Penn Vet Working Dog Center

4.7 from 58 reviews

Address 3401 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Phone Number +12158982200

Description Inspired by the Search & Rescue Dogs that responded following the attacks on 9/11, the Penn Vet Working Dog Center opened on September 11, 2012 and serves as a national research and development center for detection dogs. With the United States national security under constant threat from attacks, detection dogs are still the best tool that we have to detect and mitigate potential threats. Search dogs are also critical for locating victims of natural and man-made disasters. The special scenting ability of dogs also allows them to serve in important ways such as cutting edge research to support global health or conservation detection.

Website https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/research-centers-and-institute/penn-vet-working-dog-center/

What People Think

"Great facility and staff"

Business Hours
Monday:07:00AM - 18:30PMTuesday:07:00AM - 18:30PMWednesday:07:00AM - 18:30PMThursday:07:00AM - 18:30PMFriday:07:00AM - 18:30PMSaturday:ClosedSunday:Closed

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reviews
Kate S

24 Jan 2019
Currently taking a puppy class and have nothing but great things to say-- Bridget runs a really nice class and somehow manages to keep all of the puppies calm and attentive! She puts off great energy I suppose because the minute we enter the room our pup knows he's there to get treats and to engage his brain! She's available after class for questions and weird situations and she always has adjustments for when a certain technique doesn't work for your dog-- Highly recommend! 👍👍
Nadir Sharif

17 Mar 2018
I took a group of ten students to the Penn Working Dog Center. We talked with the staff about the work that's done at the Center and then observed three dogs going through search and rescue training. The staff at the Center are amazing. They're passionate about the work they do, they explain things very well, and they help train dogs to work in very demanding roles. The Center website has the public tour schedule available. They also welcome volunteers but this is not like volunteering at a dog rescue center, you will need training before you can even walk a dog. However, from our visit, I'm sure it'll be worth your while. So thankful that these folks are doing the work they're doing.
Chris Doerr

16 Jan 2019
Went for an advanced puppy class. Instructor was great and catered training to my goals. Would go again.
Joseph Berkowitz

16 Jan 2022
We have come here for Donna's agility class for 5 years. I can't rave enough about her and the experience. Our dog LOVES it, and the bond with her is amazing. We have made wonderful agility friends in the process.
Thom van Tijn

08 Jan 2020
They do incredible work and even offer wonderful training classes to the public. Bridgette was our trainer and showed a lot of enthusiasm, knowledge, and patience for both the pups and their humans.
Alex Steitz

10 Jun 2025
Love volunteering here! Great people, so much fun to see the dogs in action, and I'm learning a ton

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