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The Wolves Den - In-Home Canine Boarding

Wolves Den Boarding

An extraordinary all-season canine country retreat . . .
                                                     Much like a vacation - more like home.

facebookdogsWelcome to Wolves Den, an affordable truly unique canine experience where dogs come to play and make friends.

Wolves Den is located in the beautiful countryside of Grey County nestled amongst farm fields. Its serene atmosphere allows your canine to relax and enjoy their stay in a home environment. 

Wolves Den does not have a kenneling system rather it is a fully enclosed property that provides a variety of experiences.

Surrounding Wolves Den is a six foot industrial fence that has an additional roll bar buried into the ground.  Your dog will enjoy foraging in our small tract of trees, digging in a dirt pile, relaxing in the pools in the summertime, playing with the resident dogs and other visitors, and making new tracks in the wintertime snow.

Your dog will have the freedom of a home environment where they can romp and play during the day, and sleep peacefully by the fireplace or on a pillow by night.  Crates are available to dogs that are used to being crated while sleeping.

Operating and living at Wolves Den is Karen Taylor who has personally owned Saint Bernards, Brittany Spaniels, a Bullmastiff,Border collies, and a Belgian Malinois.  Karen is passionate about ensuring your dog receives the utmost quality care while visiting as a member of our extended family.  She will continue your dog’s training program while staying with us if you opt for that service. 

Assisting Karen are her three resident dogs, Buddy (a Border collie), Sirko (a Norwegian Elkhound), and Marshmallow (a Bouvier de Flanders) in providing fun and playtime.  As well, the two resident cats (Roxy and Black Jack) will ensure that all those darn canines are kept in line!

Wolves Den operates throughout the year and offers varying experiences with the changing seasons. Hassle free pick-up and delivery, door-to-door service, is available or your canine can catch the Wolves Den shuttle from a pre-arranged location.  A small fee may be applied for using this service.

Clients may also visit or choose to personally deliver their treasured companion to Wolves Den, however please call in advance to make these special arrangements.

We charge two rates depending on the service that you desire: boarding only or boarding and training – no hidden fees.  A copy of the last valid vaccination certificate is required at intake.  We have a contact form to be completed that provides us with all the necessary information for your dog’s stay.

We have all the necessary leashes, bowls, toys, beds, and crates required.   We recommend that you provide the diet you currently use in order to maintain your canine’s sensitive balance.  Dogs with medication requirements can easily be accommodated at Wolves Den.  Separate feeding areas for each guest are utilized at all times.

Dogs with special needs and vaccinated puppies (12 weeks and older) are always welcome at Wolves Den.

24 hour veterinary care, in the event of an emergency, will be provided to your canine by one of the vets we work closely with.

Booking your dog’s stay is as easy as calling or e-mailing us with the dates a few days in advance.  Holidays are especially busy and we encourage you to book in advance to avoid disappointment, as space is limited.

A maximum of 10 dogs are visiting at a time in order for us to provide personal attention to all our guests. 

A Little About Our Location

History of the Schoolhouse

schoolhouseThe school is S.S.#13 Hopeville in the Township of Proton. The first school was erected in 1879.   The cost of building the first school was $475.00. The insurance on this school was $600.00. School began on September 1, 1879 and the teacher, Miss Laura Catley, was paid $130.00.
S.S. #13 was a frame structure, 40' x 24', with no foundation, but a stone wall was later put under the school and the outside was covered with tin and painted red.
The last wood-burning stove was purchased fom C.E. Noble, Dundalk, for $15.00 in 1908. The first bell was installed in 1908. The old double desks were replaced in 1912, giving a seating capacity of 34. The school had six windows, two on either side and two at the back. Due to cross light, it was always difficult to see blackboard lessons.
From 1912 to 1936 there were no major changes made, but that year five new windows were installed on the east side of the school and the west side was made a solid wall. A cement wall replaced the old stone wall and the interior was painted.
Fire originating in the woodshed completely destroyed the school and contents at an earlier hour on Monday September 18, 1939. The teacher's desk was saved, but nothing else. The school, porch, and woodshed were rebuilt for $1840 and 39 pupils moved into the school on November 1, 1939.
The attendance over the years ranged from over 80 in 1880's to fewer than 10 in 1923.
Newspaper records show that this school was often the hub of activity in the community. Plays, concerts, box socials and honey socials brought the parents and neighbours to the school.
In 1967 a reunion was planned. It brought back over 500 pupils, teachers and friends for a farewell to #13. The school was sold as a residence.
This history was retrieved from the book, "Township of Proton 1857-1982, A Historical Sketch."