Dog Training, Boarding & Daycare in Auburn and Opelika, AL
Structured Dog Daycare in Auburn
At RTN Dog Training & Boarding, we believe dog daycare should be more than a place to drop your dog off for the day. Our structured dog daycare in Auburn provides supervised play, socialization, training reinforcement and scheduled rest in a safe, controlled environment.
We serve families throughout Auburn, Opelika and the surrounding Lee County area, giving dogs an opportunity to stay active, build confidence, practice good social skills and learn appropriate behaviors while you're at work or away for the day.
Unlike traditional open-play daycare, our dogs participate in small, supervised groups led by our professional training team. We carefully consider each dog's personality, energy level and social needs when determining appropriate group placement.
Small Groups. Professional Supervision. Structured Play
Our daycare groups are intentionally kept small, with no more than 10 dogs per group. Every group is directly supervised by members of our professional training team.
Dogs aren't simply turned loose to play all day. Our team actively monitors interactions, manages energy levels and helps dogs practice appropriate social behaviors.
Voted Best Doggie Daycare — Opelika-Auburn News Best of OA 2026.
A Structured Day for Your Dog
Dogs thrive when they have a balance of activity and rest. That's why our daycare follows a structured schedule rather than allowing dogs to remain in constant play throughout the day.
Our typical schedule includes approximately two hours of structured play followed by one hour of rest, with additional enrichment and training opportunities throughout the day.
Scheduled rest helps prevent dogs from becoming overstimulated and gives them time to decompress before returning to group activities.
Voted Best Doggie Daycare — Opelika-Auburn News Best of OA 2026.
More Than Just Dog Daycare
Because RTN is also a professional dog training facility, your dog can benefit from training reinforcement while attending daycare.
Our team can reinforce basic obedience, manners, impulse control, appropriate social behavior and other skills your dog is currently learning.
This doesn't mean every daycare day is a formal training session. Instead, we use everyday opportunities throughout the day to reinforce good behavior and help dogs practice the skills they already know.
Is Structured Daycare Right for Every Dog?
Not every dog is a good candidate for group daycare, and that's okay.
Our structured environment can be particularly beneficial for dogs that become easily overstimulated, need help developing appropriate social skills or benefit from more guidance during interactions with other dogs.
Before participating in daycare, we evaluate each dog to determine whether group daycare is an appropriate and safe option. Dogs that aren't a good fit for group daycare may benefit from one of our training or other care options instead.
Who Is Structured Daycare Best For?
Structured daycare can be a great fit for:
- Dogs that enjoy appropriate social interaction
- High-energy dogs that benefit from supervised activity
- Dogs that need opportunities to practice good social skills
- Dogs that enjoy structured play and enrichment
- Dogs whose owners work long hours
- Dogs that benefit from scheduled activity and rest
Puppies and young dogs may also benefit from structured daycare when they're developmentally ready and have completed RTN's evaluation and vaccination requirements.
Award-Winning Dog Daycare in Auburn & Opelika
RTN is proud to have been recognized by the Opelika-Auburn News Best of OA for excellence in dog daycare. We're grateful for the recognition, but our biggest measure of success is the trust local families place in us to care for their dogs.
Check out our Awards and Recognition Page for More information
Full Day Prices and Packages
Per Day
Single Full Day $25
5 Day Package $120 ($24/day)
10 Day Package $230 ($23/day)
15 Day Package $330 ($22/day)
30 Day Package $600 ($20/day)
Half Day Prices
Per Day
Single Half Day $17
5 Day Package $80 ($16/day)
10 Day Package $150 ($15/day)
15 Day Package $210 ($14/day)
30 Day Package $360 ($12/day)
Day Care Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: Closed for daycare
Located at 123 East Veterans Blvd, Auburn, AL 36832 — minutes from downtown Auburn and Opelika. Easily accessible from anywhere in Lee County.
Ready to Get Started?
Register your dog and book your first daycare visit through our online portal. Once your profile is set up and vaccines are uploaded, we'll get your pup scheduled.
Certifications and Course Offerings
CGC Evaluator
We believe that all dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, all it takes is a little bit of training, lots of love, and of course, plenty of praise along the way.
AKC Fit Dog
Learn basic canine conditioning skills to increase your dog’s performance, decrease risk of injury and stress levels. This engages dogs w/ their owners in low impact fitness-related activities, while minimizing the risk of injury or harm due to inexperienced instruction.
AKC Trick Dog
AKC Trick Dog
Let us help you unleash your dogs next level of fun. From the 1920’s and 1940’s when trick dogs such as Rin Tin Tin and Lassie won peoples’ hearts, trick dog training has become one of the most exciting new areas in dog training today.
Jenn and Puncs showing off at graduation from AK9I. A great working dog team and trainer. Puncs is certified on over 40 different explosives odors!
Peace of mind is invaluable. Rest assured while we work with you and your pets, we've got it covered.
Our head trainer is ABC Certified and an ABC mentor trainer. If you arer interested in becoming a trainer or have questions, feel free to reach out!
Community Involvement
Each month RTN Dog Training and Boarding. Gives back to our local community. Watch our social media page for our latest community engagements.
Contact Us
Schedule A Free Evaluation
We love training your pets! Reach out to us and set up a free meet and greet to discuss your training goals, or to make any pet services appointment. If you have a special request, send us a message or give us a call, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
RTN Dog Training and Boarding
123 E Veterans Boulevard, Auburn, Alabama 36832, United States
Call or Text 334- 625-6588 Rtndogtraining@gmail.com Booking Link: <<https://pawpartner.com/rtn-dog-training-and-boarding<<
Hours
Open today | 07:00 am – 06:00 pm |
Sundays we are open for pick up and drop off from 9AM to 11Am and 4pm to 6PM.
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