The Dog House NYC

It’s difficult to describe how much The Dog House NYC means to me and my family. Heather, Zooey, and everyone who works with them are all amazing. End of story. I’ve used them for boarding, daily dog walks, and training since my guy was a puppy. Now, even four years, a few feet, and seventy pounds later, he still falls all over himself with excitement when it’s time for his walks or he sees someone from the group walking down the street. There’s no one else who I’d trust to take care of him when I’m away. If you’re a loving pet parent looking for a great, caring group of people who will gladly care for your dog as one of their own, look no further. You will not regret it!

We couldn’t be happier with The Dog House. Our dog is picked up and taken out several times a week by a reliable, loving walker. Heather and Zooey had our pup for day care at The Dog House and we received thoughtful, reassuring reports and even photos! Our dog adores them and I am thrilled to know that when we’re out the pup is in such good hands! They are great.

The best you can find! Truly, we cannot imagine our life in the city without The Dog House. They have been by our side since the day we brought home our goldendoodle puppy. Heather came to our home and worked alongside to coach and train our dog (and us!) for six 1 hour sessions. She is focused on you, and helping to give you the skills to be successful. Since then, owners Heather and Zooey at The Dog House have taken our dog for scheduled walks and playgroups on Monday-​Friday. They are professional and trustworthy. It is clearly far more than a job for them. They are passionate about dogs, and make the safety of the dogs their upmost priority. We are so thankful for to have found The Dog House and to have benefited from their services for almost 2 years. They are such a blessing to us and to our pup! –MacKenzie

I was a Dog House NYC customer for 3 years with my French Bulldog, Lillie. Dog walking can be a difficult business: itinerant employees, demanding clients, changing schedules. DHNYC was not like this. Lillie had long-​term walkers, walked with the same dogs every day, and both walkers and owners of the service were kind, responsive, and knowledgeable. Happy to recommend them to dog lovers looking for a dependable service.

I can’t begin to imagine our life in the city without Heather and Zooey. For six of our labradoodle’s seven years, The Dog House NYC has been his home away from home. Overnight stays are in a warm, loving home environment, where the dogs are pampered and cared for in one big happy family. Outdoor time is plentiful and active (Heather provides photos documenting the joyful park play). Odie comes home happy and tired! During the times when we have used their walking services, the walkers have been fabulous — timely, conscientious, thoughtful and skilled at handling the inevitable doggy issues that come up. One view of Odie racing to greet Heather in the park, long before I’ve spotted her, tells you all you need to know about his love for his second family at The Dog House!

Heather is a gem! From the first time that she came to help us with training to the many times that we have used her for boarding, she has been wonderful, effective, loving, and our dog adores her. She knows her dogs and takes wonderful care of them. Although we haven’t used her for dog-​walking, she offers this service as well, and I am certain that she is as reliable and responsible with that service as she is with training and boarding.

We ran into Heather at Central Park one morning and saw the love, attention and amazing playtime each dog she cares for gets. However, what made us decide is that our mostly human-​shy dog who never takes treats from strangers took to Heather. He must have sensed her as a kindred spirit. The Dog House is now a second home for our dog — the set up is nothing like other dog boarding. The dogs live with Heather and her husband as family, they have wonderful long walks and playtime at Central Park and Riverside Park. Heather sends lovely picture updates and our dog comes back looking really happy as if returning from an amazing vacation. The best part is that The Dog House also provides dog-​walking services in addition to dog boarding.

I give the Dog House NYC two BIG thumbs (paws?) up! Heather took such good care of our labradoodle Oliver for 2 and a half years. We used both their private boarding and walking services.
Heather, is basically a dog whisperer and is so kind and organized. She is a pleasure to work with!
Oliver is our ‘dog child’ and I don’t know what we would have done without the dog house during our time in the city. I was blessed to find a small and intimate dog care service that went above and beyond to help and take care of our family in the midst of a big, bustling and sometimes overwhelming city.

Charley loves Heather & the Dog House! It’s his home away from home. He gets special treatment and lots of love. Early morning walks with the gang and always someone to play. Leaving him used to be hard but sending him to The Dog House is like sending him to camp. I always get a happy dog back. Plus his walker is fabulous rain or shine – he always arrives cheerful and ready for any poodle antics!