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Escarpment Pet Retreat

6449 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7P 0A6

4.6
333 Google reviews
Outdoor yardAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingClimate controlled

Overview

Escarpment Pet Retreat is a state-of-the-art pet boarding facility in Burlington, Ontario offering dog and cat boarding plus dog daycare. They provide one-on-one individualized care with separate indoor/outdoor runs for each dog—no group socialization—and offer premium packages, grooming/spa services, and a pet shuttle within one hour of their facility.

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

Required vaccinations: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Rabies, Bordetella, Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:8am-8pm
Pick-up hours:8am-8pm
Checkout time:12pm
Late pick-up fee:Daycare fee applies if pickup after 12pm
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation penalty:Non-refundable deposit
Deposit required$25 for 1-2 day stay, $50 for 3-7 day stay, 50% for >7 days, $200 for holidays
Holiday surchargePeak season includes Christmas, March Break, all weekends in June, July, August, and long weekends

Care & Play

Solo play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food
Raw diet accommodated

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Male cats must be neutered; dogs do not need to be spayed/neutered

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount$48/night per dog when two dogs share a unit (vs $50/night single)
Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

333 reviews analyzed

Escarpment Pet Retreat is highly regarded for its ability to handle reactive, large, and anxious dogs that other facilities often reject, maintaining a policy of no dog-to-dog socialization for safety. Customers frequently praise the professional transport service and the detailed communication, including photo updates and report cards. However, while the majority of experiences are glowing, a small cluster of serious negative reviews cites instances of respiratory illness and physical injuries, which the owner typically addresses with detailed, defensive, or clarifying rebuttals.

Drop-off / pickup
4.9
Staff
4.8
Communication
4.7
Cleanliness
4.5
Value
4.5
Facility
4.3
Dog happiness
4.2
Safety
3.8

People love

Handling of reactive/difficult breeds(12)Pick-up and Drop-off Service(8)Frequent Updates/Photos(15)

Staff shoutouts

Mindy(14 mentions)Tom(12 mentions)Ella(4 mentions)Sarah(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Severe physical injury/trauma

Her paw pads on ALL 4 paws are so torn up she is unable to walk... her injuries appear as if someone forcefully dragged her across pavement.

Last-minute cancellation of confirmed booking

Less than 12 hours before my family vacation flight, they suddenly called to say they would not accept my dogs.

Medical neglect/Illness

She was in such bad shape we had to take her to the vet... We had to make the decision to put her down.

Kennel Cough / Respiratory Illness(5 mentions)

picked her up with kennel cough and had to put her on antibiotics for a week.

Traumatized behavior upon return(3 mentions)

to see him tail-between legs and ears back and head down walking out into the lobby, I knew immediately something wasn't right.

Billing/Pricing transparency(3 mentions)

Turned out to be way more expensive than we had originally discussed on the phone.

Owner replies to 85% of reviewsprofessional tone42 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 333+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 333 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review score
4.5/ 5
Amenities6 of 14
Reviews333
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

Pricing

Boarding

$50–$80/night

Daycare

$25/day

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