SPRING WAS IN THE AIR at Central Bark yesterday. William had a wonderful day with his friends and…read moreenrichment team. He put in over 20,000 steps, according to the Fi app! Whoa. Boy was he ready for a siesta. He seems to really love it there. The owner, Denise is a lovely person and shows up in person 6 days/ week! Love for the fur-kiddos really shows. And pick up is a breeze; the Central Bark system runs smoothly during arrival and departure. While you wait, pick up some of the yummy treats from the retail shop. Produced REGIONALLY, not imported. One more noteworthy impression - the business does not smell like a kennel. It smells welcoming and pleasant.

From the owner: Central Bark Poughkeepsie has enrichment dog day care services, which take dog day care to a whole…read morenew level! We combine our industry-leading expertise with the latest dog behavior science and positive dog training principles. Your dog can enjoy a fun and healthy day tailored to him/her, with the proper amount of play, mental and physical exercise, socialization, training, rest, and love he/she needs to be healthy, happy, and well-rounded. We also provide dog grooming, dog boarding, and other dog-related services and products right inside our store. We believe in our Whole Dog Care approach to nurture and enrich your dog's well-being - throughout his or her life.

Anyone with a dog knows how hard it can be to trust someone else with your fur-kid - whether for…read morethe day, or for boarding. We had previously only ever boarded with our vet, but more often had our dogs stay with friends/family when the need arose. Working from/being home so much during COVID led us all to become a little...stir crazy, and we noticed this change of routine especially affected our one-year old GSD mix. We were especially worried that she would end up with separation anxiety once workweek schedules went back to normal, so I decided to look into daycare for her. I researched and read all the reviews I could find, spoke with friends, friends of friends, etc. but the decision to fill out the Dog Meadow info request form was solidified when I mentioned to a highly respected groomer that I was looking into DM and she responded that it was was the absolute best daycare, and to get Charlie in with them if we could. Charlie has been at daycare regularly for about 4-5 months now, and has boarded overnight as well. We are SO impressed with DM - the care, attention, hard work, and professionalism of Kleber, Laura, and DM overall is just beyond incredible. They take the time to get to know each dog's personality, temperament, and nuances. Being so young, Charlie hadn't had an opportunity to get much socialization prior to COVID and to help with this, Kleber recommended her daycare schedule based on other dogs he believed she would best get along with. He's been flexible and accommodating with us in the event we need to make schedule changes, and always gives us helpful feedback on Charlie. Dog Meadow is like a dog's dream retreat. The facility/grounds are incredible - we didn't want anywhere that our dog would be stuck in a crate and only taken out at specified times (like when boarding at the vet). If I were a dog, Dog Meadow would be where I wanted to play. There's lots of safe, fenced-in land, as well as indoor space that includes cozy couches and places to relax for the dogs during nap/rest/indoor time. The dogs are supervised at all times and stimulated with opportunities for agility and general free-play. They will play with and literally treat your dog with love and attention like their own! Sometimes we think Charlie might even love them more than us . I think I was as "mom-ish" dropping Charlie off the first day, as I was when I sent my human kid to school for the first time. But, Kleber & Laura are super knowledgeable and are truly experts at "leading the pack." They are also just genuinely good people and we know Charlie is in the best care. She now gets excited to go on daycare days, and is a happily exhausted pup when we pick her up. She's developing better social skills, leash skills, and listening skills (which we credit to Dog Meadow). There're just about a million more "little things" with DM that make you know you & your dog are valued to them, too. We really can't say enough good things about Dog Meadow and of being able to send Charlie there.

Great place but the owners have no sympathy at all. They charged me $75 for being 15 minutes late…read moreto pick up my dog. Have had my dog stay here multiple times and this last time will sadly be my last.

