We absolutely love D Is for Doggy! We have been sending our mini-schnauzer since she was a year old for a few days a week. The staff is amazing - they are so kind, know her so well and are so excited to see her every time we drop her off. I always feel that she is in a safe place and that they are taking good care of her. We love the webcam feature, but we are so comfortable now we barely ever check, other than to see her playing and having fun. Would highly recommend to anyone considering sending their pup. read more

If you are considering coming here for grooming services, DO NOT. On 11/12/25, I brought my two dogs here for the first time. After the appointment, my younger dog's back was very sensitive. Anytime he was touched there, he would wince. The following day, he started itching, and we started to feel bumps on his back. Neither of our dogs has EVER had this problem. We were so worried, and he was so uncomfortable from the irritation that we took him to the vet. The vet gave us antibiotics and a medicinal shampoo for him and informed us that this was a bacterial skin infection. The first red flag was that the groomer who took them was not very friendly with the dogs. Previous groomers we've had interact with them and at least say hi or something when we first arrive to make them feel more comfortable. Even going to the vet feels more inviting. While booking, we made sure to say it was my youngest one's first time in hopes they'd be more gentle. After saying bye to the dogs, we were informed that they would call us once they were ready, but while waiting, we started to feel like it was taking a long time. We called them for an update, and the lady on the phone said, "They haven't told you?" The worst, most ominous thing to hear when leaving your dogs in a new place! Our hearts sank, fearing the worst, and then she told us that they had finished and our dogs were waiting. Who knows how long they were sitting there waiting while we were right across the street waiting for the phone call. When we saw them, they looked so sad and upset! I have never seen them look like that. My older dog has been groomed multiple times elsewhere and always leaves with a huge smile full of energy, but he was not pleased. My younger dog, a mini aussie, who had never been groomed before, had the saddest little face when we first saw them. They did not look happy at all, and all energy was sucked out of them. If you love and care for your dogs as much as I do, TAKE THEM ELSEWHERE. read more

My pup loves spending the day here! He has made many fur friends and gets so excited when we even pass by the daycare on walks. Everyone is so personable and happy to see us at drop off. Family like atmosphere. Definitely recommend! Love that they have a webcam so you can check in on your fur baby throughout the day. read more

My dog loves to come here and gets so excited to see his human and dog friends at daycare. The staff is lovely to talk to, I trust them with my dog, and I can tell they genuinely care about the dogs there. They know the dogs by name, their personalities, and they give them attention during the day with pets and play, which not all daycares do. I also like that they have cameras and I can watch my dog during the day. read more

Beware, money is a priority over your dog's safety Luna was an ongoing daycare attendee at D is for Doggy E 84th until she was attacked by another dog at daycare. It was the second time that this dog has been aggressive towards my dog, and after asking they be in separate rooms, they let the dog back in who went straight over and attacked my dog. They never checked my dog to assess injury and when I took her home she was bleeding and has a tear in her ear. Also never followed up to ask how she was doing. They admitted this dog has been aggressive towards other dogs on several occasions, but continue to keep the dog there! Additionally, the handlers are constantly on their phone texting and not watching the dogs. VERY disappointed, we were loyal customers and loved D is for Doggy. But safety needs to be #1! read more

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Our pup JJ loves to go to daycare. He's always happy when we're close by. We love to see his tail wag as we walk to up their door. The staff are friendly and professional. Thank you D is for Doggy for taking care of our fur-baby. read more

Chili jumps for joy at the door when we get to daycare! He has so much fun and is exhausted at the end of the day which is perfect after a long day at work! Thankful to the staff at D is for doggy! read more

D is for Doggie on the upper east side is great! The staff is always a pleasure to work with and you can tell they enjoy their jobs and love the dogs! It's always a relief leaving my dog there knowing she is in great hands!! read more

Love this place! I feel totally at peace with leaving my pup here. They remember his name every time he is dropped off (once a week or so). I love that they have a live puppy cam and I often see a worker giving my pup hugs and pets. The staff is really friendly and you can tell they really love the dogs. read more

My pup has been here since 2022. As owner of a rescue, it was very important to find a caring and understanding personnel. She enjoys her time there and loves the staff. Whereas, I love that I can always check-in via webcam to see how her day is going. It is a win-win for both of us. read more

Our pup has been going to this location for 3 years and he loves it! the staff takes such good care of him and we always have so much confidence that he will be safe and have a great time when he's there! read more

