I've sent my dog Leo to Glencadia dog camp a grand total of four times and three of those days were a week long or more. He had a great time each time he went and although there were a few small incidents where he has been slightly injured, this was just due to him running around and potentially sliding into trees or branches like the silly goober he is. These were promptly reported and they made sure to keep the cuts and bruises well attended to. I thoroughly enjoy seeing the dog romps that Will posts to their Instagram page as well as the photo updates that are shared. The new tagging system that uses AI to automatically find Leo's photos within the daily photo sets is super convenient as well. The van service has been a godsend, especially for me as a non-car owner in New York City. And pickup and drop off is always very seamless. I continue to be a customer and Leo continues to be a client at Glencadia and I look forward to using them again in the future! read more

WARNING: Do NOT send your dog to Glencadia Dog Camp. We paid $900 for boarding plus an extra bath. Our dog came home with a cut on his nose, filthy, and completely lethargic -- he wouldn't eat or move the next day. We rushed him to an emergency vet and discovered he had a serious skin infection and a fever. He is now on two weeks of antibiotics and has to wear a cone of shame. Total cost to us: $1,500 in emergency vet bills on top of the $900 we already paid them. When we contacted Glencadia, they refused to reimburse us or even have a real conversation about what happened. Their response was essentially: "you signed a disclaimer, sue us." They never emailed or called us to let us know our dog was injured or unwell during his stay. The photos they posted of him during the trip appeared deliberately framed to hide any signs of his condition. This is what you're signing up for. Protect your pet and go elsewhere. read more

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I'm writing this on behalf of a close friend who recently had a very upsetting experience with Glencadia Dog Camp, and honestly, it was concerning enough that I felt it was important to share. She chose Glencadia because of how it presents itself--as a premier dog camp with attentive care, strong communication, and a safe, well-managed environment. Unfortunately, that was not her experience. While her dog was in their care, she received an email saying the dog had a cut "about the size of a nickel," that it might not be serious, and that they weren't sure how it happened. She was then asked what she wanted to do, rather than the staff taking immediate action. As a dog owner who was not nearby, this put her in a very stressful and unfair position. When she picked up her dog, the reality was far more serious. The wound was clearly much worse than described and extremely alarming to see in person. It was not minor, and it was difficult to understand how it had been communicated that way. What's most concerning is that: They could not explain how the injury occurred The severity of the wound was minimized The dog was not taken to a veterinarian immediately, despite mention that stitches might be needed I understand that facilities have liability policies, but that doesn't excuse a lack of transparency or failure to take appropriate care when an animal is injured. Watching my friend go through this--feeling shocked, upset, and let down after trusting them with her dog--was really difficult. No pet owner should have to question what happened to their dog or whether proper care was given. If you're considering Glencadia, I would strongly urge you to think twice and ask very detailed questions about how injuries are handled--because this experience was not what anyone would expect from a place with their reputation. read more

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DO NOT BRING YOU DOG TO GlenFRAUDia! It is not a legitimate establishment and is a DANGEROUS place for your dog. After a few days, our dog came home with a skin infection, giardia and malnourished. There is no supervision and the facilities are DISGUSTING. We've contacted ronperez@cghs.org to report violations of the "Kennel Ordinance 2007-7". If you've had a problem with GlenFRAUDia or Will Pflaum, the owner, you should email this address. If I could give it 0 stars, I would. read more

Glencadia Dog Camp has been a home away from home for my dog Bagel for over 3 years now, and I wouldn't think of sending him anywhere else. The peace of mind I get knowing he's on his own little vacation while I'm on mine, and enjoying the photos they provide, is priceless. Their seamless pick up and drop off service adds to the convenience and reliability of their care. Highly recommend! Here is a photo of him having fun during his most recent stay: read more

Glencadia Dog Camp - Bagel playing fetch - Pet Boarding Near Me - New York, New York

