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5 Best Dog Boarding in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

You're leaving town for a week and your dog is not coming with you this time. The dog boarding options in New York on this page have logged 1,607 Google reviews between them, and every one sits at 4.8 or 4.9, a tenth of a star apart at most. DOGMA carries the deepest track record of the group at 612 reviews, so the real question isn't which spot is good, it's which layout and neighborhood fit your dog.

Short answer: DOGMA leads with a 4.9 rating across 612 reviews, the deepest track record of any boarding business here, running two locations with overnight boarding, daycare, grooming and training. DIGS Canine Hotel Spa & Daycare in Dumbo is close behind at 4.9 from 406 reviews. Pricing isn't published by any of the five, so confirm nightly and daycare rates directly before booking.
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How New York's Dog Boarding Spots Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 DOGMA 4.9 ★ 612 Overnight boarding, daycare, training & grooming View ›
2 DIGS Canine Hotel Spa & Daycare 4.9 ★ 406 Boarding, daycare & grooming in a hotel-style setting View ›
3 Puppy Loft 4.8 ★ 234 Daycare, boarding & grooming in Chelsea View ›
4 Brooklyn Pawffice 4.9 ★ 179 Daycare with indoor/outdoor play & live cams View ›
5 Easy Wag FiDi 4.9 ★ 176 Daycare, boarding, grooming & training View ›
5 Best Dog Boarding in New York (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

DOGMA logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

DOGMA

4.9612 Google reviews

DOGMA runs two locations, in the West Village and East Village, offering overnight boarding, dog daycare, grooming and training, including agility classes, with dogs grouped by size and temperament for group play.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight specific staff, including an agility trainer and a groomer, building real relationships with anxious or shy dogs over time
  • Long-term boarding gets praised, including photo updates during multi-week stays
  • Multiple reviewers describe dogs visibly excited to arrive
  • Two-location setup gives flexibility on drop-off between the West Village and East Village

Worth knowing

  • As a larger operation with two locations, availability for peak boarding dates may fill up ahead of holidays
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume612 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: DOGMA leads this list on volume, 612 reviews at a 4.9 average, the deepest track record of any business here.

Website+1212-366-4060 Directions

21 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014

DIGS Canine Hotel Spa & Daycare logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

DIGS Canine Hotel Spa & Daycare

4.9406 Google reviews

DIGS Canine Hotel Spa & Daycare, in Dumbo, Brooklyn, offers boarding, daycare and grooming with in-room webcams, an easy-scheduling app, and staff certified in canine first aid and CPR.

What people praise

  • Grooming staff are named repeatedly for careful, patient work with nervous dogs
  • Reviewers traveling from out of town specifically call out webcam access for peace of mind
  • Clean facility comes up across multiple reviews
  • Reviewers say the boarding stay left their dog well cared for, not just supervised

Worth knowing

  • As a Brooklyn-only location, it may mean a longer trip for Manhattan-based owners
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume406 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: DIGS posts a 4.9 average across 406 reviews, second on this list by volume behind DOGMA.

Website+1631-832-3281 Directions

238 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Puppy Loft logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Puppy Loft

4.8234 Google reviews

Puppy Loft is a Chelsea daycare, boarding and grooming operation offering webcam access and separate play spaces for big and small dogs.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight camera access and constant staff supervision as a step up from other daycares they'd tried
  • Temperament checks before grouping dogs get specifically praised for creating a calmer environment
  • Multi-day boarding gets detailed positive feedback, including photo and text updates
  • Staff give practical feedback to owners, like flagging a dog pulling on leash

Worth knowing

  • A handful of reviewers note the shop is smaller than some competitors, so book ahead for busy periods
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume234 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Puppy Loft posts a 4.8 average across 234 reviews. Reviewers who compared it directly to bigger chains say the attentiveness here is a step up.

Website+1212-924-9131 Directions

237 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001

Brooklyn Pawffice logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Brooklyn Pawffice

4.9179 Google reviews

Brooklyn Pawffice is a Williamsburg daycare offering indoor and outdoor play space, live webcams, and flexible booking packages, with dogs of various temperaments mixed under staff supervision.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly describe dogs excited to arrive and worn out happily by pickup
  • Indoor and outdoor courtyard space gets specifically called out
  • Staff described as reliable, responsive and flexible with last-minute requests
  • Webcam access lets owners check in throughout the day

Worth knowing

  • Reviews focus on daycare rather than overnight stays, so confirm whether Pawffice offers boarding or daycare-only before booking
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume179 · 73th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Brooklyn Pawffice posts a 4.9 average across 179 reviews, the smallest sample among the top four but the ratings hold up just as strong.

Website+1929-258-8350 Directions

522 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Easy Wag FiDi logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Easy Wag FiDi

4.9176 Google reviews

Easy Wag operates two Manhattan locations, in the Financial District and on the Upper West Side, offering daycare, overnight boarding, grooming and training sessions.

What people praise

  • Staff are named repeatedly and consistently across reviews, suggesting low turnover
  • Reviewers highlight training sessions alongside daycare as a combination that builds real behavioral progress
  • Text and photo updates during boarding stays get specific praise
  • One reviewer's dog with past behavioral issues improved enough to return successfully after a rocky start

Worth knowing

  • With two locations under one name, confirm which address you're booking, FiDi or Upper West Side, before you go
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume176 · 68th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Easy Wag rounds out this list at a 4.9 average across 176 reviews, the smallest sample here, though its ratings are just as strong as the businesses ranked above it.

Website+1347-495-7578 Directions

124 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038

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How we scored this list

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume is how many customers have actually left a rating, ranked against every other dog boarding listing we looked at in New York. Confidence blends the two, so a business with hundreds of reviews carries more weight than one with a perfect score built on a handful. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

What dog boarding costs in New York (2026)

Boarding rates depend on the length of stay, whether it’s cage-free or a private suite, and whether add-ons like grooming or extra walks are bundled in. None of the five businesses on this list publish a fixed nightly rate online, so get a written quote for your dog’s size and length of stay before booking.

Dog boarding across New York City

DOGMA covers the West Village and East Village, DIGS sits in Dumbo, Brooklyn, Puppy Loft is in Chelsea, Brooklyn Pawffice is in Williamsburg, and Easy Wag spans the Financial District and Upper West Side. Between them, a boarding spot is a short trip from most Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods.

What to ask before you book boarding

  • Is boarding cage-free, and how are dogs grouped by size or temperament?
  • Do you offer webcam access during the stay?
  • What vaccinations and paperwork are required before drop-off?
  • How many walks or play sessions happen per day during boarding?
  • What’s the policy if my dog needs medication during the stay?
  • Is there a trial daycare day required before an overnight stay?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data: live rating, review volume and how recently people are still reviewing. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which gets a badge and placement boost, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five?

We compared dog boarding and daycare businesses across New York on live Google rating, how many customers have reviewed them, and how recently those reviews are coming in, then weighed rating against volume so a newer business with a perfect score doesn’t automatically outrank one with a longer track record.

Do I need to do a trial daycare visit before overnight boarding?

Several of these businesses recommend or require it so staff can learn your dog’s temperament before an overnight stay. Ask directly when you book.

How often is this updated?

We refresh this list as new reviews and ratings come in. This version was verified in July 2026.

The bottom line

DOGMA is the safe default, with the deepest track record on this list and two locations for flexible drop-off. Book any of these five ahead of major holidays, since boarding spots reviewers describe as reliable tend to fill up fast.

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