Camp Bow Wow will always hold a special place in my heart. Not only have I been a loyal customer…read morefor over ten years, but I was also a manager in the early days -- so I've seen firsthand the level of care, dedication, and passion that goes into every single dog's experience. My two pups, Billy and Bobbi, have been coming here since they were puppies, and they absolutely love it. The excitement they show when we pull into the parking lot is the purest sign of how happy they are to be there. Whether it's day care or boarding, I have total peace of mind knowing they're in loving hands. The staff is phenomenal -- attentive, compassionate, and truly invested in every dog's well-being. The facility is always clean, safe, and full of enrichment. Over the years, I've watched Camp Bow Wow grow while never losing its warm, welcoming spirit. Ten years later, Camp Bow Wow still feels like home -- not just for Billy and Bobbi, but for me too. Thank you for a decade of care, fun, and unconditional love!

My family has been using Camp Bow Wow to board our dog for years now- it's the only place we've…read moreused since we got her 12 years ago. We've only had good experiences. Riley usually comes home nice and tired! We did learn the hard way that you cannot skip a bath before coming home after being there for a few days, but that's really to be expected. The staff has always been friendly and welcoming. Whenever we have looked at the Camper Cams to check on our pup, there is a staff member present. We're grateful to have a place we can trust with our dog when we can't be home to do so ourselves!

Patty's is the only place we trust with our dog Louie. Very reasonably priced and accommodating…read more Would not go anywhere else!

Patty and her Pet Palace were an absolute blessing to my three cats and myself. My kitties stayed…read morethere for about two months, while I was dealing with a bunch of health issues in another state. Her safety and cleanliness standards are very high, so I knew they would be well taken care of, I just didn't know how much! Patty ended up falling in love with my little trio. She sent me pictures of them, and long emails about how each was doing. The maximum amount of cats is 4, so they were nearly always the only cats there, and thus got extra space to roam. My oldest cat gets apple cider vinegar and chicken broth every day for upper respiratory congestion, and Patty made little frozen cubes of the mixture, so that none of the broth would go bad. But wait, there's more! Like I said, I was in one state, all my doc appts were in another, Patty is in NY, and my next stop was moving to Colorado. I hired a transportation company to move my animals, and when communication went south with them and my stress level was soaring because I was literally in back-to-back appointments most days, trying to find a Vet who could come to Patty's and write my cats a Travel Health Certificate each and getting no where, Patty stepped right up, and handled everything. She made a Vet appt, brought all my cats to the Vet, sent me pictures of the Certificates, and even dealt with unpleasant emails from the travel company. Literally, all I had to do was pay the Vet over the phone. It was incredible and such an enormous relief. I would recommend Patty and her Palace to anyone, without hesitation.

Angelo saved our dog's life -- and I mean that in the most literal sense possible…read more Oliver is a rescue who had been surrendered by two families before us. We took him in, loved him, and still found ourselves in crisis -- biting, aggression, resource guarding. We were scared of our dog and desperate for help. Oliver was our fifth dog and as a family we were seasoned users of positive reinforcement as the primary training method. We turned to Angelo at Art of K9 and made the decision to board Oliver for 8 weeks. He took on Oliver after a thorough consultation. Angelo worked through Oliver's aggression and resource guarding using the e-collar and other training tools. These methods gave us the ability to communicate with and control our dog in a way positive reinforcement couldn't. The transformation is hard to put into words. Oliver is now relaxed, cuddly, and genuinely at peace. He still has his moments -- but now we have the tools to handle them. This has changed everything. If you have a dog with serious aggression or resource guarding and you're at your breaking point, I highly recommend Angelo. He didn't just train Oliver -- he saved his life and we are so thankful.