My dog has been LOVING it at Glencadia. I'm delighted to see all the fun photos that get uploaded every day. This is her second time back, and we've already booked her for a month long stay in the next few months. The wellness checks where the dogs get weighed and checked for scratches, ticks, and overall health are reassuring to read. The Glencadia team makes sure the dogs are in tip top shape. The photos of the dogs sitting on the bench after the wellness checks are fun to see as well. Their faces are always beaming! I was worried the first time I sent my dog because I adopted her when she had severe separation anxiety. Training wasn't getting anywhere as she was attached only to me. I think she learned to self soothe at camp being around other dogs and being in a safe environment. When she got back, her separation anxiety training went so much more smoothly! read more

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Animal Cruelty Horror Show I arrived at the facility to pick up our trained therapy golden retriever after a short July 4th stay. Calling repeatedly and beeping at the closed gate, I let myself in, discovering to my horror several traumatized and dirty animals. My Wynn, a docile and always happy boy, was brought to me in a total state of panic. His coat was absolutely filthy. He was soaking wet. In the car ride home, his stench permeating my car; he slept in the backseat, utterly exhausted. After two baths, we discovered ghastly wounds around his neck. We took Wynn to the vet for kennel cough, and they put him on antibiotics for his injuries. The most disturbing part is that he is in a state of doggy PTSD and will not leave my side. Of course, he can't tell us what went on at Glencadia Dog Camp. But maybe that's for the best. I don't think I could handle the whole story! read more

Moved to Brooklyn at the top of the year, knew I had a vacation coming up in July - and was already worried about where to send my sweet pup, Nora. Spoke to Bri at Etta Salon (which I also highly recommend) and she shared I should send my pup to Glencadia! Went through with the booking, and am SO glad that I did! The free-van pick up arrived, and off she went. Nora returned home exhausted from all the fun and one happy pup. Truly cannot recommend Glencadia enough - allows those city dogs to truly go run free and be dogs! Ps. Communication from glencadia was also great, received daily pics via the blog and tuned into the Instagram lives to see all the morning action! I am a nervous dog mom - and I'm telling you, Glencaida knows how to manage both dogs and dog parents. 11/10! read more

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I've been sending Nellie to Glencadia for about 5 years now, ever since I moved to the city and started traveling! She's about 9 years old and still has a blast, though I'm sure she spends more time sleeping then playing these days. She races to the van when it comes. The themed photos for holidays are amazing and the updates they send (as well as the new website that has tons of photos) are perfect. I especially enjoy the Instagram Live videos where we can see them playing in real time. Definitely recommend Glencadia for your doggy summer camp needs! read more

