Mary Mac's Doggie Retreat

Mary Mac's Doggie Retreat provides dog boarding and daycare in New Orleans, at 1470 Annunciation St, Suite 3105. The approach is built around a fear-free, low-stress routine. Playgroups stay small and are grouped by size, temperament, and age, and the facility works at a 1:5 staff-to-dog ratio.

What a stay includes

Suites are set up with memory foam beds, individual blankets, and soft jazz music at bedtime. Specialized enrichment activities come with every service, and staff send daily behavioral reports by email with pictures. Puppy and senior boarding are offered with care tailored to each age group. Indoor play space is climate controlled, and there is outdoor space as well.

What makes it different

Small-group play is the core of the model. Instead of one big open playroom, dogs spend the day with a handful of similar dogs, alternating structured play and rest. The enrichment work is aimed at building confidence rather than just burning off energy. For a dog that gets anxious away from home, that kind of structure often matters more than square footage.

Services

• Traditional boarding, $70 to $75 per night
• Doggie daycare with small, matched playgroups
• On-site grooming
• Medication administration
• Enrichment activities with every service

Booking and practical details

The retreat is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Booking is handled online at marymacsdoggieretreat.com. Vaccinations are required. Owners can also reach the retreat at 504-354-8991 or info@marymacsdoggieretreat.com, and it keeps Facebook and Instagram pages.