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Markay's Castle of the Dogs

Name: Markay's Castle of the Dogs
Address: 20388 IN-331, Tippecanoe, IN 46570, Tippecanoe, IN, 46570.0, US
Telephone: +1 574-498-6262
Rating: 4.7

20388 IN-331, Tippecanoe, IN 46570

4.7

41 Google reviews

Cage-freeOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminTrainingClimate controlled

Overview

Markay's Castle of the Dogs is a dog boarding and training facility established in 2003 in Tippecanoe, IN. They offer boarding with optional training, featuring climate-controlled facilities, outdoor runs, medication administration at no extra charge, and a minimum boarding age of 4 months. Vaccination requirements include Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies with added summer flea/tick prevention.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free

Webcam

Staff overnight

Outdoor yard

Pool / water play

Small dog area

Accepts puppies4+ months

Reactive breeds

Medication admin

Grooming

Training

Climate controlled

Overnight potty breaks

Online booking

Spay/neuter required

Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Bordetella/Canine Cough, DHLPP (Distemper), Rabies

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7:30 AM - 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Pick-up hours:4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:14 days notice

Cancellation penalty:50% of reservation cost if canceled within 14 days during holidays

Care & Play

Group play

Solo play

Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Raw diet accommodated

Extras

Multi-dog discount — Second dog is $28-30 (based on pricing tiers)

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

39 reviews analyzed

Markay's Castle of the Dogs is highly regarded for its family-oriented, trustworthy environment where owners David and Joanna are frequently praised for treating pets like their own. Customers highlight the facility's cleanliness, security, and excellent communication, particularly for anxious pet owners. While there is some minor friction regarding the discontinuation of full grooming services, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive with strong signals of long-term customer loyalty.

Dog happiness

5.0

Staff

5.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value

5.0

Facility

4.9

Communication

4.8

Drop-off / pickup

4.5

People love

Personalized Care(12)Communication & Updates(6)Affordability(3)

Staff shoutouts

David(11 mentions)Joanna(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog returned sick

“My dog came home dirty & very sick.”

Lack of grooming services(2 mentions)

“they might not get your dog a grooming sometimes because they are usually pretty busy”

Owner replies to 46% of reviewswarm tone6 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 41+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 41 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating

4.7/ 5

Review score

4.9/ 5

Amenities6 of 14

Reviews41

Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.6

Min puppy age

4 months

Pricing

Boarding

$39–$72/night

Contact

Visit Website +1 574-498-6262 20388 IN-331, Tippecanoe, IN 46570

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