K-9 Top Performance has been a trusted name in canine care for over 25 years. What started as a passion for working with dogs in Reading, Massachusetts has grown into a multi-location operation serving dog owners across the state. Our approach has always been simple: treat every dog like family, train with patience and expertise, and build lasting relationships with the people who love them.
Our Reading facility at 335 Main Street has been the heart of our operation since the beginning. Over the years, we have trained multiple generations of dogs — from first-time puppies to seasoned companions who needed a little extra guidance. We have watched families grow alongside their pets, and many of our clients return year after year with new additions to their pack.
In 2011, we expanded our footprint to Worcester, Massachusetts. Our Worcester location (formerly Waggerz Lounge) was the first large-scale indoor and outdoor dog daycare and kennel facility in the city. With over 5,000 square feet of indoor play space and dedicated outdoor areas, the Worcester facility has become a go-to destination for dog owners in Central Massachusetts.
We believe that every dog deserves gentle handling, reliable training, and a safe environment. Our training methods are built on decades of hands-on experience working with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. We take the time to understand each dog as an individual — their personality, their triggers, their strengths — and we build programs around what works for them.
Whether your dog needs obedience training, socialization through daycare, a comfortable place to stay while you travel, or a professional grooming session, our team is equipped to deliver. We hold ourselves to a high standard because we know how much your dog means to you.
Our staff includes experienced trainers, dedicated daycare supervisors, and compassionate caregivers across both locations. Every team member shares our commitment to the well-being of the dogs in our care.
Reading, MA — 335 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867.
Our flagship location offering dog training, doggy daycare, and boarding.
Open since 1999.
Phone: (781) 944-2929
Worcester, MA — Worcester, MA
(formerly Waggerz Lounge).
Our Central Massachusetts facility offering doggy daycare, boarding, and grooming.
Open since 2011.
Phone: 508-210-2704
Best place ever! They truly treat my dog like one of their own! I live in New Hampshire and drive all the way to Reading because I know I can trust them! Karen at the front has been nothing but helpful and friendly. My Benny was trained by Nick who was extremely patient and took the time to form a bond with us. I would recommend K9 Top Performance to anyone who owns a pooch.
I’ve been professionally training dogs for 20+ years. I have my own training facility in NH but wanted a separate place to come train my Belgian Shepherd in protection - something I don’t specialize in. Despite other options in my area, my criteria for a trainer that was positive, motivating, and good with humans and dogs (especially puppies) was imperative so I was very picky about whom I wanted to work with. I was told about Steve from a client who had also worked with him with her GSD and I decided to call. I am thrilled I did. The staff is incredibly welcoming and full of positive feedback, the dogs are happy, and both my dog and I leave wanting to go back. Thank you to Karen and Steve, you’re stuck with us now.
There are many options for training and daycare facilities in the Reading area and the decision to use K9 top performance was based on the methods they use to train dogs and how they treat them. I have been bringing both my dogs here since the eldest was 6 months old, he’s now almost 4. We over the years have used the K9 camps, both individual and group obedience training, and regularly use the doggie daycare.
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K-9 Top Performance has been serving dog owners for over 25 years. Our Reading location has been open since the late 1990s, and our Worcester location (formerly Waggerz Lounge) has been operating since 2011.
All new dogs start with an evaluation. You can request one through our website or by calling the location nearest you.