Triple Tree Kennels

We are an in-home training and boarding facility offering obedience, tracking, and gun dog training in the heart of central Pennsylvania.

Why Choose Triple Tree Kennels?

Conveniently located just 3 miles from Route 220 in McElhattan, our kennel offers a serene and quiet environment on the mountain. With only five boarding kennels and two training crates, your dog will get more one-on-one time at our kennel than anywhere else! Every dog is let out 5 times a day for potty and play (roughly 7AM, 11AM, 2PM, 6PM, & 9PM). Boasting a one acre fully fenced GRASS yard, your dog has plenty of time and space to explore and run.

Facility: Our facility is located in our home which means it is staffed practically 24/7. The kennel itself is climate controlled with heat for the winter months and A/C for the summer months. We are proud to use Priefert’s 5x5 kennels, each one with its own Kuranda cot bed. Kennels are cleaned daily and dishes are washed and sanitized in the dishwasher.

Being a training-based kennel, we take playtime very seriously by matching up dogs with similar play styles and correcting rude/inappropriate behavior to keep your dog safe and happy. We take great pride in providing a calm, clean, and fun environment for your dog.

Raving Reviews

  • "Sammy, Maze (her adorable lab assistant), and her fiancé, Brandon, are an absolute pleasure to work with. We were very fortunate to have booked with them twice before their official opening and have seem immense growth in our pup since. Rescues come with a story already written, but Sam has shown great compassion and patience working to overcome some bad habits while building great new ones! She worked with us both in and out of our home and given us weekly feedback. We get compliments all the time when we show off our pups 'party tricks.' It's ABSOLUTELY worth the investment; do not discredit them for being new. 10/10. p.s. Rocky adores her!"

    Becca, Johnny, and Rocky (two-year-old coon hound/lab mix)

    Obedience Training Client

  • "I could not recommend Sam enough for training!! She worked with our puppy, Dash, over the summer regarding some of his leash reactivity. He made some great progress in the short amount of time we had! She was very kind and compassionate. I knew that she wanted to get into dog training and right off the bat I could tell she knew what she was doing. Very knowledgeable and I highly recommend her for training!"

    Madison Carson

    Obedience Training Client

  • "Our soon-to-be- one year old male Samoyed, Callen, was more than a handful. He was a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde - calm and sweet one minute and nipping and barking the next. We already completed a six week behavior training course with him and things were a little better, but the mood swings continued. Enter Samantha. After a two week stint with her, we were amazed at how much improved Callen was. It was as if Samantha brought us a new dog! We have continued the training at home that Samantha started. While he is not perfect, Callen has made significant strides from those days of 'Jekyll and Hyde!' We highly recommend Samantha as a trainer for your beloved dog."

    John and Kim Imrisek

    Obedience Training Client

  • "We adopted a basset hound from the SPCA. He had been sent here to get some basics about how to live in a house and to gain some weight. The difference from when I first met him at the SPCA and when I picked him up was remarkable. He was so much calmer, had some basic commands, and has put on quite a bit of weight. She did an amazing job with him."

    Kerry Perry

    Obedience Training Client

  • "My two-year-old GSP went to Triple Tree Kennels with Sam and Brandon. Knox went through the 4-week tracking program and I am extremely happy with everything they have done. Not only did he complete the tracking program, but Sam worked on obedience, and I am beyond happy with the progress he made in that area as well. The communication and videos while Knox was with them was great. I recommend to anyone that they take their dog to Triple Tree Kennels! I can say they truly care for your dog and the passion for training Sam has incomparable."

    Cody Young

    Tracking Training Client

  • "My 5-month-old Bluetick puppy (Boone) stayed here while I was traveling and it was an amazing experience. I was a little nervous being that it was Boone's first time staying away from home. He was able to play with the other dogs and received lots of attention. Boone is looking forward to his next stay with Triple Tree Kennels. I would recommend checking it out if you are in need of boarding for your dog! It was an amazing experience altogether!"

    Nick Carey

    Boarding Client

  • "I messaged Sam about training my two Heeler mixes and she was very fast to respond. She was extremely professional and listened to my concerns about my animals. She set me up for a consult and took into consideration my crazy schedule to do so! I'm excited to see some improvement with my pups. I will update my review after their training is complete! Thanks, Sam!"

    Ky Morgan

    Obedience Training Client

  • "Thanks for making quick work of a gut shot deer on such short notice. Extremely impressive pup."

    Bobby Little

    Tracking Client

  • “Highly recommend Triple Tree Kennels LLC!! Samantha was great with my 1 y/o Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab mix, Maizy. Maizy did the 2 week board and train with e-collar training. Maizy had issues with recall, leash manners, and meet and greets. Maizy needed to be leashed at home when outside or she would not come when called. I wanted Maizy to be able to be off leash, so she could enjoy her freedom to run and play with her two brothers! Maizy is now running and playing freely and comes when called!! She loves running everywhere now! Such a difference! Her meet and greets have improved! Family and neighbors comment on the difference since her training. The jumping has improved significantly and she is much calmer and when not, her “place” helps to calm her before greeting guests. Leash manners have also improved!! No more getting dragged up the driveway, walks are now a much more enjoyable for all!! Thank you Sam for your hard work, building a strong foundation, and treating Maizy as part of your family during her time with you! I looked forward to the updates we received, to see how our girl progressed during her training! I am excited to keep working with Maizy, and keep building from the strong foundation Samantha has given her!”

    Shelly Lachat

    2x Obedience Training Client

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