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First, if you Google more extensively you will find some scary reviews of this place. Please don't make the mistake I did by looking only at the positive reviews. I have no wish to ruin anyone's career with negative public posts; I never leave reviews that are less than glowing, to be honest. But my experience at Glencadia was really bad, and I want other loving dog owners to know. First, I wonder if part of why there are mixed reviews is the shuttle service, which is very convenient for NYCers but which prevents pup owners from seeing the really poor and unsafe conditions in which these dogs are kept. I had the misfortune of sending my dog there in the fall of 2021 (to be honest, I've tried not to think about this experience and avoided writing about it--when I stumbled into Glencadia online recently, I decided to write an honest review). I dropped him off myself, and I was disturbed by what I saw: The supposedly heated facilities were freezing cold (the employees all wore hats and coats inside). There were piles of dog poop in a barn like enclosure in which many dogs were kept. The pups were all barking at the time, a supervisor was milling about (but not cleaning up the poop that the dogs were all stepping around), and the space generally was not very large--not large enough for the # of dogs in there along with piles of poop everywhere. (It's not like it was a huge field with a few turds lying around. This was a relatively small space and it was overcrowded with anxious, stressed out dogs.) The employee nodded to one dog who had been there for a long-term stay. I was appalled at how scrawny the dog looked (I've owned dogs for years; we all know what a generally healthy dog looks like) and the employee made a comment about how many dogs lose weight while they were there. I thought to myself that this dog looked downright ill, but brushed it off--who knows, maybe the dog was sick before it arrived at Glencadia and its emaciation was unrelated to conditions there. Another dog I saw was very obviously shivering. Again, I thought to myself that maybe he/she had some kind of condition and it was unrelated to the freezing upstate November weather. However, what really bothered me was how anxious my own dog seemed. I've been taking him to dog daycare and overnight places for years and never seen him react with such anxiety--barking, trying to jump up over the gate to get to me, etc. No wonder he was anxious: The place was understaffed, overstuffed, freezing cold, and filthy. The dogs did not seem happy. At all. They seemed anxious. I should have taken my dog right then, but I was supposed to catch a flight the next day and felt torn. I wondered if I was being over-protective. On the flight to Thanksgiving, however, I researched this place more. I saw it had multiple lawsuits and accusations of dog deaths. I thought back to how uncharacteristically anxious my dog seemed, how cold the place seemed despite their proclamation that it was heated, how inattentive the employees were, how it reeked of dog poop, how emaciated the one dog looked and how the other was shivering, and how I generally had a terrible feeling in my gut. Again, I've kept dogs for years. I have never had an experience this poor. I decided to cut my holiday short, rented a car, and drove it upstate the day after my flight landed in order to go get my dog. I found a dogsitter I trusted, brought him there, and he had a happy remainder of his vacation. I cannot stress enough: This was a disturbing experience. If this place has changed dramatically since 2021, I hope they offer a detailed guided tour of their land, barn, heating facilities, etc. for anyone considering booking there. Based on Kevin S.'s one-star review, however, it appears his experience is aligned with mine. I will never bring or send my dog here again. I'm glad some dogs seem to enjoy it--thank goodness--based on reviews, but I'd encourage folks to proceed with very, very healthy caution and to explore this place on their own or with a detailed video tour before booking. To the Glencadia owners: I wish you well. However, I have read your various defenses online and none if it excuses what I and others have witnessed. This isn't a case of urban expectations vs. country life. You are misrepresenting your care and attention of these animals, and must do better. read more

Use them anytime I'm going out of town for more than a few days. The free pickup/dropoff in NYC is super easy and convenient, but be aware that's it's usually in the evenings and only on Mon/Thur. Our dog loves it out on the farm and Glencadia keeps up with personal updates, weigh ins, and posts on their website/blog. It's reasonably priced, and truly the best option for your pup to have their own vacation. They'll come back absolutely wiped out. read more

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4 years and we are still sending Coco to camp and she loves it! She definitely is excited to see us when she returns and she is tired for a few days but we know she has been well taken care of! read more

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I absolutely adore this camp. They have taken care of all of my dogs and ensure they have the time of their life!! The free pick up and drop off service is even better! I highly recommend read more

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I'm so grateful to have found this camp for my dog!! It can be challenging finding a trusted sitter for longer stays away, but this has been such a wonderful alternative. The van service picks my pup up and drops her off right in front of my home in Brooklyn and they do really cute photoshoots with the dogs sometimes. Loved seeing my pup in a wide open space to run and play how she likes. Will definitely be back! read more

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We have been sending our dogs to Glencadia for 13 years now! We first heard about them from a fellow dog parent in Brooklyn when asking around about local dog daycare. Glencadia sounded like a pups dream so we decided to give them a try with our first dog (Venice). We loved that they would send photos and videos (even back then!) so we knew she was having a good time. We were happy to have her home but each time we would book a trip and the Glencadia van would come (free pick up on Mondays and Thursdays was also a HUGE bonus with Glencadia) our dog would pull us to the van and hop right in. She knew what was coming. We have sent our new puppy (Bear) twice in the past 6 months and he really seems to be enjoying it as well. In the daily photos posted he looks happy, playing with his new friends. We love Glencadia, Will and his team and will continue to send our new pup there while we head out of town. Everyone is on vacation! read more

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Amazing Dog camp! Sheila enjoyed her time there, and we enjoyed getting photos every day and to see that she is happy

