Love. Love. Love Central Bark Poughkeepsie. the owner, Denise hires well and is very hands-on. Her…read moreretail selection is extensive with higher quality offerings, many produced in the Hudson Valley and New York State. My lab-hound can't wait to get back there.

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.

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.

We bring our dog to Dog Meadow because we know he's safe and well cared for. When we pull into the…read moredriveway, he can't wait to get out of the car. We have also left him overnights and really appreciate that he isn't crated.

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!

We know we are leaving our dog in good hands when we bring her to Patty's. Very warm and friendly…read moreatmosphere, and a great outdoor play area with a pool! I only wish there were more pickup/drop-off times available over the weekend, but it's worth the minor inconvenience. And best of all, our dog loves Patty and is always so happy to see her!

Art of k9 I can not…read moresay enough good things about Angelo and Art of K9. When we found him we were in a desperate situation. Our dog was totally out of control and having recently but our baby, we didn't know what to do. Angelo took our dog within a week and a half of contacting him and helped guide us along the way until we were able to drop him off. We committed our dog to the 8 week program, unsure of what to expect but hoping for the best. We knew this was a last resort. It's now been about 6 months since we have picked our dog up from the program and I can confidently say that it was the best decision we could have made for our family. Not only is he more controlled, he is actually a joy to be around and have around our child. He listens to commands and we find ourselves very rarely needing to correct bad behavior as it doesn't really happen. We went from having a dog who would never come when called, bark uncontrollably, destroy toys and furniture, to a dog who immediately goes to place on a cot when someone knocks on the door (without being prompted) and lets out a few alert barks and stops once i say enough. We no longer have to worry about aggression with our child. He is great about listening when we get him away from her and often will walk away from her on his own when before he would growl. Additionally Angelo has checked in to see how our dog is doing, if any issues have come up, and whenever he needs a training refresh we have been able to bring him back. We will be sending all future dogs to Angelo for training

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.

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..

New Years eve my almost 17 yo Pug Maia is having trouble breathing, my vet is closed, emergency vet…read moredidn't open for another 3 hrs. I was in a panic. Then I remembered I boarded my dogs here a couple weeks prior,. I called & was told to bring her in now. Dr Schwarz comes into exam room,gives her a look over then listens to her heart & says I need to take chest Xray now. I knew @ that moment from the very concerned tone in his voice & the look on his face that my girl wasn't coming home. After he gave me a detailed explanation of the X-Ray he brought me to her. 2 of his staff were standing over my girl,one giving oxygen & slowly petting her & talking to her, the other also petting her, it appeared were assuring Maia they were with her. I had to make the decision to let my furbaby go. Dr Schwartz gave her the 1st shot & I was able hold her, hug her, stroke head talk to her, until the end. As upsetting & heartbreaking this was Dr Schwartz (who is not my dogs vet) could not have been more wonderful, compassionate, or empathetic. And this extends to all the staff who were there. I want to say THANK YOU for making this very upsetting situation "tolerable" with the kindness you extended to me, I deeply appreciated it. A few days later I get a sympathy card from Dr Schwarz w/ doggy footprints. Thank you, again Most deserving of a 5 -Gold Star rating

After using this practice for 5+ years, I'm happy to say we moved on. What started as a very fair…read morebusiness turned into chaos. Slowly, things like grooming and boarding shut down, the vet would always come in slurring, stumbling, drunk. Questions stopped getting answered. Appointments cancelled by them. I had tried to make an appointment in late June and was told to just go somewhere else. So I did.... In August I immediately get bombared with calls, texts, emails about how my pets are due for vaccines now. They continued to lie and pressure me about dates (my pets are not due until September). When I asked "I'll make an appointment but can you tell me what just happened for the last few months and why your staff advised me to seek elsewhere?" I was hung up on and never received another notice or message. Something really shady is happening at this poor excuse of a "practice".

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!

Krysta is an ideal dog walker. Her love of animals is sterling. She finds out exactly what little…read moretricks they do and makes sure she keeps them safe . My little guy is a runner. He loves nothing better than throwing off his collar and high tailing it back to his mother. Krysta became wise to him right away and developed a safety measure. And she is really nice and listens to people. I am so relieved to have found her because I am going to have an operation and be sidelined for some time . Just so glad I found her.

Absolutely LOVE Krysta & her dog walking & care service! Krysta has been taking care of our boy…read moreRanger since he was 10 weeks old. Ranger is a yellow lab with lots of love to give. She would come to the house on a daily basis and walk him and when we were comfortable enough as parents to let him go to "Doggy Day Care", away he went! He has learned to be a very social dog and is totally in love with her dog Bianca! Krysta is very dependable and has helped us out with last minute needs. Krysta is very knowledgeable about dogs - about their needs and behaviors. I highly recommend her services! Stephanie & Stephen Vitolano