Leader of the Pack Canine Institute’s Dog Daycare Program

Voted #1 in the Lehigh Valley 16 years in a row!

Looking for a safe yet stimulating doggy day care or pet sitting service in the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton, PA area? Our 12,100 sq ft indoor facility is ideal for dogs of all sizes and energy levels. We offer a section for big and small dogs as well as puppies. Why offer a separate section for different size dogs? Dogs are not like children. In the canine world, small dogs can get hurt if they do not match the energy level of a large dog during play. Some small dogs can keep up with the larger ones, but some are not comfortable with the big dog size or energy. This is where our small dog play area is beneficial.

We have climate controlled indoor rooms with A/C and Heat to keep your pet comfortable all day.

We have a state-of-the-art Air Purification System in our play room to ensure that your pet is breathing clean, healthy, virus-free air while he is running with the pack.

In addition to the indoor area, there is also a large 10,200 sq ft, secure outdoor play area. We offer several large open play areas to group dogs together by energy in free play and create a balanced pack. Each doggy day care area is always attended by our trained staff.

While you are at work, home, or on vacation, you can watch your pet play and interact by logging onto our webcam system. This way, you are a click away from checking in to see how your pet is doing, any time of the day.

Please allow 24 hours after applying flea and tick treatments and bringing your pet to day care.

The following is required for enrollment:

  • We accept all dogs of all ages. If your dog is over six months of age, he or she must be neutered or spayed to be enrolled in our Doggy Day Care program.
  • LOPCI cannot accept any female that is going through a heat cycle – if you have questions, please call 610-366-8282.
  • All dogs must be current on Distemper, Rabies, Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccinations. In addition, all dogs must be negative for a stool test for parasites in the last 6 months. We can not accept any pet without proof of shot records in paper format from a veterinary professional.
  • Each dog must undergo an initial behavior assessment to determine enrollment eligibility; please call us to schedule your pet’s evaluation.
  • Leader of the Pack Canine Institute LLC reserves the right to turn away any dog we deem unsuitable for this environment.
  • Signed waivers are required for enrollment. To access all required forms for Day Care and Boarding click here.
  • All dogs must be wearing a regular nylon quick release collar. We do not accept any harnesses, metal, choker collars or martingales on our day care floor. Any dog not wearing proper attire may be turned away.
  • Evaluations are required for any dog that has taken a 6-month or longer hiatus from our day care/dog boarding programs – no exceptions. The cost for an evaluation is $25 and must be scheduled ahead of time. Call 610-366-8282 if you are unsure of when your pet was here last. Any dog brought in who we haven’t seen in 6 months or longer may be turned away. Slow introductions are required after 3 months of not being in our daycare or boarding programs. Slow introductions must be scheduled a head of time and cost $12.00 per dog. If you are unsure of when your dog was here last, please call 610-366-8282 and we can assist you.
  • Please read our Rules and Regulations From for a complete list of our requirements before bringing your pet.

Initial Evaluation Fee: $25

There is a behavior/temperament test required for all new doggy day care participants. This is a 4-hour scheduled appointment in which we will evaluate your pet while interacting in the day care room. Evaluations can be scheduled Monday thru Friday and on Saturdays. You must call 610-366-8282 to schedule your pet’s evaluation prior to bringing them.

Day Care Hours:

Monday thru Friday: 6:30AM – 7:00PM

Saturday & Sunday: 8:00AM – 6:00PM

Leader of the Pack is closed for pickups and drop-offs on major holidays including, but not limited to, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Holiday hours are subject to change; please call 610-366-8282 for verification of our hours during holidays. As always we will have full staff coverage during holidays; however, those staff members are dedicated to caring for our canine guests only. Thank you for your cooperation and your patronage.

