Playful Pups Retreat

Playful Pups Retreat A home away from home for your dog. Playful Pups Retreat is owned and operated by Laurie Yost.
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Premium overnight lodging, enrichment activities, nature walks, training programs, and personalized care designed to help dogs thrive. 🐾 Our employees are Certified Pet Care Technicians, and all of our staff members are thoroughly trained in canine first aid and CPR. All of the staff at Playful Pups Retreat are dog lovers and owners themselves. Our staff are chosen for their knowledge of dog beha

vior, dependability, and their passion for dogs. Each employee receives in-depth training in all areas of dog behavior and dog handling and care. We are all dedicated to the health and well-being of your pet at all times during their stay with us. Our staff is trained to recognize that each dog is an individual with very different personalities. We get to know each and every dog and will provide individual attention and training if needed. This, in conjunction with a lot of exercise and pack socialization, will all contribute to a fun and stress free stay at Playful Pups Retreat.

09/03/2026

⏰ LAST CALL FOR SPLASH PAD FUN! 💦

The end of Splash Pad season is right around the corner! If your pup hasn’t had their final splash of summer yet, now is the time. 🐶☀️

Grab one of the remaining sessions and let your dog run, splash, and play before we close for the season!

🐾 Book your private session on Sniffspot today!

09/02/2026

Think Puppy Social Skills is just a room full of adorable puppies playing?

There’s a lot more happening behind the scenes!

While your puppy is having fun, they’re also practicing important skills like appropriate play, reading other dogs’ cues, building confidence, experiencing new things, and learning when it’s time to settle.

These early positive experiences can make a BIG difference as your puppy grows.

Play. Explore. Learn. Grow. That’s Puppy Social Skills at Playful Pups Retreat!

Today's experiences lay the foundation for a well-rounded tomorrow. 🐾 The puppy stage is a critical period for learning ...
09/02/2026

Today's experiences lay the foundation for a well-rounded tomorrow. 🐾

The puppy stage is a critical period for learning and development, and positive socialization extends far beyond playful interactions.

Our Puppy Social Skills program provides young dogs with a comprehensive learning environment, where they can build confidence, practice appropriate play, and experience new stimuli, all while developing essential skills for a calm and focused demeanor.

By enrolling your puppy in our program, you're giving them a strong foundation for a lifetime of confidence and well-being.

📞 Contact us to learn more about our Puppy Social Skills program at Playful Pups Retreat.

09/01/2026

📖🐾 Playful Pups Dictionary: PLAY STYLE

Not every dog enjoys playing the same way...and that's important!

Some dogs love a good game of chase; others prefer wrestling, toys, gentle interactions, or simply exploring alongside a friend.

That's why great play isn't about finding any playmate. It's about finding the right playmate.

Understanding a dog's energy level, temperament, communication, and play preferences helps create safer, more enjoyable social experiences.

09/01/2026

🎒🐾 It’s Back to School Season for Your Pup, Too!

The kids aren’t the only ones who can head back to class! Whether your dog needs to brush up on their manners, learn new skills, or work toward bigger training goals, Playful Pups is ready to help.

Group Training Classes offer a fun, supportive environment where dogs and their people can learn and grow together.

Day Training gives your dog dedicated, professional training while you tackle your own busy day.

New season. New skills. Better manners.

Give your pup their own back-to-school moment and check out our upcoming training options!

08/29/2026

An open door doesn’t have to mean GO!

Door manners are one of the real-life skills we work on in our A to Z Day Training Program. By practicing waiting calmly before walking through a doorway, dogs build patience, impulse control, and better listening skills.

Little lessons like these can make a BIG difference in everyday life! 💙

📚 It’s back-to-school season for the pups, too!Give your dog a chance to brush up on their manners with A to Z Day Train...
08/28/2026

📚 It’s back-to-school season for the pups, too!

Give your dog a chance to brush up on their manners with A to Z Day Training at Playful Pups Retreat.

Our trainers work with your dog throughout the day on important everyday skills, helping build better manners, stronger communication, and more confidence... all while making learning fun!

From pulling on leash and jumping up to focus, greetings, and everyday manners, we’re here to help turn those “we need to work on that” moments into progress you can be proud of. 🐾🎓

Ready to send your pup back to school? Ask us about A to Z Day Training!

More Manners 1 Graduates to Celebrate! 🐾🎓Congratulations to our Manners 1 graduates from August 17!👏💛These pups and thei...
08/27/2026

More Manners 1 Graduates to Celebrate! 🐾🎓

Congratulations to our Manners 1 graduates from August 17!👏💛

These pups and their people have been working hard on building better communication, practicing important everyday manners, and becoming stronger teams along the way.

We’re so proud of the progress you’ve made and all the hard work you put into class. Keep practicing, keep learning, and most importantly, keep having fun together!
Help us give our August 17 graduates a big round of ap-paws in the comments! 👏🐾

08/27/2026

🎂 Another year older…another year CUTER!

Our August birthday pups knew exactly how to celebrate! 🎉 Birthday goodies, special attention, plenty of photos, and of course, lots of tail wags!

Help us wish all of these adorable pups a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Congratulations to Our Manners 1 Graduates!A big round of ap-paws for our Manners 1 class graduates from August 16!These...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to Our Manners 1 Graduates!

A big round of ap-paws for our Manners 1 class graduates from August 16!

These pups and their people have put in the work building important everyday skills, strengthening communication, and learning how to work together as a team. We loved watching their confidence and skills grow throughout class!

Congratulations to all of our graduates! We’re so proud of everything you accomplished and can’t wait to see where your training journey takes you next.

Drop some 🎓🐾 in the comments to celebrate our newest grads!

Address

850 Milton Grove Rd N
Elizabethtown, PA
17022

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17176893408

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