Conveniently located in Bensalem, PA
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“Where Playtime Never Paws-es”
Welcome to The Doghouse Inn—where every day is a paw‑ty! 🐶🎉
Whether your dog or cat is here for a stay‑cation or just a fun‑filled day, they’ll enjoy a safe, loving environment where happiness is always the top priority.
From our spacious, fully fenced green space to our temperature‑controlled indoor play area, pets have room to run, play, and recharge in comfort.
Boarding at The Doghouse Inn feels more like a sleepover party than a kennel stay. Cozy suites, playful days, and plenty of snuggles make every visit tail‑wagging happy—whether it’s a weekend getaway or a longer vacation.
Looking for more? Our certified trainer offers professional sessions to bring out the best in your pup, while our grooming spa keeps pets clean, comfortable, and paw‑fectly polished.
From social butterflies to nap‑time snugglers, every pet gets the perfect mix of play, rest, and love. Because here, we don’t just watch dogs and cats—we celebrate them.
At The Doghouse Inn, you can relax knowing your pet is not only cared for, but truly cherished every single day. Come see why tails wag faster here—book your pet’s spot today!
Give your pup a cozy home‑away‑from‑home with our Overnight Boarding experience. Your dog will enjoy a calm, home‑style environment with personalized care, supervised play, outdoor breaks, comfy rest spaces, and plenty of one‑on‑one attention. With limited occupancy and a peaceful atmosphere, we make sure every guest feels safe, relaxed, and genuinely cared for—just like family.
When your dog boards with us, they’re never spending the night alone. A dedicated team member stays on‑site overnight to keep everyone safe, comfortable, and cared for. Dogs enjoy plenty of time in our play areas, cozy suites, and with our staff — with very little time spent in their kennels. It’s a calm, supervised, home‑away‑from‑home experience designed to help your pup relax, rest, and feel secure.
Our Cat Boarding provides a calm; cozy retreat designed with feline comfort in mind. Each guest enjoys a quiet, low‑stress environment with soft bedding, individualized attention, and gentle enrichment tailored to their personality. Whether your cat prefers playtime or peaceful lounging, we create a soothing stay that keeps them relaxed, secure, and well‑cared‑for throughout their visit.
A full day of daycare is anything over 5 hours, and it’s packed with safe socialization, structured playgroups, outdoor time, and plenty of love from our attentive staff. Whether your pup is a high‑energy player or a laid‑back lounger, we make sure every dog enjoys a happy, enriching day in a clean, secure environment designed just for them.
Half a day daycare is perfect for a quick play session or a busy day and gives your pup all the fun in a shorter stay.
A half day is 5 hours or less, packed with safe socialization, supervised playgroups, outdoor time, and plenty of enrichment from our caring team. It’s the ideal option for dogs who need exercise, stimulation, and a happy break in their day—without committing to a full‑day schedule.
Your dog works one‑on‑one with our certified trainer to master essentials like sit, stay, recall, leash manners, and polite behavior. Each one-hour session is fully personalized and results‑driven—perfect for dogs who need focused attention and a clear path to progress.
Please note: We offer private basic training for aggressive dogs for $150.00 per hour.
In this upbeat, supportive group setting, dogs learn essential behaviors like sit, stay, recall, loose‑leash walking, and polite greetings—all taught by our certified trainer using positive, reward‑based methods. It’s the perfect class for families who want structure, socialization, and steady progress, all while strengthening the bond with their dog.
This is a 5-week class that meets once a week for 45 minutes per session.
Give your puppy the best start in life with our Group Puppy Socialization Class at The Doghouse Inn.
Designed for pups ages 3 months to 1 year, focuses on confidence‑building, positive interactions, beginner manners, and exposure to new sights, sounds, and friends. It’s the perfect blend of structured learning and safe play—helping your puppy grow into a well‑adjusted, social, and happy companion.
This is a 4-week class that meets once a week for 45 minutes per session
Bring professional training straight to your doorstep with our Private In‑Home Basic Training sessions.
