We have been using NY Tails for years now. I would recommend them highly. Sebastian has been our…read morewalker for sometime now. We have a very tricky anxious dog. He manages her well and gets her on her lead with ease. I can't say our dog loves going for walks, but just knowing that Sebastian and NY Tails consistently turn up make the process so much easier is such a relief.

We used NY Tails for boarding our dog whenever we were out of town. We loved the easy scheduling,…read moreresponsive staff, and instagram updates. Our dog loved the play time, outdoor space, and attention! She would always get excited when she realized where we were going. We've moved away and will miss their service!

We absolutely love D Is for Doggy! We have been sending our mini-schnauzer since she was a year old…read morefor 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.

If you are considering coming here for grooming services, DO NOT. On 11/12/25, I brought my two…read moredogs 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.

We have boarded our pets at Dog Island City for several years now when leaving town and have always…read morehad a great experience, with the dogs coming home happy (and even eager to return)! Lidia and her staff are very diligent about periodically updating by text to show how the pups are doing.

I've been bringing my dog to Dog Island City for years and have never had a single issue. The…read morecaregivers are attentive, the grooming is always excellent, and the team is incredibly responsive -- I can't recommend them enough.

I cannot begin to put into words how highly I think of Urban Woof. My dog has been going there…read moresince he was a puppy, and now at six years old, he has probably spent almost as much time there as he has at home. He attends daycare regularly, and we also board him there when we travel because we trust them completely. They truly care about every dog in their care. The staff is consistently kind, generous, and incredibly helpful, and they have always been flexible when we have needed it. We also bring him in nearly every month for baths and deshedding, and they always do a fantastic job. They are also extremely thoughtful when it comes to safety. They have a secure system with multiple doors to ensure no dog can slip out, and they clearly take this responsibility very seriously. They are strict about requiring up to date vaccinations, which gives me great peace of mind. I also appreciate that they do not accept every dog automatically. They conduct a trial to make sure each dog's behavior is a good and safe fit for their environment. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a place they can truly trust with their dog.

I've done a few boarding and grooming here - right near me so I really want to like them but the…read morefirst time my dog stayed three nights for boarding he came back with a major cut under his eye. They were texting me positive updates and him having fun but never mentioned the cut - I only saw it once he got home and they called me afterwards once I confronted them about it. They said that they put ointment on it and forgot to call me about it. He had to wear a cone for three weeks for it to heal. Then I used them again for two nights of boarding and I added a bath at the end for when I pick him up and they just completely forgot to give him a bath. Overall they are just not a service I can continue to trust or go back to.

My boyfriend and I have boarded our husky at Happy Dogs LIC for a few times now and we are very…read morepleased with the outcome. Our husky has separation anxiety, but he returns more calm after each visit. We are able to keep check on him if he is boarding overnight, and any questions that we have are promptly answered by the staff. We have full confidence and peace of mind with Happy Dogs, highly recommend!

Absolutely the worst dog groomer I've ever used in NYC…read more My dog has been professionally groomed once a month for the past 8 years, and any competent groomer knows what a Lhasa Apso haircut should look like. I sent multiple reference photos and clearly said do not shave him. Lhasa Apsos have a double coat, and shaving it can permanently damage the texture. Guess what they did? They shaved my dog. Then they actually tried to argue that he looked like the photos I sent. In what universe? My dog has always had a round face, and they shaved his face down. The owner did call to apologize, but even then she wouldn't admit the haircut looked nothing like the reference photos. Now I'm stuck hoping his coat grows back properly. Shaving a Lhasa Apso changes the coat texture, which leads to matting as it grows back, not to mention it makes him vulnerable to overheating, sun damage, and skin irritation. Any experienced groomer knows this. Beyond that, the place smells terrible. There's no one at the front desk, and you don't get to see where they take your dog or how clean (or dirty) the grooming area actually is. I completely regret bringing my dog here. I only tried this place because we just moved to the neighborhood and our usual groomer is farther away. Lesson learned -- the Uber ride to the Upper East Side is worth it, because this never would have happened at Canine Styles. I will not be coming back.

This is my second review for Happy Pets, just to say more nice things! Natalia is extremely…read moreprofessional and accommodating. I can finally relax during my time away knowing that my cats will be in the best hands. Natalia is very well experienced with pet care, she cared for my cat who was treated for cancer and needed medicine twice a day with no problems. She is extremely thorough during her first visit, taking notes of everything. She will send the best email updates, also very detailed with a run down of what her visit was like. Also - SHE IS THE BEST AMATEUR PET PHOTOGRAPHER! I'd give her 100 starts if I could! Best sitter - highly recommend

Absolutely amazing. We were here from Los Angeles and enlisted the help of the wonderful Natalia…read moreand Alex to look after our Jack Russell while we took our four year old daughter to some shows. Figaro probably saw more of NYC than we did with Alex and Natalia taking him for frequent walks. He had a great time and was very well looked after and I am a worrying mom who is not easily pleased. But they EXCEEDED my expectations. Highly recommend them (and wish they would come to LA ). All photos taken and sent to me by Happy Pets to ease a worrying Mommy's mind. Very thoughtful!

