Welcome to your pet’s happy place!

Where Tails Wag A Little Longer!

Lickskillet Pet Resort , LLC is a veteran-owned and operated boarding and grooming retreat where pets are treated like family. Nestled in the quiet countryside of Warrenton, NC, we provide safe, comfortable overnight stays, personalized care, and basic grooming services for dogs of all sizes. Whether your pup is here for a cozy night’s rest, a refreshing bath, or a playful stay with friends, our goal is to make every visit feel like a vacation. With a focus on comfort, cleanliness, and peace of mind, Lickskillet is where tails wag a little longer.

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Cartoon illustration of a happy, smiling dog with brown and white fur, sitting and facing forward.
Meet The Team

Our Services

Boarding

Your dog enjoys a safe, clean, and caring environment with personalized attention. Each overnight stay includes daily playtime, regular feeding, and wellness checks to ensure your pet feels right at home while you're away.

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Training

Personalized dog training through private sessions, group classes, and board-and-train programs—all tailored to your dog’s unique needs. Our training focuses on building good manners, confidence, and a strong bond between you and your pup.

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Grooming

Keep your pup fresh and clean with our grooming options. We offer gentle bathing with coat-specific shampoos, nail trims to keep paws healthy, and ear cleaning to support hygiene and comfort. These services are available as convenient add-ons during boarding stays.

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What Makes Lickskillet Pet Resort Different? 

We’re not a large-scale kennel. At Lickskillet Pet Resort, we’re a premium, more intimate facility where dogs receive individualized care from highly experienced professionals. Located on over 6 acres, our peaceful property gives dogs plenty of room to explore, relax, and enjoy a lower-stress environment. Here, your dog is never just another guest. They’re treated like family.

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Individualized attention

tailored to each dog’s personality and needs

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Highly experienced

dedicated to safety, comfort, and quality care

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Peaceful

6+ acre property with plenty of room to explore and relax

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Treated Like Family

A smaller, more intimate environment

Our team is passionate about dogs and committed to providing a stress-free experience for both pets and their owners.

Tail-Wagging Guests

  • A playful dog lying on its back on the grass, with a purple frisbee in its mouth.

    Deacon

  • Close-up of a black, white, and tan dog with long ears looking up at the camera on grass and soil ground.

    Mr. Beans

  • A gray French Bulldog puppy standing on green grass, with its tongue sticking out, looking at the camera.

    Bruno

  • A black and white dog lying on the grass with its head resting on a puppy, surrounded by green grass.

    Midnight

  • Close-up of a dog's face with large ears and brown eyes, with a purple ball and a blurred green background.

    Snap

  • Close-up of a small, curly-haired white dog with dark eyes, sitting on a black surface.

    Nala

  • A young German Shepherd dog with black and tan fur looking up, standing on a speckled floor inside an animal shelter or kennel, with a blue bed and circular toy nearby.

    Shadow

  • A woman with glasses smiling, being licked on the cheek by a dog, in an outdoor area with a chain-link fence.

    Scarlett

  • Close-up of a joyful dog with tan and white fur, wearing a black collar, outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Eevee

  • Close-up of a black and white dog with brown eyes standing outdoors on grass with blurred green background.

    Lucy

  • A yellow Labrador Retriever dog lying on green grass, facing away, with a blue collar, outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and a barn in the background.

    Ford

  • Close-up of a white dog with black eyes among green grass and blurred natural background.

    Pearl

  • A close-up of a curly-haired dog with a pink tongue, outdoors on grass, with blurred green trees in the background.

    Ruby

  • Cute dog with white and brown fur lying on green grass with small white flowers, smiling with tongue out.

    Phoenix

  • A light brown dog with a short fur coat and pointed ears is outdoors on a grassy area. The photo is taken from above, showing the dog's face and body.

    Poo Poo

  • A Siberian Husky dog with contact lenses, sticking out its tongue, looking up at the camera with a grassy background.

    KC

  • A tan and black dog with pointy ears sitting outdoors on a dirt trail in a wooded area, wearing an orange leash and collar, with a background of trees and green foliage.

    Rufio

  • View of a tan dog with large, dark eyes standing outdoors on green grass, looking up at the camera.

    Rango

  • Close-up of a puppy with a black and white coat lying on green grass, looking directly at the camera.

    Diesel

  • Jade

  • A playful black and white dog with brown eyes and a collar lying on grass, showing its front paw.

    Dolly

  • Close-up of a happy tan and white dog with a black collar, outdoors on grass and dirt, smiling with tongue out.

