Room to Run. Private Space to Rest.
Private indoor/outdoor boarding rooms, structured daycare, grooming, training and one-of-a-kind activities across a country property built around dogs. Staff live on-site, providing a presence around the clock.
One Place for the Services Your Dog Actually Uses
Choose a service, then let our team help match activities and care to your dog.
Boarding
Private climate-controlled indoor/outdoor rooms, daily yard time and optional enrichment.
Explore BoardingStructured Daycare
Staff-led days with appropriate solo or social activity based on the individual dog.
Explore DaycareGrooming
Baths, full grooms, deshedding, coat care and nail services for Ocala-area dogs.
Explore GroomingTraining
Board & Train, Daycare & Train, individual sessions and a puppy starter program.
Explore TrainingPool & Dock Diving
Progressive water introductions and high-energy dock activity with real ranch facilities.
Explore Pool & Dock DivingLure Coursing
Fast, focused running and chasing for dogs that enjoy an energetic outlet.
Explore Lure CoursingPrivate Indoor/Outdoor Accommodations
Standard rooms include approximately 5′ × 5′ indoors and 5′ × 20′ outdoors. Family rooms provide approximately 5′ × 10′ indoors and 10′ × 20′ outdoors.
Dogs receive staff time in the yards at least twice each day. Pool time, lure coursing, Kongs, frozen treats and additional play may be added when appropriate.
Practical Help for Busy Owners
Structured Daycare
A full day of staff interaction, productive activity and appropriate social opportunities. Not every dog needs—or qualifies for—the same group-play setting.
Daycare OptionsProfessional Grooming
Schedule grooming on its own or coordinate a full groom with a boarding stay. Full grooming and the required go-home bath for longer stays are separate services.
Grooming ServicesYear-Round Training
Choose the format that fits your schedule—from individual sessions to immersive Board & Train and Daycare & Train programs.
Training ProgramsCountry Space With a Real Routine
Dogwalker Ranch pairs room to move with clear, dog-specific care.
People Live Here
Staff live on the property, creating an on-site presence around the clock without overstating constant one-to-one supervision.
Daily Yard Time
Every boarding dog receives staff time in the yards at least twice each day.
Appropriate Activity
Every dog gets an experience suited to the individual; some enjoy social play while others do better with staff-led or solo activity.
Activities On-Site
Pool, dock diving, lure coursing and enrichment add real ways to move, think and engage.
Real Outlets for Dogs Who Love to Move
Pool & Dock Diving
Build water confidence progressively or give an experienced jumper a purposeful, high-energy activity.
Explore Pool & Dock DivingLure Coursing
Running, chasing and mental engagement create a compelling outlet for energetic dogs who love to move.
Explore Lure CoursingShowing Up for Marion County Dogs
Dogwalker Ranch serves as the training partner for the Florida Inmates and Dog Obedience Project, working with inmate handlers and dogs through the Marion Correctional Institution Work Camp. FIDO is led through Marion County Animal Services.
The Ranch also hosts Splash & Dash in support of Marion County Animal Services, adoption exposure and community connection.
What Our Customers Say
Authentic feedback from Dogwalker Ranch customers, displayed directly from Google.
“Great place. First lesson with my dog for his behavior issues went incredibly well. Ashlynn is very knowledgeable and explains everything in easy to understand terms. Highly recommend!”
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“We absolutely adore this facility and staff!”
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“We brought our dog Zora here in for two daycare visits in preparation for a six day boarding…the staff really took care of her to help ease both our and Zora’s anxiety. Would highly recommend!”
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“Wonderful place with a great staff. My puppy loved it there.”
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“Best service and staff. They love the pups and my pup loves them.”
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“The employees are friendly and she provided gentle care to my dog.”
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Ready for Your Dog to Experience the Ranch?
Book online or contact the team to discuss the right care and activities for your dog.
Visit Dogwalker Ranch
12150 N US Hwy 441
Ocala, FL 34475
Monday through Friday
8 AM to 11 AM and 3 PM to 6 PM
Saturday
8 AM to 12 PM
Sunday
4 PM to 6 PM by appointment