Animal Grooming and Boarding Facility | About

ABOUT OUR BOARDING AND GROOMING FACILITY

The Hocking College Canine Boarding, Daycare, Grooming and Training Facility offers a safe, stress free and professional head-to-paw experience. Designed to help your pet look and feel their best with the least stress possible in a fear free, enriching environment. Every guest receives attentive care by Hocking College Canine Assisted Services and canine certificate program students with the supervision from an experienced team that includes a licensed veterinary technician, certified groomers, CPDT-KA certified dog trainers, and all are certified in Pet First Aid with more than 40 years of professional experience.

Our facility also serves as a live learning lab for students enrolled in the Canine Assisted Services degree and canine certificate programs. Students working with pets have successfully completed coursework, including Animal Grooming & Styling, Boarding and Emergency Care with Pet First Aid certification, and work under the supervision of our skilled professional staff ensuring quality care.

We're open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Holiday and Weekend drop off and pick up times are by appointment only.

Please call for additional information: 740-300-5056

🐾 All pets for all services are to be up to date on vaccines by a veterinarian professional.

🐾 Canines over 4 months old must have-up to date DHPP +/ -L, RABIES, and Bordetella vaccines. They also must have an up to date fecal exam, and also be on a veterinarian approved Flea/Tick medication (Nexgard, Simparica, Bravecto, Credilio or Advantix are preferred). Heartworm medication is recommended.

🐾 Puppies under 4 months must have at least 2 DHPP +/ -L, Fecal Exam and Bordetella vaccine, and also be on a veterinarian approved Flea/Tick medication (Nexgard, Simparica, Bravecto, Credilio or Advantix are preferred). Heartworm medication is recommended.

🐾 Felines over 4 months must have FVRCP, Rabies, fecal exam and approved flea/tick medication (Revolution, Nexgard, Bravecto, Credilio or Advantage are preferred). Heartworm medication and Felv testing is recommended.

🐾 Kittens under 4 months must have at least 2 FVRCP, fecal exam and approved flea/tick medication (Revolution, Nexgard, Bravecto, Credilio or Advantage are preferred). Heartworm medication and FELV testing is recommended.

🐾 Please have your veterinarian email a copy of vaccines and fecal results to hcbg@hocking.edu within 72 hours of making an appointment or the appointment will be canceled.

🐾 Please email the completed client form within 48 hours of making the appointment or the appointment will be canceled.

🐾 Please be sure to leave a message or communicate via email to ensure your message is received, after hours and on weekends.

MEET OUR AWESOME TEAM

Cynthia Conner

CPDT-KA, NDGAA-CG, LVT, VTNS, Pet First Aid Instructor, AKC -CGC Evaluator Canine Program and Facility Manager

Cynthia Conner is the Canine Program and Facility Manager at Hocking College and brings more than 30 years of professional experience in veterinary medicine, grooming, and training. She is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and an active member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). Cynthia holds professional certifications through the National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGAA) and the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA), and she is also an AKC Evaluator.

Cynthia is deeply committed to animal health, wellness, and ethical care. She believes the best experiences for pets and their owners are built on fear-free, low-stress handling practices that prioritize trust, comfort, and compassion. Having dedicated her entire career to working with animals in a wide range of settings, Cynthia approaches every pet with the same care, patience, and respect she would give her own—treating each one like family.

ABOUT OUR CANINE ASSISTED SERVICES PROGRAM

_About our COLLAGE

The Hocking College Canine Assisted Services 2 year program prepares students for professional careers working with dogs through a strong blend of science, hands-on training, and ethical practices. Students study canine anatomy and physiology, nutrition, genetics, health, disease prevention, and behavior to understand how dogs function physically and mentally. Emphasis is placed on humane, fear-free handling, canine communication, and learning theory, ensuring students develop a solid foundation in research and evidence-based practices.

The curriculum has been designed with a common core of coursework providing interdisciplinary educational elements critical for student success to gain ethical hands-on experience in grooming, training, boarding, daycare operations, assistance and service dog work, scent detection, and behavior modification. It prepares students for certifications in industry-recognized credentials such as CPDT-KA and the NDGAA, as well as canine first aid, while also building professional skills in customer service and business operations. Graduates are educated for careers in dog training, grooming, assistance dog, service dog, shelter, boarding, and related canine professions.