This is a review for Jesus, the groomer. I just picked up my dog Roo (breed is Coton de Tulear) from his appointment. This is by far the best haircut he has EVER had. Jesus did exactly what we discussed prior to the appointment and the precision is impeccable. Absolutely perfect job. We will be back! BTW, I also use D is for Doggy for boarding and I have had great experiences with the team. They are super nice. I love the live pup cam too, so fun! read more

I've taken my fur baby to several groomers in Manhattan. All different prices and neighborhoods. I can truly say D is for Doggie is not only our favorite result but our furbaby Macie loves getting groomed by Aki and never shakes when we drop her off! Love it here read more

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My dog was traumatized after spending time here. At the time, they didn't separate the small from large dogs. Every time I looked at the camera the worker was shoving/ pushing my dog off of her (I assume he was scared and wanted to be picked up). My dog became depressed and somber. Thankfully, once I stopped taking him, he regained his happy, playful temperament. In addition, I now know of at least 2 dogs that have "escaped" while under their care. Don't do it. Find someplace else. read more

From trying to get a human on the phone to my appointment being lost, this place was a disaster. I showed up for my appointment, for which I had a paper trail, yet there was no record of it. My new pup was clearly anxious while we were stuck in the waiting area, yet the front desk employee had us waiting there for 15 minutes trying to figure out a solution. Which she ultimately did not do. Not even an offer to make a new appointment, much less trying to make good on the first one. After all this, I emailed the person who booked the original appointment, and NOTHING. Not even a simple apology. Just silence. Take your business somewhere else - this place doesn't care about you, your time, or your dog. read more

Moved to NYC a year ago and had no luck in finding a decent groomer who not only does a great cut on my two Morkies but also genuinely cares for your fur children. Stumbled across D is for Doggy after recently moving to UES a couple weeks ago. I must say I am thoroughly impressed. Not only did Jesus do an amazing job on making them look amazing he also took some time before taking them back to get to know them and allow them to warm up to him a bit. I so much look forward to returning here in a few weeks for their next groom! Thank you D is for Doggy for a great experience! read more

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We were taking our pup Jasper to D is for Doggy at 94th - until they opened this one even closer to us! The 84th st location is just as awesome... we love it - clean, spacious, and webcams so you can check in on your dog throughout the day. If there are lots of pups, they can separate them into areas for big pups and little guys. There are beds and a very popular plastic stairway (J is a big fan of this). Everyone who works here is super nice and accommodating. We can tell Jasper likes coming here because every time we're on the street and walk by, he tries to go in - even if they're closed! read more

We have had our puppy at D is for Doggy for 1 month now and have been thrilled with their staff, service and care. They have been extremely responsive and communicative during the day with consistent updates with pictures and any issues that arise during the day. The webcams are great for checking in on our dog as well. We are very happy we have gone with D is for Doggy and would highly recommend them to other dog owners. Looking forward to continued great service for our pup. We were introduced to D is for Doggy via their puppy play hour on Saturday mornings which is also great for new dog owners like we were. Christina, Emma and staff are excellent. read more

I cannot say enough good things about D is for Doggy! Being a helicopter parent to my sweet fur baby I am VERY particular with her, to say the least. When I had heard positive reviews about D is for Doggy through her furiend's parents in our building I figured I would stop by and see for myself. First off, the facilities are extremely clean. I notice there's always a mid-day cleaning of the floors and beds and when there are accidents they're cleaned up rapidly. Second, I love the fact that there's a human in the room with the pups all day, keeping an eye and making sure they're all safe - that goes a long way. Third, the fact that you can watch the dogs on the Nest cam makes me feel even more comfortable as I can see first hand what's going on at any time of the day. If you need your dog to be fed during their stay, they'll set time aside for your pup to eat. If they need any relief walks, you just need to alert the staff and they'll make sure your pup gets outside. I also love checking my personal email during the day and seeing a picture of my pup playing around with her furiends, it just melts my heart! When my dog realizes it's daycare day as we leave our building in the morning, she RUNS in the direction of the facilities and whimpers at the door to get inside, which says so much in itself. And when I pick her up at the end of the day she is EXHAUSTED from playing all day long. The staff is incredibly friendly and great to work with; I trust my pup is in good hands with their diligence in updated vaccination records. I have already recommended DIFD to a coworker and I look forward to continuing to use their services. Thank you for being so great to my fur girl! read more

My dog came home from this daycare last fall with a huge bite mark and had to be taken to the vet with an infected cut and was put in a cone for two weeks. Most recently they lost a puppy that's now roaming the streets of NYC. Horrible horrible business! read more

