I can't say enough positive things about D is for Doggy! Our dog, Ralphie, has been going to daycare here for over a year and it is his FAVORITE place ever. The staff is amazing and they treat every dog as if they were their own. Ralphie never wants to leave - it's like doggy Disneyland (they even decorate for Halloween, Christmas, etc.!). We've left Ralphie overnight here for both weekend trips and 2-week vacations, and every time has been a success. He has separation anxiety, so boarding at D is for Doggy is perfect because he's never left alone and never put in a crate. The staff is fantastic with following with specific food and medication instructions. Ralphie also gets groomed here and Jesus does an amazing job. He is so sweet and patient with dogs who hate getting groomed. I've referred many other dog owners to D is for Doggy, so I felt it was high time I leave a review. Run your dog here ASAP! read more

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I picked up my all white dog after grooming with a large greyish black streak down his side. When I asked the staff what this was they said they thought it was a birthmark and took him to the back to remove it. Several minutes later the groomer came out and said they couldn't get the stain off of him. She informed me they were doing construction in the back and he was laying on the floor under it. The conversation got worse and worse from there. She told me "it was likely something from the air conditioner and she didn't know what it was but it definitely wasn't dangerous." She then casually said if they couldn't get it off I wouldn't have to pay for the grooming.... as if he was a sweater that got stained at the dry cleaner. They ended up giving him two more baths and getting most of it off with Dawn dish soap... which is what they use to take oil spills off of sea creatures. My dog was unsupervised, laying in construction chemicals and came out from his grooming stained. After all of that, they still charged me and barely apologized. I was a regular customer for several years and this was one of the worst experiences I've ever had. Needless to say we have never been back. read more

I don't even know where to begin with our love for D is for Doggy! My dog Simon started here when he was about 4.5 months old. I was nervous at first, but after a short trial run, we were both completely hooked! Now, at a year old, Simon has practically grown up at D is for Doggy, visiting several times a week. One of the things I love most is being able to check in on him throughout the day, and seeing how happy and exhausted he is after a full day of play is priceless. But the absolute highlight is that Simon can't even walk by the place without begging to go inside! When I drop him off, he literally runs to each staff member, tail wagging, full of excitement and joy. It's such a relief knowing he's in excellent hands, having the best time, while I'm at work. His social skills with other dogs have grown tremendously, and I credit that to his time at D is for Doggy. We also get Simon groomed here by Prae, and she's just incredible! His last grooming was so relaxing for him, he actually fell asleep. Every haircut has been perfect, and you can tell how much love she puts into her work. We are beyond grateful for the care and affection Simon receives at D is for Doggy--it truly feels like a second home for him! read more

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Fantastic place! The staff are extremely kind, responsive, and have made it a great place to bring my dog where I know she's taken care of. She never wants to leave! read more

My dog Frankie sprints up the sidewalk when he realizes I'm taking him to daycare. They are so attentive and he loves it. Couldn't recommend it more. read more

D is for Doggy has been the BEST..... My dog, Benji, went there for years. He was never healthy, but he was happy. He had to be euthanized a month ago, after he had an acute medical emergency for which surgery was the only option. He wasn't a good candidate. Benji enjoyed going to D is for Doggy, initially, when I was working and he was young, almost every weekday. More recently, when he was older and I, retired, he went once or twice a week, as he loved the place, but would sleep most of the day. I adopted a new pup who hails from Puerto Rico rather quickly. I had to go to a funeral out of town, the week after Benji crossed the Bridge. D is for Doggy agreed to meet Luca for a trial run, and they said they expected that he could spend the day when I had to go out of town. In fact, Luca had a good time, even though he was brand new to NYC, to me, and to D is for Doggy. He's gone back 2 or 3 times the last few weeks, and now he pulls me in the D is for Doggy direction! I have been getting photos and e-mail communications every time Luca goes to D is for Doggy, and I am so pleased that he has become like family to the UWS D is for Doggy. The staff have been fantastic. We all miss Benji, who not-too-long-ago was deemed Doggie of the week for being such a sweet grandpa, and Luca is learning to becomfortable in NYC with D is for Doggy's help. read more

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We've been sending our dog Stella to daycare once a week and board her occasionally when we travel. Stella has a great time there and is so excited when we drop her off she immediately runs into the daycare and off with the employees. She always looks so happy when D is for doggy sends us pictures of her. We also love the cageless overnight boarding so she can have company at night. read more

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This is the happy place for my dog Blue he is been in training since he is 10 weeks old to become my service dog. His socialization skills are upmost in order he gains his qualifications for been recognize from ADA and at the same time he will never be a puppy again and D for Doggy at Amsterdam Avenue in the Upper West Side was a recommendation from his trainer and a pet fellow parent. Blue absolutely love D for Doggy love the attention, care and tender love of all the staff pouring to him. They are on top of the little pretty things as his first baby tooth came out and his first Halloween picture! I am grateful to all the staff for the caring and love to my puppy he always came home happy and tired of play all day with his fellow friends. Thank you! read more