 

    • Day Care Rates:

      Single full day passes are available as well as half day passes. Single full day passes as well as half day passes are available for private accommodations. There are special rate discounts for multiple day purchases and families with more than one dog.
    • SINGLE FULL DAY (UP TO 12 HOURS) - $43.00
    • SINGLE FULL DAY (ADDITIONAL DOG) - $38.70 (10% DISCOUNT OFF ORIGINAL PRICE)
    • SINGLE HALF DAY (UP TO 6 HOURS) - $37.00
    • SINGLE HALF DAY (ADDITIONAL DOG) - $33.30 (10% DISCOUNT OFF ORIGINAL PRICE)
    • 10 FULL DAYS - $402.05
    • 10 FULL DAYS (ADDITIONAL DOG) - $387.00 (10% DISCOUNT OFF ORIGINAL PRICE PER DAY)
    • 10 HALF DAYS - $345.95
    • 10 HALF DAYS (ADDITIONAL DOG) - $333.00 (10% DISCOUNT OFF ORIGINAL PRICE PER DAY)
    • 10 DAY SPLIT (5 FULL/5 HALF) - $374.00
    • 10 DAY SPLIT (ADDITIONAL DOG) - $360.00 (10% DISCOUNT OFF ORIGINAL PRICE PER DAY)
    • 20 DAY SPLIT (10 FULL/10 HALF) - $696.00
    • 20 DAY SPLIT (ADDITIONAL DOG) - $680.00 (15% DISCOUNT OFF ORIGINAL PRICE PER DAY)
    • 20 DAY FULL - $748.20
    • 20 DAY FULL (ADDITIONAL DOG) - $731.00 (15% DISCOUNT OFF ORIGINAL PRICE PER DAY)
    • 20 DAY HALF - $643.80
    • 20 DAY HALF (ADDITIONAL DOG) - $629.00 (15% DISCOUNT OFF ORIGINAL PRICE PER DAY)
    • ONE MONTH UNLIMITED - $674.00 *RESTRICTIONS APPLY*

 

*Please note the following additional fees:
  • Late fees may vary for pre-approved pickups after 6pm on weekends & 7pm on weekdays. Please call us if you know you are going to be late. Late pickups are not guaranteed and your pet may have to stay overnight if you can not make it by closing time. Thank you for your cooperation.
ALL DOGS IN OUR DOGGY DAY CARE OR DOG BOARDING PROGRAMS MUST HAVE A REGULAR NYLON COLLAR ON THEM. WE DO NOT ALLOW ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ON OUR DAY CARE FLOOR:
  • Chain Collars of any kind.
  • Harnesses of any kind.
  • Martingale collars of any kind.
  • Bandannas, Sweaters or any clothing of any kind.

Please note that we can not put your dog in our day care program without proper attire. If you fail to bring a regular nylon collar in with you, you may purchase one in our lobby for your pet. If you fail to bring a regular nylon collar, your pet may be turned away. We recommend that you keep a spare collar in your car for when your pet comes to day care or for boarding. Thank you for your cooperation!

We also offer “Day Class Canine Education Packages” to be included with the day care sessions. In addition to your pet receiving hours of socialization skills and free play time, he or she will also enjoy private, personalized training and learning sessions with our certified trainer and training dogs. This package includes six one hour sessions with our trainer on the most basic aspects of training. This could be used as a prerequisite for entering our intermediate and advanced training classes. Please contact us for pricing and availability. Email: lisa@lopci.com or call 610-366-8282 and ask for Lisa.

Come in and check us out today. We offer much more than simple pet sitting! Bring your pet here for a day of fun and enjoyment. By combining the mental and physical stimulation of pack interaction, free play, and learning techniques, your dog will come home happy, tired and well balanced. They may even have some stories to tell about all of their new friends!

Join the fun!

See some pictures of our lovely canine guests! Come join the fun, make new friends and burn that energy!



LOPCI recommends all pet parents read the following information regarding common canine infectious illnesses:

As more families embark on pet ownership, social interactions among our pets are an important part of our family lifestyle. Leader of the Pack Canine Institute believes in transparency and helping to provide pet parents with information to help prevent the spread of canine infectious illnesses. Pet parents should be aware that this information is provided as an awareness of potential exposures in social environments at dog parks, dog daycares, boarding and training facilities. These are not the only infectious illnesses that dogs can contract when exposed to social environments.

We recommend that you consult with your veterinary professional if you have any questions regarding the risks associated with visiting dog parks or enrolling in any dog daycare or boarding kennel programs. Like people all dogs are different, and they may react differently when interacting with other dogs. It is our mission to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our canine guests. We utilize multiple programs for daily sanitization and cleanliness at our facility. Our air systems all include upper-level UV sanitization equipment and our daily cleaning protocols are of the highest quality.

