ABOUT US
We strive to ensure every canine receives unique & personalized care.
providing professional and Naturalistic approaches, our full-service all-inclusive resort can accommodate and administer medical care, therapy’s, palliative care and nutritional meal programs.
Your dog will have the absolute best vacation or day stay no matter what the age, needs or breed of dog. Every dog will have the ability to enjoy the best experience and overall fun peace of mind that your furry pal is in the best care with Island dog lodge.
Our Mission
At Island Dog Lodge is to embody peace of mind with safe and loving care, embracing a holistic and wholesome environment for both dogs and their owners.
Our Goal
To create a relationship and develop a sense of community with your pet, aiding in all aspects of development, health, and wellbeing. The vision has always been to have the same like-mindedness, where dogs are not just animals, they are individuals with unique personalities and needs that are an integral part of who we are.
Meet our Team
Tracie Breski
Owner/Operator Canine Specialist
Tracie brings 35 yrs of experience and knowledge in the health & wellness industry. As a master aesthetic instructor, excellence in train the trainer and founder of Tracies Spa , Tracie has proven her skills in all facets of body, hair and skin care. Nutrition and consultation into various conditions & health have made her expertise excel in all areas that are relatable in her own life with her continuing training and care for her own large breed dogs.
Tracie has been active in the show scene to mainly sustain breed standards and apply her learning in canine disciplines and grooming styles.
Having been successful to handle and own her first love Great Dane MR. BOJANGLES
Ranking number 8th in Canada, her drive and passion for dogs in all areas never ends.
Tracie believes canines are essential to our community and she is always giving back in ways of spending years to train canines to be involved and become intricate part in special needs therapy programs. canine assistance can build confidence in reading comprehension or motor & verbal skills and just pure joy.
I wouldn’t know a life without dogs. Dogs are our heroes when we need them the most and it never matters the situation, they are by your side. Having trained canines in many areas of therapies such as special needs children and also for individuals in the most vulnerable situations, I witnessed firsthand the love, nurturing and stability a canine can provide. These many experiences shown & given to me through the eyes of my own dogs inspired me to take a leap of faith & love to start this business- because I care.
— Tracie
Lorne Burke
Lorne was born and raised in St. Peter’s. His favourite thing is taking his 4 dogs fishing or venturing to the top of the mountain and cooking fish on a campfire! Eager to put his skill as journeyman carpenter to work, he worked on renovating the east bay church hall into a one of a kind Dog Lodge. Lorne was a big part in making this dream a reality, and it wouldn’t have been possible without his hard work and support!
Proud Part of Our Community
Some of our proudest community moments:
Cambridge suites ice storm when we relocated all the dogs
Rescue pickups
Sheltered dogs during the Hurricane Fiona power outage
Olaf's holiday visits
18,000 raised for donation to trauma program
Partnered with Best of Cape Breton Gift Shop ( tree ornaments)
Our Happy Clients
We love our clients and could not be more grateful for their kind words. We work hard every day to ensure your beloved canine companions get the very best every day they are with us at the Lodge!
