail world to pursue a career in caring for dogs. Deb returned to school for professional grooming, began working with veterinarians and in time, set off on her own, providing grooming care of the highest standards.
Today, Deb has grown the Dogwoods to what it is today and enjoys that the Dogwoods has become such a relaxing and stress reducing facility for both pet and pet owner alike.