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    Lucky Dog Resort

    4.3 (53 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Lucky Dog Resort

    Dog boarding and training

    Pet boarding

    Private dog training

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    Their sweet welcome post during his first visit!
    Fran D.

    I feel so lucky that we found Laurie and her team at Lucky Dog to watch my sweet pup over Labor Day. It matters to me where I board my dog, and I won't settle for just any space. I want my dog to be cared for and to have fun if he can't be with me. Not only did my dog have a BLAST at lucky dog but I felt like all the staff at Lucky Dog loved on my pup the whole time he was there. I loved that they not only took top notch care of him, but also loved having him around. It really made me feel so happy. I appreciate that Laurie sent me updates while we were away so that I knew what our guy was up to. I also found their online booking tool well organized, thorough, and easy to use. My dog takes several supplements at each meal but I felt like there was an easy to use platform to get the information across about what he needed at each meal. I would absolutely use Lucky Dog again, and recommend them!

    Murphy at daycare

    When you drive up you'll notice the pristine grounds, the big welcome smiles and a peaceful atmosphere that says "my dog will have fun and be safe here". Laurie has outdone herself! She and her team are so kind and loving to the dogs. I have a 4yr old German Shepherd. He has an amazing disposition but still is a bit of a mama's boy. They have helped me wean him into daycare and now he's loving it! So grateful!

    Aggressive dogs are not removed from this center
    Leslie G.

    LACKS APPROPRIATESAFTEY PROTOCOLS AGAINST DOGS THAT BITE. Due to having foot surgery, we sought out a doggie daycare for our 12month old Great Pyrenees, Elmore. We were excited to learn that he could join the pack-and on short notice! When we asked to tour it became clear that to do so would be an inconvenience for the owner Laurie. But we were grateful to get him into a place that had such a positive reputation online. After maybe 4 days of our pup attending Lucky Dog we received a text message saying Elmore had been bitten on the face. It said he was fine with only a little scratch on his mouth. I was concerned so my partner picked Elmore up. He was limping. He had a 2 inch open slash on his face. It was evident from missing fur patches and other scratches, that the bite ran from above his eye, knicking his under eye and ended at the mouth. Reading the incident report was even more upsetting. It stated that "Elmore was casually walking around...when Dog X latched onto Elmores face". It was also time stamped to have happened 2 full hours before we were notified. How heartbreaking?! I immediately called the owner Laurie who said, "Well your boy is loud, things like this happen" she went on to tell me that this is "normal pack behavior ". I asked Laurie what the protocol os for unprovoked aggressive dog bites that break the skin. She said they give the biter a timeout, but no other changes would be made. I asked if Elmore returned the next day and unprovoked bit another dogs face, drawing blood, he'd be able to stay in the pack? She said yes. I expressed how unsafe that is and cancelled my remaining scheduled days there. Laurie was very abrasive and seemed very uncaring about Elmores injury. She yelled, "I said Id pay the vet bill and Im sorry, what else do you want from me?!" Umm Laurie, I want you to at least pretend that you CARE that our puppy was hurt in your care. Hours later I received a ranting text message from the owner Laurie stating that she is ovetworked and doesn't have time for self-care. So THAT happened! The 2 stars are for the loving staff. But I cannot recommend this place as it is UNSAFE and the owner is unstable. Puppies beware!

    Griffin died just after his 2nd birthday.

    my dog died within hours of being dropped off. he was hit by a car and died on 7/22/23 while staying at lucky dog resort. they said he escaped through a hole in the fence that the neighbor tells us has been there for years and was brought to the owner's attention two years ago. we got the call more than two hours after he died to pick up his body. griffin was two and he was the sweetest dog I've ever known.

    Becky H.

    My 4 year old Golden Retriever mix had his first day of camp at Lucky Dog today and I couldn't be happier to find this place! The facility is awesome and so is the staff! Looking forward to leaving my boy here for more stays in the future!

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    Cassandra M.

    Just boarded our goldendoodle Max for the first time, and this definitely won't be his last. Laurie and the staff at Lucky Dog Resort took amazing care of Max for his 5 night stay. Not only did they make Max feel comfortable for his first night away from us, but she made it easy to enjoy vacation with daily updates including max playing with friends, sleeping, running in the yard, and snuggling with new buddies.. The staff and owner really love your dog like they would their own! Would definitely recommend!!!

    Lucky dogs go to Lucky Dog Resort.
    Gab T.

    My dog is anxious at regular kennels, won't eat or drink & is seriously exhausted. At LD she had a blast and was not upset ever. She at, drank, played with the other dogs and lounged a lot. It was worth driving from West Hartford Connecticut to Newport just so she could stay there. The owner is a gem.

    Naya at Lucky Dog Resort!

    What a wonderful team and place! While on vaca I needed a place to leave my fur baby and there was such relief in knowing that she was with the kind folks at lucky dog! She has a blast and made new furry friends. THANK U to Laurie and her team. Highly recommend 5 stars!!

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    Thank you so much Leah! We truly enjoy showing Carson a good time!

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    Thank you M.O.! Murphy is awesome and we love having him!

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    Thank you Becky! Rocky is Awesome!

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    Thank you Cassie! We can’t wait for Max’s next vacation!

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    4 years ago

    Great daycare. If you want your dog to have a comfortable place to play with other pups, look no further.

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    Laurie R.

    Thank you so much Lilly!

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    10 years ago

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    Laurie R.

    So sweet! Thank you!

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    7 years ago

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    Laurie R.

    Thank you Cindy and Ozma! It was our pleasure!

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    6 years ago

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    Laurie R.

    Thank you Katie! We love Punkie!

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    Thank you Tania! Gizmo is adorable!

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    Thank you so much Paula! We’re so happy Fay is happy!

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    8 years ago

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    Thank you Crystal!

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    Thank you Judith! We love having Elinor come to play!

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    Thank you so much Julia! Ruby really is a gem! We loved having her!

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    9 years ago

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    Laurie R.

    Thank you so much! Bella is a cutie!

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    4 years ago

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    Laurie R.

    We're sorry you didn't enjoy your experience Lauren. Take good care!

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    Laurie R.

    Thank you so much Robert! We really appreciate it!

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    Laurie R.

    Apologies Ali. Your dogs were lovely.

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    Thank you Shannon! It was our pleasure to care for beautiful Baio!

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    Thank you so much!

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    Laurie R.

    Thank you so much Amanda!

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    Thank you Kathy! We love Buck

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