Good Dog Retreat

Good Dog Retreat handles dog boarding and daycare in Manteo, NC, from its location at 716 US-64. It takes dogs of every size, from small breeds through giant ones, and grooming is available as well. The kennel describes itself as a social outlet for dogs, serving the Outer Banks area.

Services and amenities

• Overnight dog boarding
• Doggie day care
• Dog grooming
• Individual sleeping space for each dog
• Owner-provided food and bedding welcome

What a stay looks like

Each dog gets its own space to sleep, unless an owner boarding several dogs asks to keep them together. Boarders can join the socialized daycare group during the day when their owner wants that. Meals come from home, which helps for dogs on a set diet, and owners can send along familiar bedding.

Size is not a barrier. Small, medium, large, and giant dogs are all accepted, so a household with two very different dogs does not have to split them between two facilities.

Who it suits

Dogs that like company get the most out of the setup, since daycare runs alongside boarding rather than separate from it. Owners who would rather their dog have a quieter stay can say so, and the dog keeps to its own space. Grooming is offered here too, which is useful at the end of a beach week when a dog goes home sandy.

Practical details

Good Dog Retreat is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Reservations are made by phone at 252-256-2598. The facility can also be reached by email at info@gooddogretreat.com or through its website at gooddogretreat.com, and it keeps active Facebook and Instagram pages where day-to-day updates are posted.