Dog boarding

[Versatile_Hunter]

I’m looking for recommendations on a dog boarding facility. I have a high drive hunting dog and I don’t feel like the facilities in the city are adequate. I’m willing to drive some distance for a place with glowing recommendation. 
Thanks

[Lawdwaz]

Where do you live?

[Versatile_Hunter]

Just now, Lawdwaz said:

Where do you live?

Manhattan. But like I said, I’m willing to drive a few hours for the right place. 

[Lawdwaz]

My friend is in Livonia.  A bit of a haul for you........

[mowin]

Borded our dogs once. Fantastic reviews. Dogs were mishandled and traumatized.  

Never again.  Found a house/dog sitter. Fantastic.  

[maddie]

here's the place you want, west mountain kennels at pawling mountain club . contact edward larkin 845-855-3859 .my lab went through 2 training schools there and have boarded her multiple times with good results.

[Versatile_Hunter]

14 hours ago, Lawdwaz said:

My friend is in Livonia.  A bit of a haul for you........

Yeah a bit far... 

[Versatile_Hunter]

13 hours ago, mowin said:

Borded our dogs once. Fantastic reviews. Dogs were mishandled and traumatized.  

Never again.  Found a house/dog sitter. Fantastic.  

That's my concern. But maybe the right facility can do a better job than a kid off Rover?

[Versatile_Hunter]

8 hours ago, maddie said:

here's the place you want, west mountain kennels at pawling mountain club . contact edward larkin 845-855-3859 .my lab went through 2 training schools there and have boarded her multiple times with good results.

Thanks! I'll look into them

[Timeless]

Another option could be Two by Four in Oyster Bay on Long Island.  Dogs are socialized during the day so that may or may not work for your pup.  If he/she is high energy, this might be a much better option than having him in a kennel all day/night like many other facilities.

[Versatile_Hunter]

2 hours ago, Timeless said:

Another option could be Two by Four in Oyster Bay on Long Island.  Dogs are socialized during the day so that may or may not work for your pup.  If he/she is high energy, this might be a much better option than having him in a kennel all day/night like many other facilities.

Thanks. That’s kinda my problem with the city facilities. They operate more like dog spas with socialization time. I personally see no value in letting your dog play with other dogs if you properly socialized them during the relevant developmental window. In fact it can actually be a hindrance. 
 

[Otto]

This place is maybe 2.5 hours from Manhattan.  http://www.davesgundogtraining.com/index.html

I have used him for two of my Brittanies, and if I ever get another hunting dog, Dave will be doing the training.   I left my dog there for 6 weeks and he came back, mean (in a good way) and lean, and ready to hunt!   I highly recommend him and his facilities are sparkling clean and spacious.   As a bonus, his wife is a superb pet portrait photographer. 

[Chef]

I’m looking for recommendations on a dog boarding facility. I have a high drive hunting dog and I don’t feel like the facilities in the city are adequate. I’m willing to drive some distance for a place with glowing recommendation. 
Thanks

West mountain kennels in pawling. They train hunting dogs and board perfect place


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[Chef]

here's the place you want, west mountain kennels at pawling mountain club . contact edward larkin 845-855-3859 .my lab went through 2 training schools there and have boarded her multiple times with good results.

Hahah this is the answer Ed is awesome and my dogs loved it there. He is a master trainer too


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[Timeless]

On 3/1/2021 at 5:40 PM, Versatile_Hunter said:

Thanks. That’s kinda my problem with the city facilities. They operate more like dog spas with socialization time. I personally see no value in letting your dog play with other dogs if you properly socialized them during the relevant developmental window. In fact it can actually be a hindrance. 
 

Understood.  I suppose I consider the socialization aspect a way for the dog to burn off energy.  Unfortunately here on LI, many facilities do not turn the dogs out during the day which has been a problem for my Airedale.

[Jeremy K]

On 3/1/2021 at 5:40 PM, Versatile_Hunter said:

Thanks. That’s kinda my problem with the city facilities. They operate more like dog spas with socialization time. I personally see no value in letting your dog play with other dogs if you properly socialized them during the relevant developmental window. In fact it can actually be a hindrance. 
 

Dogs like to play with each other ,what's the big deal?

[The_Real_TCIII]

Just now, Jeremy K said:

Dogs like to play with each other ,what's the big deal?

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[Marion]

covid

Only sheeple are afraid of their dogs playing together.

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[Versatile_Hunter]

2 hours ago, Jeremy K said:

Dogs like to play with each other ,what's the big deal?

It’s a slippery slope. You let your dog play with other dogs and then one day you find yourself adding almond milk to your coffee. Next thing you know you start to believe that healthcare should be a right and that undocumented immigrants should be treated with dignity. Slippery slope, tread lightly. 

[Buckmaster7600]

You city people are weird!

You can’t leave the mutt home with the doggy door open? Put out a big bowl of food and a pale of water? I think my dog looks forward to me leaving, then he doesn’t have to share the couch.


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[Versatile_Hunter]

Follow up:

I left my dog at West Mountain Kennels. Although Ed retired in January, the staff seemed knowledgeable and caring and took good care of my dog. I picked him up yesterday and I see no sign of stress or of lingering “trauma” or anxiety. I highly recommend them.