Our certified trainer comes to you for personalized, one‑on‑one coaching focused on essential skills like sit, stay, recall, leash manners, and polite behavior in your dog’s real home environment.
Please note: We offer private in-home basic dog training for aggressive dogs for $175.00 per hour.
Teach Me Tricks – Fun Skill‑Building Sessions
Our Teach Me Tricks sessions are a playful way to boost your dog’s confidence while adding some impressive new skills to their routine. Whether your pup is a total beginner or already knows the basics, we tailor each session to their personality, learning style, and energy level. From cute crowd‑pleasers like shake, spin, and high‑five, to more advanced tricks like bow, or roll over, we make learning fun, positive, and rewarding.
These sessions are perfect for mental enrichment, bonding, and giving your dog a confidence boost — all while keeping training lighthearted and enjoyable. Every dog leaves feeling proud of themselves, and every owner leaves with a pup who can’t wait to show off
Designed for dogs who already know the basics, this class strengthens essential skills with more distractions, distance, and real‑world challenges. Our certified trainer guides you through focused exercises that improve loose‑leash walking, stays, recall, polite greetings, and overall impulse control. It’s the perfect next step for families who want better consistency, better behavior, and a dog who listens anywhere—not just at home.
This is a 5-week class that meets once a week for 45 minutes per session.
*Please Note: Your dog must complete the basic training class at The Doghouse Inn.*
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Classes
The Canine Good Citizen program is an American Kennel Club (AKC) certification that recognizes dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. It’s built around a 10‑skill test that evaluates polite behavior, basic obedience, calm handling, and responsible dog ownership.
What the CGC Program Teaches
The CGC test covers 10 core skills, including:
Accepting a friendly stranger
Sitting politely for petting
Allowing grooming and handling
Walking on a loose leash
Walking calmly through a crowd
Sit, down, and stay on cue
Coming when called
Politely greeting another dog
Staying calm around distractions
Handling a short, supervised separation
These skills show that a dog can behave safely and confidently in everyday situations.
🐶 Who Can Participate?
Any dog—purebred or mixed breed
Any age (though dogs must be at least 1 year old to earn the official title)
🎓 Why It Matters
CGC is widely respected as a foundation for:
Therapy dog work
Advanced obedience
Community access programs
A well‑mannered family dog
It’s essentially a “good manners diploma” for dogs—showing they’re polite, stable, and well‑trained in real‑world settings.
This program introduces young pups to the foundations of the AKC Canine Good Citizen skills through positive socialization, beginner manners, confidence‑building exercises, and real‑world practice. It’s the perfect early step for puppies learning how to be polite, well‑mannered companions at home and out in the community.
*This is a 5-week class that meets once per week for 45 minutes per session
Taught with positive, reward‑based methods, this class is designed to prepare your dog for the official CGC test while building everyday manners you’ll appreciate at home and out in the community.
*This is a 5-week class that meets once a week for 45 minutes per session*
**The fee does not include the cost of the AKC CGC test at the end of the 5-week class. Client is responsible for paying for the test**
Give your dog the complete spa treatment with our Full-Service Groom. This all‑inclusive package features a soothing bath with premium shampoo, gentle ear cleaning, face trim, nail trimming, paw pad trimming, and a sanitary trim for comfort and cleanliness. Your pup is then hand‑dried (no cage drying), thoroughly combed out, and finished with a tailored scissor trim to leave them looking neat, polished, and absolutely adorable. Perfect for dogs who need the works and deserve to look their very best.
Prices vary based on breed, size, coat condition, and temperament.
De-matting is extra.