We sent our dog Monsi to Angelo- originally because of socialization problems, yet she surprised us…read moreand came out with so many higher level qualities we didn't anticipate or know was possible. At first, we second guessed our choice to leave Monsi for 6-weeks because we missed her. Every time we checked in with Angelo, he updated us, but we missed our fur baby so much. Now, afterwards, I can't stop recommending this program to everyone I know. It's a worthwhile investment IF you plan to KEEP UP with it. All of Angelo's work can easily be undone with dog owners that do not upkeep the foundation he creates. Currently our dog listens to each command after one time saying it, she is walking off leash behind us, does not lurk around the table while we eat or cook, stays in place for 2-hours and counting, and more. Overall, she has many service dog qualities. I need to give credit where it is due because our dog was unsure of herself, very anxious, annoying at times because she didn't know what to do during quiet hours at home and needed way too much physical exercise (4+ hours daily). He taught us, and our dog Monsi, that exercise and socialization looks different than we thought. Monsi is the dog we dreamed of and didn't know how to achieve. He tapped into her potential. She does not impede our life in anyway. She adds on to the quality and is stress free now that we know how to maintain and handle her. Not only that, but my parents sent their dog at the same time as our dog. So now we have two dogs that listen to the same command. We can bring our dogs on vacation and have complete calm and fun with them present. This was the greatest gift to a life of joy with a well trained fur family member! Thank you Angelo and Art of K9. I know picking a program at such a cost is nerve recking since there is not enough information or proof online but promise me, this is the place. We put a lot of trust into prior reviews and tiktok/Instagram videos.... We got lucky finding this place. It's a hidden gem of Westchester. If anyone needs more details to convince you this program is worth it, contact me. I'll convince you- haha!

Loukia's Wholistic Pet Service has been amazing for taking care of our 76 lb male golden…read moreretriever. She is great with the dogs...loves them and runs a tight ship so the dogs know who's in charge and don't get into trouble with one another. Our guy LOVES going there and that allows us to travel knowing he's in the best of hands. Thank you for providing Peace of Min Loukia!

We have a 2.5-year-old mini goldendoodle who is anxious and skittish and doesn't socialize very…read morewell. We had a number of pet sitters but didn't feel that they really understood our girl. Loukia definitely fits the bill! She took her time getting to know Jozie, even though she had five other dogs at the time. She is concerned with the overall health of the dogs and prepares fresh food. She sent updated pics and videos daily and it was evident that our pup was finally feeling comfortable while not being with us We are very grateful for her work with Jozie and would definitely recommend Loukia to pet owners looking to have peace of mind when boarding their pet..

Since the practice was taken over by new veterinarians it has gone completely downhill. My dog has…read morebeen having issues with eating and has lost significant weight. I have been attempting to contact them for days leaving voicemails and texting them without a response. I am going to have to take my dog to another vet for an emergency visit due to the lack of response. The unprofessionalism is outrageous. I also had my other dog's tumors removed and during a follow up appointment they one of the stitches and accidentally left them on.

I am with Adopt a Boxer Rescue. We have taken in dozens and…read moredozens of dogs to Poughkeepsie Animal Wellness. Dr.Orban is extremely compassionate, skilled and understanding. Tom is always accessible to us, and the never ending needs of our rescue. He is always happy and willing to accommodate our dogs when they need to get in. We are grateful for Dr.Orban and his amazing staff. We wouldn't be able to help as many boxers as we do without them.

Hands-down, the best place ever. I have been bringing my puppy here for puppy daycare three times a…read moreweek. He has a wonderful time and is treated very well. Every experience I've had with them has been great including grooming. I highly recommend this place.

We brought our 2 largest babies for a long weekend stay. While they were there I wanted to see if…read morethey were okay. I contacted the email address I had and was told all about their adventures of the day. Pictures were provided and we were told our dogs were given more protein to the food they were feed. That gave me a good indication that our pups were being monitored very closely. Both Winnie and Izzy came home happy! Thank you!

A Walk in the POK is absolutely amazing. Kevin has been so accommodating for our schedules and our…read moredogs love having him come. He sends the best pictures during visits. I never thought I'd be so pleased. 100% recommend to anyone in the area.

If I could give more than 5 stars for Walk in PoK I would. These guys are a phenomenal team. We…read morehave a semi-fearful rescue beagle and a beagle puppy - they didn't flinch at any of the responsibilities that come with caring for our dogs. They're attentive to details, notes of care, and are flexible with hours, walk/potty schedules and last minute emergency visit requests. They're also totally normal and nice people - this was huge for us. Dog walkers can be...interesting types...Jen and Kevin are pleasant and down to earth, focused on their business and the responsibility of caring for our pets. They're in constant communication with us, give us updates throughout the day on how the pups are doing and send photos of their smiling faces! We notice how calm and happy our dogs are when we get home which is proof of how well they're treated by Walk in PoK while we're gone. It's such a relief to know that they're close by and our dogs are in good hands. We LOVE these guys!!!