I've been using Bark Ave for a few months now and haven't been able to rave enough about it! They…read morego so above and beyond and really care about your furbaby. I always get super fast responses through email so I'm comfortable knowing that they're readily available in case of an emergency. In case Rusty chewed up anything (he's 7 months old, you know how it goes) they helped clean it up and were totally transparent about it! They even replen his water bowl, etc. My Rusty always looks forward to his daily small group walks and I rest easy at work knowing that he's in great hands. The rates are also incredible- the quality for the amazing price ($12 for a small group walk, $22 for private!!) is unbeatable. 10/10 stars isn't enough!!

Used their services regularly for our rescue mutt for about a year (2021-22). At first, Carole the…read moremanager was very responsive and helpful over email and our dog seemed happy with the walker, Darrel. The service we agreed upon was for Darrel to walk our dog and then put out his food and fresh water for him before leaving. There were frequent problems-- small at first-- with following the instructions. Darrel would forget to refill the water dish or would not close the refrigerator after feeding the dog (the dog food is in there). Each time we communicated the problem to Carole, she would tell us she'd remind Darrel but the problems continued. Once or twice, Darrel left our apartment door unlocked after walking the dog and bringing him home (luckily nothing bad happened). The final straw was that Darrel forgot to feed the dog a couple of weeks ago. We reached out to Carole to address the issue, which to us represented an escalating pattern of inadequate care for our dog and disregard of our simple instructions. Her response was that she "didn't like the tone" of our email, said that feeding and not charging extra for it was "doing a favor"-- charging extra to feed the dog was never something that was mentioned to us AT ALL throughout the course of the year we were using their services-- and proceeded to say she would no longer work with us. No apology, no attempts to make things right-- just an unwillingness to take feedback and accept responsibility when something that jeopardized the well-being of our dog happened on their watch. We have moved on to another walking company and are much happier with their services and willingness to communicate. The only reason I gave 2 stars instead of zero is because these mistakes didn't happen every time our dog was walked and there were some weeks throughout the year where everything went according to plan. Would very much recommend against using this small business since they don't take responsibility for their mistakes, don't respond effectively to requests to correct them, and simply terminate their working relationship when you point out flaws in their service.

This is my first time using Rapawzel for my cat Bella for grooming. The staff did a wonderful job…read more I am very happy with the result and I will definitely book future appointments with them. Great job!

I would never recommend Rapawzel in Park Slope, Brooklyn for doggy daycare…read more If you are seeking a place for doggy day care, this is the last place in the world I would recommend. They are completely unreliable. The Experience The Appointment: I booked a full day of service starting at 8:00 AM. The Ghosting: Nobody was in the front of the shop when I arrived. No Answers: I called at 8:00 AM and got the answering machine. I waited 10 minutes and called again, but still, nobody picked up the phone. Ignored at the Door: I actually saw a staff member cleaning up inside. I knocked on the door twice, but he completely ignored me. The Aftermath I eventually had to leave so I wouldn't be late for work. At 8:15 AM, I received a call with a weak apology. They claimed the person supposed to open the shop was there but "didn't hear or see me." This is a flat-out excuse since I was standing right there knocking on the glass. Save yourself the stress and find a reliable daycare that actually respects your time and takes care of your pets. Would you like me to help you find highly-rated alternative doggy daycares in the Park Slope area? 1 site Rapawzel Dog Grooming & Daycare (@rapawzeldoggrooming) Boarding/ Daycare/ Grooming. All dogs & cats accepted. Astoria. Manhattan. Bayside. Park Slope - Brooklyn. Flatbush -

We always have such a wonderful experience with the Dog House Club's grooming services ! Our little…read moreMimi always comes out so beautiful and clean and smelling so good. I have specific instructions about Mimi and they are always so gracious about them and very respectful with them. I refuse to go anywhere else! Highly recommend this spot. And I always see other dogs so happy in here! I was not able to post the cute cut. Mimi's Instagram is @Mimi_uptownpom to see full body shaved cut!

I want to spend the day in there myself and just roll around the floor with all the cute dogs. The…read moreplace is clean, big (with a huge backyard) and run by a super friendly crew from Brazil. The best part is that everything is visible from the street so you don't have to worry that your pooch is being shackled in a dungeon somewhere while you're at work so you can afford their gourmet kibble and Burberry raincoat. This place is a canine win for sure.

We are so grateful to have found Richard! Our dog Maddie absolutely loves him--she gets excited…read moreevery single morning when she knows he's on his way. It gives us such peace of mind knowing she's in such good hands. You can tell right away how much he truly cares for the animals he works with. His attentive approach makes Maddie feel happy and well-loved. If you're looking for someone who genuinely loves what they do and will treat your pet like their own, look no further. Highly, highly recommend!

Richard has changed my dog's life. Over the last 3-4 years I have routinely used Richard for…read moreregular dog walks, extended day multi-walks, and occasional boarding. All I know is that my dog comes home happy and exhausted. Richard is reliable and quick to communicate, making last minute walk requests easy. I couldn't recommend him more if you're looking to get your dog regular exercise instead of just a lazy walk around the block. He truly loves all the dogs in his pack and it shows.