Wag Bend

Wag Bend is a cage-free dog daycare and dog boarding facility in Bend, Oregon, at 902 SE Textron Dr. Dogs play free-range with the group instead of spending the day in a kennel run. Indoor and outdoor play areas both get used, so the pack keeps moving whatever the weather is doing. The setup suits dogs who are comfortable in company, and it is less of a fit for a dog that needs to be kept on its own.

Services

Daycare and overnight boarding are the core of the business, and grooming and training are offered as well.

• Cage-free daycare with free-range play
• Overnight dog boarding
• Indoor and outdoor play areas
• Grooming
• Training

What makes it different

The free-range approach is the whole pitch. Dogs are not shut in cages and separated from each other; they run, socialize, and generally come home tired. Owners with more than one dog get a multi-dog boarding discount, and stays longer than three nights are 10% off. Boarders also get a free bath after a two-night stay, which saves a stop somewhere else on the way home. Open-farm food is available for $2.50 per cup for anyone who would rather not pack meals.

Practical details

Hours run 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday. The kennel is closed Sunday, so drop-offs and pickups need to land on the other six days. Questions and scheduling go through info@wagbend.com or the site at wagbend.com, and the facility keeps Facebook and Instagram pages. The address is 902 SE Textron Dr., Bend, OR 97702.