What a great find by a friend. It is a wonderful service for dogs. My young dog had plenty of room to play -- much easier than in the city. A perfect vacation for dogs. The icing on the cake is free shuttle service makes it a breeze to book. read more

This is such an amazing camp and escape for my pup when I need to travel. They seem to take great care of all the animals & provide good updates, even going live on their Instagram, posting photos, email, text, and calls (for any bigger issues). The van is typically timely and sometimes early. My aussie loves this adventure and all the time with the other dogs & comes back tired and clean. I can tell he's super happy in these photos that they posted to their Instagram & blog. read more

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Our dogs spent two weeks at Glencadia. One of them has special medical needs and they took really good care of her. We received regular updates and photos. Such a good experience for all. They will definitely be back! Thank you to all at Glencadia. read more

We love Glencadia Dog Camp. Our dog, Blu, has gone 4 times and each time he really enjoyed it. He comes back exhausted, which we know means he had a great time playing and running around with other dogs. The portal is great way to read updates about him and see photos of him having fun at camp. We love the pick up and drop off that Glencadia offers, as well. We have found Glencadia to be the best option for dog sitting for us because Blu gets so much time to play and explore outside and not many places offer that (especially in the city). read more

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My dog just got back from a great week at Glencadia. This was our first time boarding her and I was nervous leaving her. She came back happy, tired and fit. Pick up and drop off were convenient and well coordinated. I checked in with the staff midway through to see how she was adjusting and got a detailed response. Also appreciated the photos on the blog! My dog is social and loves other dogs so this is a great option. She will be back! read more

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Silly me, I didn't do the proper research about Glencadia, I am ashamed that I didn't investigate reviews beforehand properly. And let me tell you something after panicking about my dogs safety at this horror movie, I googled Glencadia and it wasn't nice. If you google and do a quick research, you are going to find a horror movie worse than I can type here. Reviews and photos unimaginable. And when I say horror, I mean dogs had died and been cremated. People are begging to shut this place down. (and for good reason) I got my dog back, skinnier and sadder than ever. From the happiest and healthiest dog, I got a dog scared, frightened, and full of rashes. His stool was full of objects for days. He wouldn't leave my side for over a month. To reenact our experience, After the fifth day of his stay, we had reason to be alarmed that something was very wrong, so we called over and over again until we got a response, and we were denied the ability to pick up our dog. We had to take extraordinary measures beyond thinkable to recover our dog. We succeeded in a desperate act only to discover half the dog we sent. If you love your dog, stay away from this nightmare place called Glencidia. To add more insult to actual injury, The next day, the owner called us and emphatically told us, "Only 1000 dogs have died there over the last 17 years and what a great track record they have". BTW WE RECORDED ALL OF THESE CALLS. read more

My Pup Wyatt just spent a week upstate at Glencadia over thanksgiving break. We had tested glencadia a couple weeks prior to see how he would do, leaving him for 3 days. We used the shuttle pick up service as we live in the city. What surprised me was when the shuttle came by to pick up Wyatt the second time around, he was so excited that he jumped into the van, as if he knew where he was going. That was a good sign that he remembered and wanted to go. Glencadia offers updates on the dogs they're taking care of by videos and pics posted to social media. The joy and fun that the dogs are having is apparent--these city dogs are running free and enjoying. Wyatt came home exhausted and maybe missing camp a little bit, but it made us feel good that he was well taken care of and had the freedom to be a dog among dogs for a few days. read more

Grits loves camp and always returns home with the biggest smile! They spend a lot of time with her playing fetch too! Amazing place with loving staff read more

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Great service! We just sent our 2-year old dog to camp for the first time. He spent a week there and came home tired and happy (and, as a bonus, clean!). The communication before, during and after his stay was great and he seemed to have a wonderful time. The van pick up and drop off was super-convenient. Ozzie will definitely be going back to camp! read more

