Northeast Raleigh | Wake Forest | Capital Blvd

Luxury Dog Boarding and Daycare in Northeast Raleigh

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Dedicated to Helping Dogs Thrive

Our Team shares the same vision, values and commitment. To provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every dog thrives. We combine expert care with innovative enrichment programs to ensure a balance of play, learning, and rest creating happier, healthier, and more confident pets. Guided by compassion, professionalism, and a passion for excellence, we are dedicated to supporting pet parents with trusted services while fostering a strong sense of community built on the love of dogs.

Courtney Barnes, CPACO

Founder & Author

Victoria Bailey

Operations Manager

Kyra Madison

Operations Manager

Abby Brooks

General Manager, Youngsville

Alex Seanor

General Manager, Gresham Lake

Laura Corder

General Manager, Raleigh

Lauren Quarantello

Client Services Manager

Karen Donoghue

Reservation Specialist

Dan Skelton

Reservation Specialist

The 5 Questions Every Dog Owner Should Ask Before Choosing Care

Make sure your dog is safe, happy, and truly cared for — not just watched.

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Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to check if a doggy daycare prioritizes a safe environment
How to ensure a daycare has experienced and qualified staff members
How to find a daycare who provides an environment suited to the needs of your dog!

Give Your Dog the Best Day Ever

(Without Feeling Guilty Leaving Them Home)

Download our free guide and learn how to keep your dog happy, active, and stress-free while you’re away.

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Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to keep your dog happy and active while you’re away
The biggest mistakes dog owners make (and how to avoid them)
What to look for in a safe, trusted dog care facility
How to eliminate boredom, anxiety, and destructive behavior

“They treat every dog like family. I never feel guilty dropping mine off anymore.”

– Local Dog Owner

Our Certifications

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Trusted Dog Care in Northeast Raleigh

Whether it's an overnight stay or a full day of play, our Gresham Lake location gives your dog room to run, a routine they can count on, and people who actually pay attention. We're easy to get to from Northeast Raleigh, Wake Forest, and the Capital Boulevard area.

Paws At Play was started by someone who loves animals, and you can tell. Everyone on the Gresham Lake team is certified in pet CPR and First Aid, so your dog is in good hands from drop-off to pick-up.

Founded by a dedicated animal lover, Paws At Play provides an elevated level of care through a highly trained, CPR- and First Aid-certified staff, ensuring your pet is in expert hands at all times. Our carefully curated services include:

Enrichment Doggy Daycare – Small, structured playgroups that focus on socialization, learning, and confidence-building.

Luxury Boarding – A comfortable, safe, and stress-free home-away-from-home for your pet.

Spa-Quality Bathing – Pampering treatments to keep your pet feeling and looking their best.

Individualized Activities – Personalized engagement to match your pet’s personality and needs.

Happy dogs looking up at the camera while playing on outdoor turf.

What we offer

We take health and safety seriously, maintaining a pristine, parasite-free environment with thorough cleaning and sanitization twice daily. To further enhance your pet’s comfort, our facility features a state-of-the-art air purification system designed to maintain optimal air quality while diffusing a calming, pet-safe scent formulated by ScentAir to help reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Your pet will receive unlimited love, respect, and attentive monitoring, ensuring their happiness and well-being throughout their stay.

At Paws At Play, we provide more than just pet care. We offer a refined, enriching experience where your beloved companion is treated like royalty. Come discover the difference exceptional care and expertise can make in your pet’s life.

More than just play

The ENRICH Experience defines what sets Paws At Play apart, care that goes beyond playtime to nurture the whole dog.

E  Every day is engaging
N  Natural instincts celebrated
R  Relationships matter most
I  Imaginative, purposeful play
C  Confidence through connection
H  Health and happiness always