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My dog is in the small dog room and she loves it. The staff is very friendly and I like being able to see what is going on by looking at my phone. read more

PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR DOG HERE! I have never left a yelp review in my life. Please consider another boarding service for your pup! There are so many other options in the city! I took my puppy there for a few overnights - the moment we pick him up he immediately had to relieve himself and was desperately parched. Worst of all he left with a huge scratch under his eye and no one on staff communicated anything to us. Save yourself the headache and additional vet fees to come and look for other daycare/boarding options. read more

Asta is now just over 18 months old, and still loves going to D is for Doggy. She definitely considers it an extension of her home, and her favorite thing is to hang out in the reception area and greet the other pups and humans that come in. We couldn't be happier with our experience with D is for Doggy, and recommend it all the time to other dogs/there humans. Asta has gone there pretty much daily for daycare since she was 4 months old--even if just for a couple hours (we do the unlimited monthly)--has also gone for grooming, and the occasional boarding. The only sad thing is that Asta still misses Christina, who became the Assistant Manager at the E. 94th Street location. We visit sometimes, and she is SO happy to see her. She looooooves Laura and Kelly--both of whom are amazing and are absolutely devoted to the dogs and attentive to their well-being, personalities, special needs. Asta spent the night at Laura's home once, and Kelly has been helping Asia with some of her more difficult manners (like, "quiet" and "wait") and some tricks. My dog has zero patience when food is involved, or when, as doodles do, she gets overly excited, but we're getting there. And we love the other folks at D is for Doggy, too. It's such a great place. (There are staff who love dogs so much that they choose to work there even though they are allergic to them--and they show the dogs so much love and affection, you would never guess!) We've seen so many dogs come in whose humans say are anxious or have separation anxiety or whatever, and within a few days or week or two at D is for Doggy, you start seeing a real change and how comfortable the dog is becoming with the people and the "pack" and how they are playing and know they are in a good place. And of course we know all the "regulars" who are so excited when they arrive and barely look "goodbye" at their people, before trying to dash down the hallway to the dog rooms. And side note to the reviewer who complained about the 10% discount: That only applies to a full groom, so maybe that's the confusion--if the dog only got a "great bath, nail trim, etc." versus a grooming (i.e., including a haircut). I made a similar mistake at another place where I thought a special Sunday price was for a full groom, and turned out it was only for a bath. However, I've never seen Kelly been anything but kind and professional and go the extra mile with all of the doggy parents--and we are at the store A LOT--did I mention how much Asta loves being there? Sometimes we just go and visit. read more

We always leave our miniature schnauzer for grooming and daycare. Wynter, the groomer, did a great job styling our mini schnauzer and added a flower collar (how cute). Amsterdam location. read more

Thank you D is for Doggy for taking the best care of my pup! Jagger will definitely be back:) this is the only daycare I trust in NYC!

D is for Doggy is the "paws down" best day care/school for pups. They are always so sweet, remember everything about your dog and have cameras. Could not ask for more! We make the commute to take Frank to both Amsterdam and 6th avenue. He loves them and so do I! read more

Loooooove d is for doggy. The UWS location and 6th avenue one are the two biggest. The live webcam is awesome and ensures that I can see my little frenchie whenever I want during the day- and also makes me feel like this place has nothing to hide- unlike many other daycares that don't even allow a visit. It's about $54 for a full day, which is steep but my french bulldog loves it here. We will be back and be sure to get the gilt deal- it is a steal! read more

Follow up: They've done it again! Absolutely nailed the look we were going for. Such a clean and sharp look for our special dog. Also he peed on the floor, and I know has pooped on the floor there too, nevertheless, the staff couldn't possibly be nicer about it. Less expensive than other places we've been quoted too. So incredibly happy with the grooms we have had here! Tip your groomer-they deal with a lot of shit (literally) read more

I honestly don't know what I'd do without D is for Doggy on the Upper West Side on Amsterdam Ave. This is my dog, Phineas's, second home. They treat him like he's their son. They take such exceptional care of him and have been an absolute godsend. I'm so incredibly grateful to them for all they do. Special shouts to managers Kelly (Nicole) and Alissa for all they do to run this branch of the business. The whole team is just amazing. Best place I've ever had carer for my dog. Thank you times a million! read more

I purchased a groupon for my dog to try out doggy daycare. She's not a very social dog but I wanted her to be around other dogs rather than stuck in the house everyday. Today I took her for her second daycare day, and she was so happy! I was shocked! It's also great that they have cameras so you can check in to see if your dog is enjoying it or not. I definitely recommend this place! read more

