Dog Boarding in Brooklyn for 2023 Travel

Do you live in the Brooklyn area of New York City?

Are you looking forward to a trip but concerned about who will take care of your beloved dog? 

You’re in the right place. We’ve narrowed it down to 16 top providers of dog boarding in Brooklyn based on reviews, and our own research from website information on these and many other facilities that provide dog boarding in the Brooklyn, NY area.   

We’re impressed with what we found, making it clear that Brooklyn loves dogs!

Note that you’ll find a variety of dog boarding facilities here ranging from one person home “boarding with training” services to full luxury pet hotels complete with massages and blueberry facials. Therefore, you’ll want to check the complete list to find the best dog boarding service for your own needs.

We’ve provided links to all the services so you can easily check out the ones that interest you. There’s also a table summarizing the various dog boarding services, along with a few photos that will melt your heart if you’re a dog lover like the team here at Pooch and Harmony. 

And we bet you are!

Oh, and don’t miss the photos from these businesses with the retriever wearing the shower cap, enjoying the doggie pool, or the luxury boarding suite with the sliding glass door, real bed, plant, and Brooklyn pillow! 

1. Animal Loving Care

The moment you set your foot in this dog boarding service, you will feel a warm welcome. Animal Loving Care is a bi-level facility with outdoor and indoor space, where your dogs can freely play and explore.

There are separate areas for feeding and rest, and there are plenty of pet chairs and beds. Pets sleep crate-free (unless you prefer a crate) on a cushion or bed with a staff member, occasionally even at an insured staff member’s home during busy or non-busy times. 

Your doggie will be in good hands since all fully employed ALC staff is certified in first aid and pet CPR.

If you are wondering how your best friend is doing, you can follow the service on Facebook or Instagram where the photos of dog boarders are constantly updated.

Animal Loving care is located at 556 Court Street in Brooklyn, New York. 

Prior requirements: Your dog should be vaccinated for Parvo, Hepatitis, Bordetella, Distemper, and Parainfluenza. The Canine Influenza vaccination is recommended but is not a requirement. A dog should wear a collar all throughout the stay, and you should bring your food so that no gastrointestinal problems arise. 

Learn more about their dog boarding service. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2. DIGS Canine Hotel Spa & Daycare 

Digs Canine dog boarding is called a hotel for a reason; their website describes their sleeping areas as suites, not kennels. This luxury dog hotel is located in the Dumbo area of Brooklyn.

There are several suite levels ranging from 115 square feet to 528 square feet at this upscale pet hotel. All include a premium Tuft & Needle bed, luxury rug with a deluxe soft blanket, calming music, and one daily 15 minute walk. (Author’s comment: Let me pack my bags!)

Suite upgrades include:

• Flat screen TVs
• Large windows
• Daily one on one time
• Luxury Massage
• Extra lounge area

Other possible upgrades include:

• Grooming such as baths, teeth cleaning, blueberry facials, and Paw Pad Moisturizer
• Transportation to and from the dog hotel
• Walks
• Cardio exercises

 

 

 

 

 

 

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See if Digs dog hotel has an opening for your desired date on their boarding scheduling calendar. Hotel tours welcome. 

3. Jordan’s Pet Care

Jordan’s Pet Care, located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, offers in home dog sitting as well as boarding.

The specialty of this business is dog walking. Hence, the boarding service includes three thirty minute walks, brushing, feeding, and loving attention.

Additional walks and transportation to the boarding facility are available for a fee. In business since 2010, they are bonded, insured, and open 365 days a year. 

Find out more about Jordan’s dog boarding services. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4. Lucky Dog LLC

Lucky Dog is owned by dog lover Andrew who has formal education on dog behavior. Primarily a dog walking service, they also provide private boarding in various Brooklyn NY locations.   

Their website has limited information, not uncommon for a small local business since they’re busy doing what they do best: dog care. Their many top reviews and multiple daily walks included with boarding landed them here in our top Brooklyn dog boarders.

You can give them a call at (347) 351-9958. 

Four 30 minute walks daily, pick up and drop off, regular updates with photos, and a bed are all included with the boarding service.

Check out some of their happy canine clients on the Lucky Dog Instagram page. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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See more about Lucky Dog’s boarding services. 