The pros- pickup in manhattan, lots of room for the dogs to run around, pricing is reasonable, the pickup/drop off drivers are lovely. Loved the videos, could tell the dogs have fun. The cons- challenging staff to interact with, nobody picks up the phone, changing dates while your dog is up there is a nightmare, dog came back with an injury- they'd only emailed to let my husband know about the wound on her ribs that was probably from a bite and likely needed stitches (healed eventually but she now has a scar). I'm the primary account contact and didn't hear about it until my dog was brought back home. I wouldn't send our dog back, it's too bad the admin side of the business is a mess, an easy outlet for dogs in the city is so needed. read more

After sending her there for a month last year while I was away on a job, I Just got my girl, Ruby, back from her second stay at Glencadia, this time for 5 days. Both times she came home happy, healthy, and ready to conk out for a long sleep after blissfully playing and living among the pack there at camp. A high energy dog with a bit of a leash reactive tendency here in the city, she came home clearly more at ease and with a touch less edge than she usually has here in the city. The pickup and drop off service has been incredibly convenient. But this time I did wind up dropping her off at camp myself, as it was somewhat on my way. It was great to see the place and spend some time with some of the dog handlers there. Good people and a good vibe. The dogs all seem happy and it was apparent that the facilities, outdoor space, and personal attention given to the dogs make for an ideal place for a dog to spend anywhere from a few days to a few months. I'll gladly send my dog back to Glencadia when the need arises. read more

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My dog Talulah went to Glencadia for a week-long stay and came back healthy, happy, clean and exhausted! The staff at Glencadia were very responsive during the visit, and from their Instagram and website we got several cute pictures and videos of her playing with lots of new friends. We used the van transport both ways and it went smoothly. read more

Glencadia Dog Camp - Talulah and her new friends portraits! - Pet Boarding Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not exactly sure what Ruby does there, but she comes back happy, healthy and exhausted in the very best way. Also, did I mention pickup and drop off? Glencadia is awesome! read more

I've sent my pup to Glencadia many times and have had a wonderful experience - they're convenient, responsive, and most of all I know my dog has had a wonderful time from the pictures and how tired she is when she comes home. read more

We have been sending our dog to Glencadia for a few years now. We absolutely love the place! From the moment Kaya gets picked up to the moment, she's returned we know she is in great caring and loving hands. We can follow her progress and our good times on their Instagram postings, and they even send us videos of her running around and playing with her new dog friends. We are a big fan to this place, and absolutely recommend it as highly and excitedly as possible read more

My dog Tigger stayed there from Mar 23 to Apr 11, it's one of the most horrifying experiences I have had. - During his stay, no one reported any issue to me - On Apr 10, I was asked if I would volunteer to pick him up on Apr 12 instead of Apr 11 cos they had a lot to drop off because of Easter. I agreed to accommodate - On Apr 12 before I got him dropped off by their van crew, I received the text saying Tigger got a mild hot spot skin infection - Took me hours to get hold of someone who said what's on the text (see photo) was exaggerated and he wouldn't worry about it - I demanded Tigger to be dropped off no later than 5:30pm so I could take him to the vet immediately - At 5pm they said they were running late and there's nothing they could do. - I said I would report to authority if he's not dropped off on time. They then compromised to drop him at the vet clinic directly. - At the clinic, the vet was shocked as it looked nothing like infection but lots of wounds. From the vet record, 'multiple scrapes and scabbed wound along all limbs, L lat thorax, ear pinna tips AU, tail tipped, alopecic tail tip w/ hard blood scab; ~2.5 inch long oval erythematous raw lesion w/ scabbing on ventral abdomen cranial to prepuce, erythematous prepucial tip, multiple areas of dried blood in fur; no fleas or flea dirt noted'. - He also lost about 10% of bodyweight, from 27.5lb to 24.5lb. The Columbia County Sheriff Office has filed a report for me which I'm requesting a copy as I am writing. I have the full vet report on hand as well. I emailed the same to the owner a few weeks back but no response at all until now. read more

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Terrific place. My dogs are actually eager when I bring them -- unlike my former boarding places where they didn't want to go (one of mine is especially anxious). The team is great and makes the dogs feel good-- and they seem to have so much fun playing with the other dogs. They come home very tired-- which is always helpful when I'm just getting back from a trip too-- and very clean! Great customer care and I have a lot of trust and fairly in Glencadia taking care of my dogs. Highly recommended. read more