D is for Doggy is THE BEST!! Not only do the people who work there seem to really care about and love the dogs, it's great that they also have live webcam so you can check in to see what your dog is up to at any given time (from 9am-6pm). We use them for doggy daycare and for boarding on a pretty regular basis and our puppy has the time of his life! The open sleeping plan is great as well since our puppy has separation anxiety and does not do well if left in a crate. We live closest to the 84th st. location, but it's also really nice that the 94th st. location is open as well - especially since 84th isn't currently open for boarding (but they DO let you drop off at that location and they'll transport your pup to the other location for you)! If we pass D is for Doggy on a walk my puppy always tries to stop and go in as he has the best time there! The space is large and gives plenty of room for the dogs to run around, there are dog beds and some play structures for them, and it's kept very clean. Dogs of all sizes/ages are kept together which some might not like, but I really do since it teaches my puppy to play appropriately with all dogs. And the staff keeps a great eye on them so it's not really anything to worry about anyway. Long story short it's great, and one of the better priced options around as well. read more

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We absolutely love this place. Our dog plays all day and really has fun which is our goal. The place is very clean and the staff very nice and caring. We just did our first grooming there. Our Sheepadoodle Zoe was matted but we didn't just want a buzz cut. They did exactly what we asked. They paid attention to detail and took their time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

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My dog, Pippa, absolutely loves D is for Doggy! In fact, even on days where she doesn't go, she's always trying to drag us in the direction. Once we made the mistake of casually walking by and she sat down in front of the D is for Doggy entrance and refused to move (we had to carry her home). Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Facility is clean and includes large plastic "steps" and tunnels for the dogs to play on/in. Prices are very fair relative to local competition. I also love that we can check on her at anytime through their Nest video feed. They also email us photos of her most days. read more

Most caring and friendly Doggy day care to which I've taken my dog Starbuck. She actively pulls me in when I drop her off and I know she's in good hands all day. If you're near one of their locations, consider yourself lucky. read more

D is for Doggy is a home away from home for our puppy! She sprints to daily daycare where she is received with love, amazing care, and a great community of furry pals. The staff, Christina, Kim, and Shakerah, show our dog unconditional love and closely monitor her well-being, feeding, and health throughout the day. We love the email updates we receive and watching our pup on the camera. D is for Doggy is also great with walks, pick-ups, drop-offs, grooming and puppy playtime. The company really does it all and we HIGHLY recommend their services! read more

They do not have enough dogs to separate by size yet. They require you to notify them if you like your dog walked, which I initially didn't realize. They don't have toys or play with the dogs, but they do have free webcams and do have a team member in the room all day quickly cleaning up after the dogs. My dog came home stressed and with loads of energy. At our normal daycare, she plays all day and comes home exhausted. The owner was very responsive to my concerns and did offer us the option to take my dog to their other location which separates by size and explained that in a month or so as their popularity grows they will separate at this location as well. Maybe we'll give it another try when they have more pups. read more

Our dog has been going to the 84th street location for about a month now and is loving it! He loves the staff and dog friends - it's become a second home for him! The facilities are very clean and the staff is extremely thoughtful. They were aware that our dog is more sensitive to loud noises, so they paid special attention to him during a fire alarm test to make sure he wasn't startled. The hours are great being 7am-9pm and they are happy to feed and walk your dog as needed! We were a bit anxious about sending our dog to daycare but we are so happy to have found such a reliable and friendly spot! Highly recommend D is for Doggy to all dog parents! read more

I am soooo glad they opened one of these in my neighborhood! I used to have to go to Biscuits and Bath because they were the only ones open late but I couldn't stand how expensive they were AND that they charge a ridiculous surcharge for pickup after 7pm. D is for Doggy has the same hours, no extra fee, and is slightly cheaper- plus much cleaner. The staff has always been really nice as well. I'll definitely continue to utilize them for daycare- especially on weekends! read more

Christina is absolutely the best! We sent our puppy to several weekends' puppy playground, everyone was so friendly and Christina always gave us the best advice on training/playing with our new best friend! We can't wait to be back! read more