American Eskimo (Toy or Mini): $85
American Eskimo (Standard): $100
Australian Cattle Dog: $100
Australian Sheperd: $100
Australian Terrier: $85
Beagle: $85
Bernese Mountain Dog (90+ lbs.): $165
Bernedoodle (up to 89 lbs.): $140
Bernedoodle (90+ lbs.): $165
Bichon Frise: $90
Border Collie: $100
Brussels Griffon: $85
Brittany: $100
Cavalier King Charles: $85
Cavachon: $90
Cavapoo: $105
Chihuahua (long hair): $85
Cockapoo: $105
Cocker Spaniel: $105
Collie (Rough, up to 89 lbs.): $110
Collie (90+ lbs.): $130
Corgi: $85
Dachshund (long/wire): $85
English Springer Spaniel: $100
Flat Coat Retriever: $120
German Shepherd (up to 89 lbs.): $110
German Shepherd (90+ lbs.): $130
Goldendoodle (Mini, up to 35 lbs.): $100
Goldendoodle (36-89 lbs.): $140
Goldendoodle (90+ lbs.): $165
Golden Retriever (up to 89 lbs.): $120
Golden Retriever (90+ lbs.): $140
Great Pyrenees (up to 89 lbs.): $140
Great Pyrenees (90+ lbs.): $165
Havanese: $85
Jack Russell: $85
Japanese Chin: $85
Labradoodle (Mini, up to 35 lbs.): $100
Labradoodle (36-89 lbs.): $140
Labradoodle (90+ lbs.): $165
Labrador Retriever: $120
Lhasa Apso: $85
Lhasapoo: $90
Lowchen: $85
Maltese: $85
Maltipoo: $90
Old English Sheepdog (up to 89 lbs.): $140
Old English Sheepdog (90+ lbs.): $165
Papillon: $85
Peekapoo: $90
Pekingese: $85
Pomeranian: $85
Poodle (Mini/Toy): $90
Poodle (Standard, up to 89 lbs.): $140
Poodle (Standard, 90+ lbs.): $165
Portuguese Water Dog (up to 89 lbs.): $140
Portuguese Water Dog (90+ lbs.): $165
Samoyed: $130
Scottish Terrier: $100
Schnauzer (Mini): $100
Schnauzer (Standard): $120
Schnauzer (Giant): $140
Shetland Sheepdog: $110
Shichon: $90
Shih Tzu: $85
Shihpoo: $90
West Highland Terrier “Westie”: $85
Wheaten Terrier: $100
Yorkiepoo: $90
Yorkshire Terrier “Yorkie”: $85
Give your pet a fresh, clean glow with our Bath & Brush service. This includes a gentle bath with premium shampoo, a full blow‑dry, thorough brushing to remove loose hair. Perfect for keeping coats clean, soft, and manageable between full grooms — and ideal for pups who just need a refresh, not a full makeover.
Pricing:
Small dog (0-20 lbs): $40.00
Medium dog (21-40 lbs): $50.00
Large dog (41-75 lbs): $75.00
X-large dog (over 75 lbs): $100.00
Please note: This service does not include: ear cleaning, nail trim, or any cut.
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5665 Hulmeville Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
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Co‑owner
Ellen’s calm leadership and deep love for animals keeps the business running smoothly every day.
As a certified dog trainer specializing in obedience and behavioral issues, Ellen brings expert knowledge and compassionate technique to every training session. Her approach is rooted in positive, reward-based methods that help dogs build confidence, improve manners, and overcome challenges—from leash pulling to anxiety.
With a background in animal behavior and years of hands-on experience in pet care, she ensures every service—from boarding and daycare to grooming and training—is delivered with safety, structure, and heart.
Known for her steady presence and sharp attention to detail, Ellen is the go-to for client questions, pet wellness, and making sure every tail-wagger leaves happy.
Meet the pack leaders at The Doghouse Inn:
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Co‑owner
After a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, Laura followed her passion for pets and co‑founded The Doghouse Inn.
As a certified dog groomer, she brings hands‑on expertise to the services offered, ensuring every pup not only looks their best but feels comfortable, safe, and cared for.
She also brings a sharp eye for branding, marketing, and client experience—shaping the playful yet professional identity that makes The Doghouse Inn stand out.
Known for her decisiveness, creativity, and pixel‑perfect standards, Laura ensures every detail—from the logo to the grooming table to the full client journey—reflects the heart of the brand.
Her favorite part of the job is seeing her vision come to life in wagging tails, happy clients, and a business that shines with personality.
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