5. Brooklyn Cattitude & Street Strutters Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Inc.

We decided to include Brooklyn Cattitude & Street Strutters Pet Sitting and Dog Walking due to their high reviews, uniqueness, and contribution to dog shelters and general welfare, even though aren’t specifically a dog boarding facility. They specialize in both dog and cat care. They’re also a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program alum. 

The owner had years of veterinary clinical experience before starting this pet business that connects pet care with pet sitters. A Meet and Greet takes place with your pet sitter, and consistent dog sitter placement is the company’s goal so your dog can get to know her caregiver. 

Check out their in home dog sitting services. 

6. Your Spoiled Pets

Your Spoiled Pets is run by Greer and Scott Shatzer who founded it in 2008. It serves primarily the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, New York.

This couple states they are dog lovers with a business, not a business that loves dogs. From the looks of their website, it’s clear the owners love dogs. 

Get to know them better as they explain the details of their dog boarding facility in the video below. 

The boarding is completely kennel free and dog walks are available for a fee. We think this boarding business looks like it has a very homey feel to it, with the owner confessing to sleeping with lonely boarders on occassion. 

Read more about their dog boarding services here. 

7. WoofMeow

WoofMeow has been serving the Brooklyn area for over 8 years. It was founded by New York native Myrna Perez (see image below) after negative experiences with non-responsive hobby pet sitters.

This highly rated service doesn’t actually board dogs. Instead, they connect dog owners with dog sitters through their live or virtual Meet and Greets. Other services available through their service providers are dog walking, grooming, and daycare. 

We’re impressed by the level of service and due diligence Myrna has established. Their app allows you to be in constant communication with your “PetCare Specialist”, receive a daily report card, photos, and a GPS location stamp. They are bonded and insured. Pet sitters arrive between 6 to 7 pm, leave 8 to 9 am, and include both a morning and evening walk. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Learn more about their in home pet sitting services. 

8. Park Slope Pups

Park Slope Pups has been serving dogs in the Brooklyn NYC area since 2009 after being founded by dog lover Ilana Engel. There is now a small team of dog walkers and pet sitters which you can meet on their website.

Boarding is done for a small group of compatible dogs only, so spaces are limited. Boarding services include 3 to 4 long walks a day. They accept only dogs under 25 pounds and some “mellow” larger dogs over 5 years old. They do, however, offer “in your home” dog boarding for all size dogs, and dogs that prefer to be alone.  Transportation to the boarding facility is available for a fee.  

They are bonded and insured. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Learn more about their home and dog boarding services. 

9. HI-BK Doggy Daycare

This top rated downtown Brooklyn dog boarder was founded by a couple with ties to Hawaii, which influences their canine services. They offer two room styles, comfy private suites of various sizes, or crates for those accustomed to kennels.

Private suites, pictured below, include a bed with mattress, home ambiance, and camera access to their room so you see your dog whenever you want during their boarding stay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You’re welcome to bring up to two toys and a blanket from home. Boarding services include morning and evening relief walks and tuck-in service. You might find the owner’s Shibu Inu, Koa, greeting guests.

Note that UV lighting by PetAirapy, which kills up to 99.99% of allergens, is used. All cleaning products are approved and used by local veterinarians.

Check out their luxury dog boarding services. 

10. The Doggie Funhouse

This family owned Brooklyn, New York pet hotel and spa has a 2000 square foot, cage free facility with an outdoor play yard. Dogs get to choose whether to sleep on couches, beds, chairs, rugs, or floors. They can access the outdoor area at all times.

Private dog walks and room service can be arranged. 

The website notes that all dogs are welcome at this high rated, multi service dog facility founded by lifelong dog lover Rob Kohl.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Learn more about their dog boarding. 

11. Woofs & Wags

This Brooklyn dog boarder was founded in 2013 by two brothers, Cesar and Christian, with a passion for animals. Cesar is an Animal Behavior College certified dog trainer, and the business now has a small local team that walks, trains, and boards dogs.

They also have a Long Island location.  

Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of information about their dog boarding service on their website, but we like what we see:

Contact us to discuss what you need, how many nights you’re looking to board, and which pair of pajamas your dog prefers with their evening snack.

Here’s the contact information for their dog boarding services. 

12. Brooklyn Bark

This dog paradise was started in 2010, by Rachel Bowers. They’re open 365 days a year. 

In Brooklyn Bark, the emphasis is put on individual care. Brooklyn Bark provides private dog sitting or boarding done at your home or at the dog sitter’s residence. 