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  • Gail M.
    LOPCI has been a godsend. Excellent boarding and doggy day care, but the dog training is way out in front. Our rescued pit mix turned out to be aggressive with dogs and strangers, particularly men. She is well on her way to being a good girl. I also highly recommend the LOPCI presentation on dog language - game changing.
    Gail M.
  • Kathleen A.
    This is a wonderful and trustworthy facility to leave your dog. We’ve been customers for nearly a year and have also boarded our dog there a few times. Our dog has always left the facility tired and oh so happy from all the exercise and play he gets there. The staff is so friendly and truly committed to the animals. I can’t recommend them enough!
    Kathleen A.
  • Terri A.
    We are extremely happy with the progress we have seen in such a short period of time. The staff are absolutely amazing and we are gaining so much from the training Kasper is receiving. The trainer is addressing his needs and the behaviors that we are concerned about. What they are doing has made such a big difference! They are extremely knowledgeable and they take the time to share feedback and answer our questions. I learned real quick that our dogs are most important to them and everything else follows. Even when we are in a class, he still gets individual attention with a focus on what needs to be addressed.
    I would also highly recommend their grooming services! The groomer took on a major task with our older dog who no one could ever groom. She not only did a wonderful job, but she did it with love and care. She took the time to find out what works best for him and helped him work through his fears. She even sang “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” to him during the process. What groomer does that? A wonderful groomer like her! I am so grateful to her and her very kind and gentle ways. Her personality, positive attitude, and genuine outlook made such a big difference. Reilly and Kasper both found their home away from home!
    Terri A.
  • Victoria L.
    We took my puppy, Birdie there for puppy class and we had a wonderful experience. Our trainers really took the time to go into detail about the fundamentals of a pack leader. We’re already signed up for adult beginner classes! I really recommend this canine program whether that be a group training course or a private instructional class.
    Victoria L.
  • Laura T.
    I had a great experience taking my older puppy to a class at Leader of the Pack. He was anxious and scared of other dogs so I was unsure how he’d do in a class. They did a thorough evaluation and let me try a class before committing to 6 weeks. They were great with him even when he was a little disruptive and he and I both learned a lot! I had an easy time using their techniques to continue training at home. I also had a really helpful in-home training session with Jason to correct some issues at home. Overall I’ve been super impressed with the trainers at Leader of the Pack, they are truly dog whisperers!
    Laura T.
  • Amanda J.
    Their puppy and adult classes are so informative and fun! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. My dogs have loved learning and socializing with the LOTP family and other pups. Highly recommend!
    Amanda J.
  • Jean C.
    We recently adopted a 15 year old toy poodle mix who was in desperate need of grooming. She had some matted hair and messes around her eyes.
    Gabby spent time with me before the appt getting to know Pippi and explaining to me what her options would be. We had booked a 2 hour appt so she had plenty of time to pamper her and, because of her age, to give her time for breaks if needed. I picked up a new dog!!! Gabby is incredibly talented and truly cares about the pets and their owners. She told me what to watch for after the type of clipping she needed, which I very much appreciated as a first time parent of a groomed dog! Definitely might have saved me from some needless worrying!! Booked the next appt and can’t wait to go back again. From the first call to book the appt though checking out today EVERYONE was so so kind and friendly and professional.
    Jean C.
  • Dom D.
    Ryder recently graduated from Adult Beginner 1 and the entire training process with LOPCI was an absolute blast. Jason and his team do a fantastic job and keep it fun. Everything is well organized from the moment you walk into the building. We will be back for the rest of the training classes. If you haven't signed up yet, you are missing out!
    Dom D.
  • Robin
    Gabby has been grooming my Samoyed show dog, She is fantastic! She goes above and beyond to make sure he is groomed perfectly! She is also very nice and personable! I adore her!
    Robin
  • Nikki
    Everyone is very welcoming and so willing to work with you and your puppy. you can ask questions any time and they will help. one of my favorite things is when you are having trouble with your puppy and need help with corrections they will jump in right away and watch you to make sure you do everything correctly so that way you and your pup will succeed.
    Nikki
  • Charlie D.