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I'll start off by saying that this does seem to be a good daycare with kind and caring staff, it just was not the right fit for my dog. I took my dog here a few times. He is a little bit shy at first, but usually starts to open up and play the more times he goes. I noticed that after leaving him there for 9 hours, he would still come back home with lots of energy. From his previous daycare experiences in our old town, I thought this was a little bit abnormal because he usually comes home exhausted. The daycare has cameras and live streams which is a cute idea and allows you to check up on your pup throughout the day. Whenever I would check it out, my dog would be alone and sitting on the outskirts of the room. Most dogs were walking around, not engaged. This prompted me to ask the staff what they do to facilitate play and what activities they do with the dogs, and they stated that they really don't do that. They told me there are also no toys for the dogs to play with. This was not a good fit for my dog because he does better when play between dogs is facilitated and activities are planned. It felt to me that I was just paying to drop him off and have him sit disengaged all day. Depending on your dog's personality, this daycare may or may not be the right fit. The facility is clean with lots of natural light from the big windows, staff is super nice and accommodating, and they do separate dogs by size. They also offered transportation options which is another pro! read more

This is a new pets daycare for dogs under 30 lbs . Perfect location around the Corner from our house!!! Our dog TAZ loves it here . The people are fantastic and the rates are awesome !!! We have dropped TAZ off a couple times and he loved it ... BONUS this place also has the nest cam so you can check in with you pet anytime !!! Great feature I love the indoor facility and the NO crate atmosphere ..... the facility is spotless decorated nice for the dogs ..... Cheers TAZ and family read more

They did a great job grooming my baby! They made her look beautiful and cut her hair just as I asked. They took their time with her since she's an older dog and I couldn't be more happy with the care and love she received! 10/10 recommend read more

I haven't posted in Yelp for a while and felt it was only right to do with my experience With this business, to warn others. I want to give 5 stars for the groomer who gave my pup a great bath and nail trim, etc., and zero stars for the receptionist Kelly. She denied 10% off grooming service as posted on the storefront and in the brochures. I asked her to call the manager to clarify and she gave me a whole lot of horrible customer service and threw a tantrum. I thanked her after I paid and left a tip for the groomer, and this Kelly WOULD NOT even thank me or look at me. If this is how they treat their new customers I wondeer how they really treat my dog when I am not around. read more

Best doggy day care ever! If you're looking for a place that will care for your fury friend just as much as you do, than you're in the right place. The staff and manager (Laura is a gem!) are attentive, polite, accommodating and kind. The facility is safe,clean and organized. Most importantly, your pet is cared for, loved and showered with attention during their stay. D is for Doggy, is a paw-fect place for your furry friend. -Tee read more

Dear D is for Doggy, Thanks for the extra water breaks and the new squeaky toy and treats! xxxoooReggie read more

The UWS Amsterdam Ave location is the best daycare/boarding facility my dog has been to. The workers are young, energetic and seem to love the dogs. There is an online video (which is great) from a camera and I've observed how they come in and play with the dogs and if there's an accident, almost immediately it's cleaned up. They also get to know your dog by name which is a sign of caring. The best endorsement is Duke- as soon as we are a block away, he starts pulling me towards the place. He loves it there!! And when he comes home, he sleeps and rests since he's had so much exercise and fun. I highly recommend D is for Doggy!! read more

Bella just groomed from D is for Doggy and they did such a wonderful job! They have an amazing day care service I use every week with special packages. You really get great attention to your fur babies! I highly recommend! read more

D is for Doggy is the best! When we got our dog Quincy last summer, we started looking for daycare, but struggled to find one that was open late so that we wouldn't have to rush home after work. D is for Doggy stood out because it was open until 9:00pm on weekdays, and then seemed almost too good to be true when we looked further: it had big glass windows to see where the dogs stay (bright and spotlessly clean), webcams so you can check in from anywhere, affordable packages, boarding overnight, and more. We signed up, and it turned out to be even better than all that. The staff here is incredibly friendly and helpful, and Quincy loves it (we bring him several days per week, have done boarding for multiple days, and have also had him groomed here). Can't recommend it highly enough! read more

LOVING Monty's new doggie daycare! The facility is clean, modern, and very bright so a lovely place for the boy to spend his days. The staff has been SO accommodating with our trial and then setting up his set schedule. They even pick up and drop off as we live 1.5 blocks away! A great perk is the NEST cam so when I remember, I can check in on him and see he's having a great time with his pals. Monty is a big dog/ 75lbs and one of the first in their new "big friendly dogs" program - we couldn't be happier and recommend 100%. Monty comes home exhausted and happy :) Send your dog! read more

Extremely professional staff and clean environment. We have used D is for Doggy for years and the new location is as good as it gets. Our two dogs love spending time there and we always comfortable when we are away and the dogs are in D is for Doggy's care. read more

This daycare is the best! Our dog Ru hated daycare until we tried D is for Doggy. At other daycares she was always scared and never interacted with other dogs, but here she runs to go in when we drop her off in the morning. She loves the staff and so do we. Super friendly and all around awesome people who clearly love dogs. Highly recommend bringing your dog here. read more

D is for doggy is my favorite doggy daycare in the city. I used to bring my dog down to their downtown location but they have recently moved uptown near my apartment and it's made my life so much easier! The space itself is clean and the dogs have ample space to play! My dog has come home every day tired and happy as a clam! D is for doggy continues to wow me and I have never trusted anywhere more! The staff is also amazing which is just the icing on the cake! read more