We’re impressed: Every employee is Pet CPR/first aid certified, in addition to being Pet Sitters International certified and trained in several medical applications.

On their dog walks, they employ a GPS tracker, and double two collar safety system. In addition to boarding, this award winning Brooklyn business provides a wide range of services, including dog email check in’s.  

As a dog owner in Brooklyn, you may enjoy their blog post, 12 Pet Friendly Restaurants in Brooklyn. 

This service is at 195 Montagues Street, Brooklyn, New York. Learn more about their dog boarding service.  

13. Woofs ‘n Whiskers

Woofs ‘n Whiskers serves the Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, Red Hook as well as other areas of Brooklyn, New York. This urban pet retreat has a single goal: to give every cat and dog an unforgettable time.

It features an impressive 7,000 square foot of outdoor space that is filled with playgroups at any time of the day. Every member of the staff is knowledgeable in first aid and pet CPR. They provide boarders with beds, toys, and Old Mother Hubbard biscuits at naptime and before tuck-in. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you have decided that this place is perfect for your pet, take a stroll to 14 Coles Street in Brooklyn, NY. Learn more about their dog boarding services. 

14. Buddy’s Dog Den

Buddy’s Dog Den offers overnight boarding in Brooklyn and also now on Manhattan‘s Upper East Side, NYC. Founded by Lynne-Marie Pacquette, and named after her beagle, Buddy, it was her lifelong dream to care for dogs. 

Buddy’s Dog Den is a cage-free environment where your pup can rest on couches, dog beds, or blankets. It is recommended that you bring what your dog usually eats, so there are no adverse reactions. Dogs are monitored at all times and they sleep in separate quarters based on size. 

You can find this boarding facility on 429 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY, sandwiched between Frost and Withers.

Learn more about their Williamsburg area dog boarding.

15. Brooklyn Dog Walk

Nancy Soyer has always felt a particular kind of love for dogs, and that’s why she made dog walking her job all the way back in 1998. Brooklyn Dog Walk is a service for dog walking, sitting, and boarding. Note, however, that their boarding is full at times, as it was during our research. 

The owner, Nancy, completed a Duke University Dog Emotion and Cognition course. 

There are no kennels and crates used. 

The Brooklyn Dog Walk is located at 319 Baltic St. in Brooklyn, NY. See details of their overnight boarding service in Brooklyn and also the Hamptons. 

16. ExclusiveK9

ExclusiveK9 is a small training and boarding service from Mario Bardouille. He has over 20 years of experience as a professional dog trainer and behavioral consultant, so he is prepared for everything.

Mario combines boarding with dog training working with all types of canines from puppies to aggressive dogs. Additionally, as an expert in the sport of Schutzhund/IPO, he offers training to those looking to get into the sport.

Learn more about their boarding training program. 

Summary for Top Dog Boarding Services in Brooklyn

These are the top dog boarding facilities in Brooklyn based on customer reviews and the research we did while scouring the websites of these and many other Brooklyn dog boarders. We hope this list helped you find a boarding kennel you and your dog like so you can both enjoy your journey. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Boarding:

How much does it cost to board a dog in Brooklyn?

The cost of boarding a dog in Brooklyn varies greatly depending on the type of boarding you choose. A private home pet sitter can charge as little as they want, although most pet sitters are associated with an organization that provides pricing guidelines. At the high end, we’ve seen luxury boarding facilities charge $200 a night before adding in extras, such as grooming or private walking. 

How do I prepare my dog for overnight boarding? 

It can be difficult for dogs to spend the night in a new place, just like with humans. Here are a few tips to try:

• Take something from home, such as a blanket or one of your old sweatshirts that smells like you. 
• Send your dog’s food with the usual feeding amounts and times. 
• Take your dog for a visit beforehand. 
• Let your dog meet her future caregivers if possible. 
• If the boarding facility has a dog daycare, let your dog attend for a few days to get to know the employees and environment.
• Dogs pick up on your emotions so control your own feelings when you leave your dog.  

Do dogs enjoy being boarded?

The reality is that some dogs enjoy boarding while others don’t. It depends on your dog’s personality. Like humans, some dogs enjoy socializing more than others. Your dog’s behavior when you take him to the boarding facility will tell you whether he is happy or sad. This can change, however, once he gets settled in or plays with other dogs. 

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