Leader of the Pack Canine Institute

Leader of the Pack Canine Institute is owned and operated by Lisa McDonald. Lisa has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business with an accounting major from DeSales University where she graduated summa cum laude. She has held positions in corporate accounting and controllership during her professional career and has successfully passed the Pennsylvania Certified Public Accountant exam. Lisa is also proud to have served in the military as she is a US Army veteran.

Lisa has earned and successfully completed knowledge assessment testing for certification as a professional dog trainer through the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA). In addition to belonging to the CCPDT, Lisa is a Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). She is an Evaluator for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Award. Lisa continues to further her knowledge base by attending professional conferences, seminars and learning opportunities throughout the US. Her skill set and experience enable her to work with all breeds, sizes and temperaments of the canine family.

If you live in the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton, PA area and planning on heading out of town, Leader of the Pack Canine Institute offers a place to keep your dog happy and healthy while you are away. Our highly trained team will give personalized attention to your dog, ensuring our guest is comfortable and happy. All of our boarded dogs are able to enjoy a full day of fun and play at our doggy day care before retiring for the night. We provide a comforting home away from home for all of our guests. If you are looking for a pet sitting or dog boarding service that will ensure your pet is happy and comfortable, contact Leader of the Pack Canine Institute today!

Looking for a safe yet stimulating doggy day care or pet sitting service in the Allentown, Bethlehem or Easton, PA area? Our 12,100 sq ft indoor facility is ideal for dogs of all sizes and energy levels. We offer a section for big and small dogs as well as puppies. Why offer a separate section for different size dogs? Dogs are not like children. In the canine world, small dogs can get hurt if they do not match the energy level of a large dog during play. Some small dogs can keep up with the larger ones, but some are not comfortable with the big dog size or energy. This is where our small dog play area is beneficial.

We have a state-of-the-art Ecoquest Air Purification System in our play room to ensure that your pet is breathing clean, healthy, virus-free air while he is running with the pack.

In addition to the indoor area, there is also a large 10,200 sq ft, secure outdoor play area. We offer several large open play areas to group dogs together by energy in free play and create a balanced pack. Each doggy day care area is always attended by our trained staff.

While you are at work, home, or on vacation, you can watch your pet play and interact by logging onto our webcam system. This way, you are a click away from checking in to see how your pet is doing, any time of the day.

From basic training classes and advanced level skills classes to behavior modification, Leader of the Pack offers it all. With our experienced classes taught by the best dog trainers in the area, your dog can learn everything from good manners and basic obedience to more advanced concerns such as aggression and other behavior modification. Build a lifetime relationship with your pet that is based on trust and respect. Good communication and boundaries are crucial to building a great relationship between you and your dog.

If you are in the Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton, PA area, pamper your pooch in our award-winning dog grooming salon. Whether it is a day of relaxation with a bath and cut or the ultimate package of bath, style, nails, ears and massage, your pet will return home looking and feeling like a million bucks.