Dog Boarding

Available at our Milton Grove Rd. Location

Dog Boarding You Can Trust in Elizabethtown

When you need care for your pet, just imagine having peace of mind knowing that your four-legged family member is happy, enjoying enriching activities, and receiving lots of love, all in a safe, secure, and comfortable environment.

As dog lovers and pet parents ourselves, we understand how difficult it can be to decide who you can trust to care for your furry family member.

At Playful Pups Retreat, we have combined our passion for pets with our in-depth knowledge, industry certifications and years of hands-on experience, all to provide the highest level of professional pet care that pet parents just like you rely on and trust.

Need boarding during the day? Check out our Day Stay Program!

Download Our PDF, "Top Tips to Prepare for Your Dog's Overnight Stay at a Pet Resort"

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Call Our Milton Grove Location Today to Register for Boarding

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Partnering With You in the Lifetime Care of Your Pets

Just as humans evolve and change, so do our dogs. Changes at home, such as a move, a new baby, or even a change in routine, can impact our four-legged family members. We’re here to be an extension of your family and speak with you regularly to ensure your pup's unique needs are always met.

Whether you’re interested in overnight lodging, fun doggie daycare, or our positive and proven dog training programs, you’ve found the right place, and we look forward to speaking with you.

With our personalized approach, you can confidently make a reservation and never feel an ounce of worry while you’re away.

Why Playful Pups Retreat?

Discover the Ultimate Pet Oasis

Set on 19 beautiful, wooded acres, our Milton Grove Road location is an oasis for pets to spend the night, where they are pampered, loved, and professionally cared for until you return.

Our owner lives on the property, where she designed a wilderness retreat for our guests, complete with nature trails for individual walks and eight fully enclosed play areas covered in soft turf for enriching group or one-on-one personalized playtimes.

Inside, the state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the most advanced equipment to ensure the health and safety of our furry friends.

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5-Star Pet Retreat Amenities

  • Hospital-grade UV light, air filtration system that scrubs the air to kill airborne germs and bacteria.
  • Eight play yards covered in antimicrobial soft turf made just for dogs with a drainage system for thorough cleaning and disinfecting.
  • Shade structures and doggie pools for staying cool in the summer months.
  • Indoor playrooms when the weather doesn’t permit outside play.
  • Spacious, climate-controlled accommodations in a variety of sizes and features, each with a comfy bed, cozy bedding, and sanitized food and water bowls.
  • Soothing canine lullabies lull our guests to sleep at night so they can rest and recharge for another fun-filled day with us.

We Set the Standard for Premium Care Pet Parents Trust

Highly Qualified Team of Professionally Trained Pet Lovers

At the heart of what we do is our owner and the caring team of highly trained and compassionate pet lovers who care for our guests.

Each team member at Playful Pups is carefully selected and undergoes rigorous training in dog body language and behavior, along with pet safety, CPR, and first aid.

Prepared Meals

Besides all the love and fun your pup will enjoy, we will keep them on their food from home and prepare meals according to your instructions. Of course, all meals and fresh water are provided in clean, sanitized bowls.

 Potty Breaks Just Like Home

While we provide a minimum of four potty breaks throughout the day, pet parents appreciate that our last potty break of the night is between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm.

Comfortable and Safe Accommodations

When dogs are not busy playing or being pampered by our team, they rest in a comfortable accommodation on a raised bed with comfy bedding while relaxing to the soothing sounds of canine lullabies. With various room sizes, dogs from the same family have plenty of room to stretch out.

Daily Wellness Checks

We conduct a pre-entry evaluation and keep track of each pet’s overall wellness each day of the stay. We will not hesitate to communicate with you if we have questions while you are away.

Call Our Milton Grove Location Today to Register for Boarding

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Price Information

Our pricing is based on a PER NIGHT rate for overnight lodging. Check out time on the final day of your dog’s stay is before 1:00 p.m, but if you pick up within the first hour of business there will be no charge for the final day of your pup's stay. If you pick up prior to 1:00 p.m., you will be charged a half day rate for the last day, plus any activities and bathing services.

For your convenience we do offer later pick up options. Check outs after 1:00 p.m.  will be charged a full day rate for your lodging accommodation, plus activities and bathing services.

Military Discounts

Military (active and veterans with proof of service) will receive 10% off lodging room fees.

Reservations

Reservations are required for all overnight lodging.

Current Playful Pups Retreat clients may make a request to see if certain dates are available by filling out the existing customer reservation request form. Completing the form DOES NOT guarantee that those dates are reserved. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss your pending reservation.

New clients please call us at (717) 689-3408 and speak to our Reservation Specialist to schedule your pup's vacation!

Cancellations/Changes: We understand sometimes plans change, so please provide us with at least 72-hour notice of any changes to an upcoming reservation. A Two-week notice is required for all lodging cancellations, as that allows time to offer your room to pet parent on our wait list.

Boarding Requirements:

  • Have proof of current Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella vaccines. All puppies over16 weeks of age are required by PA State Law to have a Rabies Vaccine.
  • Be on a flea and tick preventative. Seresto collars are acceptable, as are all natural forms of prevention.

What to bring for your pet’s overnight stay:

  • Your pet’s regular food separated into Ziploc bags by meal
  • Yummy Treats for our team to give your pup.
  • A MAXIMUM of 2 toys or bones
  • Any medicines needed. Medication must be in the original bottle with correct dosage instructions.

What not to bring:

  • Blankets, beds or bowls (we will provide these)

Dog Boarding FAQs

You may check-in your pet at any time during our operating hours. We do suggest dropping off a bit prior our closing time so that your pet has more than enough time to settle in. Check-out can be anytime during our operating hours, however, if you pick up prior to 1:00pm it will only be a half-day charge. All check-outs after 1pm will be charged the full-day fee.

Operating Hours:
Monday through Friday - 7am to 7pm
Saturday - 8am to 5pm
Sunday - 9am to 5pm




I was looking for a place that provided a lot of extras for our pup. Playful Pups provided many different activities and I really wanted to make sure my dog was comfortable and attended to. Archie is a member of our family and we did not just want him confined to a kennel. The staff was extremely kind even though we were a little bit nervous about Archie’s first-time boarding. He wasn’t really around a lot of dogs and he still not even a year old, so we weren’t sure how his interactions with other dogs would go. The staff was knowledgeable and kind and very reassuring.

Jeannie G. of Akron PA