We switched from a different place because I've heard that pups may be better cared for here. Wrong. I guess they just don't care about the cameras (because most people don't have a choice anyway and will keep coming back). When I looked at the live stream, there were three people in the room. Two were standing near a wall (one yawning), and the third one was wiping an accident on the floor (with what looked like a paper towel). My dog put their front paw on his knee, hoping for some attention. Not only did they not get attention (not even a sideways glance), but they almost got elbowed in the head. Normally, it's just the dogs being left alone to run around/sleep, which is bad enough, but this really takes the cake. That's how your dogs are going to be treated--completely ignored for hours or end. (Just like at the place we switched from. I honestly don't know if there's a daycare place in the city that treats dogs well.) The one star is because at least my dog never got physically hurt there (by a dog or a human). read more

My labradoodle has been going to D is for Doggy since they opened this location in February. He absolutely loves it. The staff takes great care of him throughout the day - they often send me photos of him and his friends playing and keep me updated on his overall well being. I love that you can watch the dogs online during daycare hours as well. Every penny I spend on daycare is well worth it because of the amazing staff, the clean facilities, and overall the friendly and safe atmosphere they create for the dogs. This is his home away from home! read more

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I cannot say enough great things about D is for Doggy. I used to walk my dog to the location on 93rd street, and now that this location has opened so much closer to my apartment I so happy to send my pup there everyday! Christina and her staff are so kind, and truly love animals. I always feel so relaxed when my dog is there and am 100% confident that she is in the absolute best hands. I love that I get to spy on my dog during the day via their web cameras, and whenever I pick her up at the end of the day she is so happy. Somehow they also have the absolute cutest and sweetest dogs in their care, and my dog has made so many great friends at daycare. If you're looking for a daycare for your dog, you cannot do better than D is for Doggy! read more

I cannot say enough great things about D is for Doggy. This is our first pup in the city (golden retriever), and it's been a game changer sending her here M-F while we're at work. She started going as soon as she had her vaccinations and it's been about a month. - She absolutely loves it, and like other reviewers here, gets so excited in the mornings to go...once we're halfway down the block she basically sprints the rest of the way to the door. - Socializing her with the other pups has been great; she stopped her puppy nipping with us almost immediately, and loves playing with other dogs (at daycare and everywhere else)! She's also exhausted by the time she gets home, which is an added bonus. - The facility itself is clean, and the always-on nest cameras are great for us to check in on her throughout the day. They also email photos and updates throughout the day, and are quick to respond if we have a question or concern. - Lastly, and most importantly, the staff is so thoughtful and reliable...not only are they are caring towards the dogs, but are always accommodative of our schedules and any other needs. I would HIGHLY recommend D is for Doggy! read more

We started taking our french bulldog puppy here a few weeks ago and we couldn't be happier with the service! The staff are very friendly and enjoy playing with the dogs! We also like the fact that we can check in on our puppy on the webcam. The service has been exceptional from the get-go and we will continue bringing our puppy here for the foreseeable future! read more

We've been taking our pup, Millie, to D is for Doggy since she was just 16 weeks old, now she's 9 months and loves going to day care every day! The staff is communicative, cleans up immediately and truly loves all of the dogs. They have Nest camera's which you can access at any time, giving you a look at what your pup is up to. And our favorite part, they often send you pictures during the day of your pup and his/hers friends (example attached). I would highly suggest giving them a shot! read more

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Very friendly staff and management!!! I tried a few places in the upper East side and this is my favorite. The dogs are well behaved and they have a high quality camera for any client that drops off their dog. I ended up buying a 30 pack as my dog Harper loves this places and comes home nice and tired! There is also a big window looking into the daycare room in case you want to watch your dog for a little. read more

Kaia has been going to D is for Doggy since she was 4 months old, she is now 1! We typically go to 94th and sometimes pop into 84th because the Manager is lovingly referred to as "aunty Christina" to our dog. The staff at 84th are professional and always engaged with the dogs. They have become an extension to our dog's family. We love these guys so much! Woof! read more

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My dog Wally comes here about twice a week. Every time we walk in the staff is extremely friendly and knows every dog as soon as they come in. They are great at communicating with us if they have any concerns or questions and always keep my pup's best interests in mind. I wouldn't send my dog anywhere else read more

I have been bringing my puppy Ollie to D is for Doggy once a week for the last month. In the few times he's been he has become OBSESSED and loves it so much. We had to change our walking route because he learned the street and will sit on the corner and cry if he can't go in. He loves to socialize so the open floor plan is perfect for him. The staff is always very sweet, friendly, and accommodating! read more

I've tried a few different daycares for my active shih poo and this place by far is the best. The staff and service go above and beyond to make sure our pup gets what he needs. The puppy cam allows me to check in throughout the day just to make sure he's okay. If you're looking for doggy daycare then this is the place to go. read more