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Cold Nose Lodge

235 W Penn Ave, Alburtis, PA 18011

4.7
168 Google reviewsGoogle Verified
Outdoor yardPool / water playSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKGroomingTrainingClimate controlled

Overview

Cold Nose Lodge offers dog boarding in private suites, with boarders spending most of the day in play groups; the facility has heated and air-conditioned indoor space, fenced outdoor play areas, grooming, and dog training.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Max capacity: 27 dogs

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Comfort items allowed
Raw diet accommodated

What Reviews Say

24 reviews analyzed

Cold Nose Lodge receives predominantly positive reviews emphasizing caring and friendly staff, happy dogs, clean and organized facilities, enrichment, cameras, and reasonable value. A small number of older or recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about an alleged fatal escape incident, illness after stays, policy or communication issues, and a historical boarding dispute. Owner responses are generally warm and appreciative, but responses to complaints can be corrective or defensive.

Facility
5.0
Value
5.0
Staff
4.9
Dog happiness
4.8
Communication
4.8
Safety
4.5

People love

Friendly and caring staff(9)Dogs appear happy and tired after daycare(8)Clean and organized facility(4)Positive overall care and enrichment(4)Cameras or livestream monitoring(3)Owner peace of mind(4)

Worth noting

Alleged fatal dog escape linked to a gate or fence gap

Due to her blatant negligence, a small dog got out and was hit and killed by a nearby train before they even knew he was missing.

Reported recurring illness after stays

Everytime I take my dog there he comes back sick for at least a week.

Historical boarding complaint involving disputed fees, acceptance policy, and grooming expectations

This was the worst kenneling experience I've ever had and would not recommend this place to my worst enemy.

Complaint about inconsistent rules or policy enforcement

Rules change according to how they feel.

Drop-off and pickup flexibility(2 mentions)

I wish there was more flexibility for drop off and pick ups

Dogs becoming ill after stays(2 mentions)

Everytime I take my dog there he comes back sick for at least a week.

Policy or expectation concerns(2 mentions)

Rules change according to how they feel.

Boarding charges and service expectations(2 mentions)

they add $25 for doggy daycare (regardless if your dog participates

Owner replies to 71% of reviewsAvg response: 8dwarm tone7 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 168+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 168 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities8 of 14
Reviews168
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.7

Max capacity

27 dogs

Pricing

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