    Roger

  • Young black and tan dog standing outdoors on grass and dirt, looking up at the camera.

    Shadow

  • Close-up of a tan dog with large ears, wearing a red harness, standing on green grass.

    Melody

  • Close-up of a brown dog with perky ears and dark eyes, standing outdoors on grass with a blurred background.

    Mazakeen

  • Close-up of a small dog with large dark eyes looking into the camera, standing on grass and dirt.

    Gus

  • Close-up of a white puppy with blue eyes lying on grass and looking toward the camera.

    Max

  • A brown dog with blue eyes looking up with an open mouth and tongue out on grass.

    Riggins

  • Close-up of a small black puppy with blue eyes, sticking out its pink tongue.

    Bailey

  • Close-up of a happy puppy with light brown and white fur and big, dark eyes, outdoors on a dirt surface.

    Rosie

  • Close-up of a black and tan dog with pointy ears and a pink tongue, outdoors on a sunny day, with blurred greenery in the background.

    Rocky

  • A small, fluffy dog with tan and white fur, black nose, and large ears, outdoors on grass.

    Alex

  • A young brown dog lying on green grass wearing a pink birthday hat with the number 12 and a pink bandana with colorful writing.

    Diamond

  • Close-up of a small brown dog with a blue collar, holding a stick in its paw, outdoors on grass and leaves.

    Jax

  • Close-up of a happy brown and white dog standing on grass, looking up at the camera with bright eyes and a slightly open mouth showing teeth.

    Millie

  • Close-up of a happy, wet, light-colored dog with curly fur standing on a grassy area with patches of dirt.

    Blondie

  • Dog with a black face and ears holding a purple toy in its mouth outdoors.

    Phoebe

  • Two brindle and white Boxer puppies standing on a red wooden deck, looking at the camera. One puppy has its tongue out and appears happy.

    Winston & Teddy

  • "We LOVE Lickskillet! We regularly board our mini dachshund and have also done board+training which turned out great! We love having a local trustworthy place we can rely on even with same day boarding needs."

    — Kadyn A

  • "Alyssa is so amazing with our fur babies. She sent me pics and videos of them while there under her care. She is so patient and loving towards all of the fur pups. Made me feel secure leaving them with her. She will definitely be our go to for boarding and whatever else she can offer for them. I am 100% satisfied and happy with this business... I can consider them as family. I have trust issues with leaving my fur babies with someone and she made it so easy and comforting for me. I highly recommend Lickskillet Pet Resort... Thank you Alyssa for caring for them during my surgery and hospital stay."

    —Ann V

  • "The owners are so nice and have great communication. My dog Bear stayed with them from Sunday to Sunday. We received pictures and updates. Bear didn't want to leave, he had such an awesome time."

    — Cyndi S

  • "After trying different kennels that made me feel uneasy, I definitely did not feel this way about Lickskillet Pet Resort. After meeting Alyssa and her husband Daniel I had no doubt that our Shadow would be in great hands. I could tell on first meeting them both the love they have for dogs and trust me they do love them like their on. Even sending me several videos during each day of her enjoying her walks and puzzle toys. I recommend them 100%!"

    — Michelle

  • "Love this place! They are so good to our 2 chihuahuas. They give them the best care, send us pictures and videos and give us updates when requested. We feel so much better knowing that they are getting the best care from people who love animals. I recommend them without any reservations at all."

    — Susan

  • "Beautiful place with wonderful people! The Lickskillet Pet Resort is the best boarders around and we are confident our Dolly will be happy and well cared for."

    — Adam F

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Discounts That Support Our Community 

We proudly offer 10% discounts to:

  • Veterans

  • Military personnel

  • First responders

  • We also offer 10% off when multiple dogs share the same kennel. It’s our way of making things easier for multi-pet families. 

These discounts reflect our appreciation for those who serve. Please note: Discounts cannot be combined.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

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  • You can sign up through Paw Partner, here is the link: https://pawpartner.com/pz/book?p=2715977

  • Yes, we welcome visits. Just call ahead to schedule a time.

  • For the safety of all pets in our care, we require all dogs to be up to date on Rabies, Distemper/Parvo (DHPP), and Bordetella.

  • Yes. The owners live on property, so there is always someone present to monitor the facility and care for the dogs overnight. This provides an added level of safety, security, and peace of mind for our clients.

  • Please bring your dog’s food pre portioned into individual meals in sealed bags or containers. This helps us keep feeding consistent and ensures your dog stays on their normal routine.