Booking with the Puppy Loft guarantees a tiring day full of day-care, a comfy place to sleep, complimentary outdoor relief walks, and lots of love! You can choose the sleeping arrangements depending on your poochs preferences. Theres an option for a personal room, a smaller shared room, or a crate-free sleeping space. With a webcam in both the small and big rooms, you can make sure your pup is having a vacation of their own â and who doesnt love a little extra assurance that their pets are living their best lives?
The last thing any of us wants to do when were leaving town â be it on vacation or for a family emergency â is add something else to be worried about to our plates. You should feel safe and comfortable with whomever you entrust your pet with, and thats why we put together a list of the 10 best pet-boarding kennels in New York City. We looked at prices, ratings, and customer testimonials on quality of care to put together this list and it will continue to be updated as we learn more. Your pets health and wellbeing (as well as yours!) are incredibly important to us. Read more below on the best places to board your dog in NYC.
With 13 locations scattered across New York City, theres no doubt that Biscuits & Bath is one of the most convenient choices on this list. Packages are customizable to fit your dogs needs as well as your budget. This crate-free environment has a full-time veterinarian on staff as well as on-site trainers should you want to teach your dog new tricks. They offer different tiers of care, including three levels of VIP boarding that include massages, spa days, and private accommodation.
This 24-hour dog boarding service aims to be “your dogs home away from home” â a place where your dog wont dread going. Its a comfort to know your dog is not only in safe hands, but will be having a good time. The New York Dog Spa Hotel offers a full day of doggie day care where they can play with pooches of similar sizes. And by the time theyre all tuckered out, they can retire to their individual sleeping quarters to ensure a full nights rest so your dog can do it all over again the next day.
Theres no question that when it comes to leaving your pet in the lap of luxury, the D Pet Hotel in Chelsea has you covered. There are no crates in sight! After your pet is thoroughly tired out from a long day of dog yoga and puppy treadmills, they can relax in their choice of three suites. Accomodation ranges from the standard suite (a 4×9 bedroom that features an orthopedic dog bed and a flat screen TV) to the Uber suite (a 12×12 bedroom, with a full-size bed, and flat screen TV). You wont feel bad leaving your pet in a room as big as many NYC apartments!
It is Possible to Find a Daycare or Kennel that Allows Intact Dogs
As I mentioned above, Colombo goes to a daycare that allows intact dogs. The majority of daycares and boarding kennels in the U.S. require dogs to be spayed or neutered at six months of age in order to attend. This is one of the reasons people chose to spay or neuter their dogs early. However, I think it’s worth looking around to see if you can find one that does allows intact dogs before making the decision. When we lived in the DC area, Zara attended a vizsla-only daycare (yes, that exists and it’s called Vizsland) and the owner allowed her to come before she was spayed. Especially for small, in-house or farm daycares/kennels, it’s worth asking if the owner would allow an older intact animal to attend if they are not a problem.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][_with_animation _url=”6801″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][vc_column_text]Colombo (left) and two of his ridgeback friends[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Another reason people often want to neuter their male dogs is to reduce marking. I personally don’t find this a compelling reason to neuter a dog. Yes, Colombo does love to pee on every bush in the neighborhood if we let him. But he’s never marked inside our house or anyone else’s house. And it’s not always a male behavior. Zara started marking when she was two years old, and now lifts her leg just like a male. Marking inside the house is likely a house-training/behavior issue.
Humping is another behavior that people often want to eliminate by neutering their dogs. While it is true that neutering can reduce it, Colombo’s humping has never been excessive enough to bother me. He started when he was about six months old, trying to hump other male and female dogs at the dog park. I was vigilant about correcting the behavior every time he attempted it, using a “settle down” command. His desire to hump seemed to peak around 14 or 15 months and has since decreased. He occasionally does it at daycare, but the staff tells me that he listens well when they scold him.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][_with_animation _url=”6791″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][vc_column_text]Colombo poses at the 2019 Rhodesian Ridgeback National Specialty in Huron, Ohio.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Sorry for the gross visual, but an intact male dog’s penis often has some yellowish-green discharge that can be seen on the end of it. That is normal. It’s not a lot, but sometimes I find spots of it scattered around the house on the floor. Colombo is usually pretty good about cleaning himself down there, though.
A solid and reliable recall (“come” or “here” command) is important for any dog, not just intact ones. However, as the owner of an intact male, I feel that it’s my responsibility to be extra-careful if Colombo is off-leash. Since intact males can smell females in heat from long distances, I never want to be in a situation where Colombo chooses to run off in search of a mate. Since ridgebacks are not known for a natural recall (they were bred as independent, prey-driven hounds), I choose to use an electronic collar on Colombo any time he is off-leash. Most of the time, he comes right away when I call him. But the e-collar ensures that I have 100% compliance and peace of mind.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][_with_animation _url=”6796″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][vc_column_text]Colombo and Zara romp off-leash on the beach.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
I’ve talked about this so much over my veterinary years, I feel like I could have written a book on the subject. All kidding aside,…
Intact dogs are no more aggressive than others, but other factors need to be taken into account
I’ve talked about this so much over my veterinary years, I feel like I could have written a book on the subject. All kidding aside,…