About Hazel’s Den

Hazel's Den started in 2016 and works from Wake Forest, servicing the greater Raleigh-Durham area. It describes itself as "a full service, solution-oriented business… inspired by our very own pets," offering "expertise in animal behavior through dog training for ALL breeds and sizes" alongside boarding, light grooming and consulting.

The training program

The business names its own curriculum: "Our tried and true C2E Training Program is based on research and dozens of happy pets and families. We pride ourselves in setting up our clients for success in obedience training, leash training, and puppy basics, just to name a few." Training can also be added to a boarding stay.

Boarding and consultations

Boarding is pitched as "the affordable 'home away from home' solution offered to dog owners with busy schedules," with the stay focused on "socialization, exercise and human interaction" and playgroups capped: "our enrichment and playgroups are no larger than 7 dogs and are matched for compatibility." Separately, the business sells consultation packages aimed squarely at the owner – "guidance, support and advocacy for vet appointments, training, nutrition, rehoming transitions, and all things pet related" – which is an unusual and genuinely useful thing to offer.