    This Friday, July 12th I had an individual training session with Lisa and John McDonald for my Great Dane, Dallas. The session was excellent and Lisa and John are fantastic instructors. They covered all my concerns with Dallas and went over detailed instructions on how to correct her behavior. They did not rush the session and answered all my questions and provided excellent advice. I have complete confidence in Lisa and John's abilities and they treated Dallas as if she was their own dog. Dallas and I have gone through four training classes with Leader of the Pack and each class was very enjoyable and constructive. John, Lisa and all the instructors are extremely professional and dedicated with caring and providing the best techniques for training. I will definitely continue to bring Dallas to classes when ever the need arises. Leader of the Pack is a fantastic organization and all the staff are top notch.
    Charlie D.
  • Robin W.
    I have a Samoyed show dog and Gabby grooms him. She is a really nice and sweet person, who is the same way with the dogs she grooms. She does an outstanding job grooming him. I couldn’t be happier!
    Robin W.
  • Stephanie F.
    We love LOTP!! Delilah gets excited just pulling into the parking lot. The staff is wonderful....always friendly, helpful, and fun! We trust them with our Delilah and know she's enjoying her time with both her canine and human friends.
    Stephanie F.
  • Barbara O.
    A few years ago I reviewed LOPCI and gave them 5 stars. I can honestly say they still earn a 5-star rating. We rescued our Lab in 2014 and realized we needed training help. There were 5 people in our house and we all did things differently. Needless to say, our puppy became very confused. LOPCI not only trained her, they trained us. We all went to class and learned 1 way to teach her things. She is so smart! We started taking her to Daycare not long after training class. She is a high energy pup and needs the interaction with her friends. We have used their boarding services also with absolutely no complaints. The staff is AWESOME!!! My baby even gets her nails done and teeth brushed there! Below is a pix of our Heidi after a day of play at LOPCI! She absolutely LOVES it there!
    Barbara O.
  • Art & Diane A.
    Can’t say enough good things about LOPCI! We’ve been taking our 11 year old Pug Mason there for 10+ years. Started off with puppy training and continued using all their wonderful services throughout the years. We’d be lost without them. Recommend them highly!
    Art & Diane A.
  • Kat S.
    We started using John and Lisa's services in 2010, when we adopted Sadie, a Rescue dog who had reactivity issues. Since then, we have used LOPCI to train 2 additional rescues. Sadie came to us with a multitude of issues. She was reactive to dogs and people, highly anxious and impossible to walk. With the help and dedication of both of them, we are able to walk her in public areas. She has also learned to play with our newest adoptee, something that I had doubts about when we were considering bringing a new dog into our household. But because of Lisa, I knew what traits to look for and how to pick a compatible companion for Sadie. From the day we brought the puppy home, Lisa worked with and guided us in how to introduce and acclimate the two together. Sadie now plays like a dog, enjoying herself with her new brother, Bowser, something I feared she would never learn. We also use the boarding facilities several times a year and daycare for our puppy. I love being able to watch Bowser play (thanks to the Webcams) during my lunch. I never have any concerns about leaving my dogs in LOPCI's care. Lois is a fantastic groomer and has always done a great job with our dogs. Our newest rescue, Bowser, went through the puppy class and Adult 1 training with Megan, who is equally pleasant and competent. This is not a business that is just in it for the money. The staff truly does love dogs and care for their clients--both human and canine.
    Kat S.
  • Megan H.
    I've been using LOPCI for daycare and boarding my dogs for almost 2 years now and we've had nothing but great experiences! I had Archie in beginner classes when he was a puppy and the class was very helpful. Archie barked during the entire class and for every class, but the staff never got frustrated or was annoyed with him interrupting. Now I use LOPCI for boarding and Archie and Lana are always so excited to go in and play with the other dogs. I love that they can also get Frosty Paws or a Kong during their stay. The staff are all extremely nice and helpful with answering any questions I have. There was a time when Archie had a wound healing on his nose and it opened up while playing. They called me to let me know and that they put him aside so his nose can start to heal again. They also pulled a tick once from under Lana's belly while she was boarding. Knowing that they are paying close attention to my dogs even when there are literally dozens there at times, makes me feel more confident in the care they are receiving.
    Megan H.
  • Lindsay C.
    We love Leader of the Pack! The work family of staff is simply that, a family. And the staff treat my Stewie as their own. They are the best all around facility and service for your dog, period.
    Lindsay C.
  • Clare S.
    We are LOPCI super fans! Our 7 year old Labradoodle Stella is well taken care of - whether she is there for boarding, for daycare, or for grooming. The staff is friendly and they get to know your dog and your family. It often feels like the bar "Cheers" when you arrive. We highly recommend Lois for grooming - she does a great job!
    Clare S.