I trusted Glencadia to care for my dog when I was out of town for 10 days but what I came back to was a nightmare. My partner had to reschedule his flight to come a few days earlier than he was suppose to because of the state my dog was in. During Killua's entire stay, I was told he was fine. There were messages about him not eating enough when he first got there but after I was told "he is eating fine" and was not notified further about his eating habits. I texted Glencadia almost everyday checking up on him and I was assured that he was okay. About 2 hours Killua was suppose to be dropped off to me, I received a text saying he was "looking thin" and that "he may have been that thin when he came". I thought it was odd that they were only mentioning this now but I remained optimistic that "looking thin" meant a little weight loss. When I was handed my dog I was horrified when I felt him. He felt so light and all I could feel was bone. It was when I took off his sweater did I realize the serious state my dog was in. The moment he was dropped off to me he was having constant diarrhea every 2 hours. I can't fit everything onto this review but Killua had multiple vet visits as he was diagnosed with Giardia, UTI and ring worm. He saw 2 different doctors and even they were shocked of his condition. Will kept saying that Killua got giardia with me in the city which I believe was impossible because there was that big snow storm the week of Dec. 18th and Killua was using pee pads during that time. But let's say Killua did get giardia with me and I unknowingly sent him to Glencadia with it. It was still Glencadia's responsibility to check on his well-being and to notice any signs of him being sick those 10 days. I felt like they did not really take a good look at Killua until he got his bath to be sent home (i.e the text message sent about him looking thin). Will refunded the money for Killua's stay, which we appreciated. But his total vet bills came out to be $1100 (a breakdown of his vet bill pictured). We wanted compensation for that as we believe that was the least they could do. My dog was only 9 months and in his puppy years which is an integral time for a dog's growth. Will offered us $200. I refused his offer as that barely covers the vet bill and after calling and texting them they have yet to respond. read more

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Maddie is a senior dog who has been going to Glencadia for as long as I've had her, nearly 11 years. While she has gotten older and is not able to play and romp as much as she used to, she still loves it there and eagerly jumps into the van when it arrives at our home. They take such good care of her, and even give her a private space in the barn so she's not overwhelmed with the younger and more energetic dogs. We love Will and his team and trust them entirely with Maddie's care while we are away! read more

This was Pearl's second time at Glencadia dog camp - it was worth every dollar spent on her. Pearl, our little whippet puppy can be very shy at times and we were a little anxious about leaving her for 2 weeks (I think we were suffering more from separation anxiety than our dog!) The daily photo updates and videos on the Glencadia social platforms put us at ease very quickly - Pearl looked like she was having the best time ever! The bus pick up and drop off was extremely efficient, Pearl even recognised the member of the team who picked her up from her last stay. The Glencadia team did such a great job at looking after our puppy - thank you for making her stay so enjoyable and allowing us to have a holiday in Europe! We will be using this service again for certain! read more

Glencadia Dog Camp is an amazing place for our city dog to spend while we are away on vacation. They are caring and professional and always take expert care of our dog. She comes back so happy every time. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

We've used Glencadia for our dog, Shuri, on multiple occasions over the last three years. We've always been happy with the care and experience that our dog has enjoyed. We can see from the photos and videos that she is happy and social with the other pack of dogs. We continue to appreciate the ease of pickup and drop-off (although we did drop our girl off once for a stay on our way to the Adirondacks). It's great for the dogs to have so much space to play. We look forward to many more good visits for our girl. read more

Fantastic place! We always feel at ease sending our dog here. They come pick him up and drop him off, it's very convenient. When he gets back, he's exhausted from all of the fun he's had. We're lucky to have found Glencadia! read more

Glencadia was the perfect place to send our dog over the holidays and know she was well taken care of and having a blast! An efficient and well run operation, and the bus pick up and drop off was fantastic. read more