Dog U has arrived in Homewood, opening earlier this year, and it’s not your typical doggy daycare. Built on a foundation of friendship, trust and over two decades of training experience, this locally owned facility offers more than playtime and pet baths to our four legged furry friends.
Dog U, located at 2706 19th St. S in Homewood, specializes in personalized care through structured daycare, boarding, grooming, private lessons and hands-on training, all guided by a training-first philosophy. Behind it all are co-owners Calvin Brown and Tyler Hill, best friends turned business partners, who built a business rooted in intentional care and a deep understanding of dogs’ behavioral needs.
“There’s not a lot of training facilities like this in the area. Calvin has been training dogs for 22 years. He’s helped train thousands of dogs. We knew when we were given the opportunity to move over here to Homewood, we had to take it,” Hill said.
Both Brown and Hill share a deep love for animals, but their beginnings couldn’t have been more different. Brown’s journey started with fear, he was terrified of dogs after run-ins with aggressive neighborhood pets. That changed when his family adopted a dog, sparking a fascination that quickly grew into passion…