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Day 1 — Meeting the group

Your dog walks into a room full of new dogs and gets right to it — sniffing, exploring, finding playmates. Our handlers watch how they navigate a group they've never met.

Day 2 — Making friends

Your dog comes back more familiar with the space and starts forming real preferences — who they want to play with, how they like to play, where they settle when they rest.

Day 3 — Onward together

By now your dog has their people, their playmates, their rhythm. Foundations becomes Day 4 and onwards.

Day 1 — Guided assessment

Our handlers guide your dog into the group carefully, observing how they respond. Some dogs surprise you — others need a slower introduction. Either way, we'll know more by the end of the day.

Day 2 — Continued observation

With the first day behind them, your dog comes back more familiar with the space, the handlers, and the other dogs. The picture gets clearer.

Day 3 — Onward with clarity

By Day 3, we know your dog — how they play, who they like, what they need. And you've seen it happen across three visits.

Day 1 — Establishing security

We start slow. Your dog meets the space, the handlers, and a few calm dogs — on their terms. The goal isn't play yet; it's feeling safe enough to be curious.

Day 2 — Getting comfortable

Your dog returns to a space they now recognize. They know at least one handler. Some anxious dogs open up dramatically on Day 2; others take more time. Both are fine.

Day 3 — Onward gently

By Day 3 we know what your dog needs to continue growing. Some are ready for regular daycare; some benefit from a gentler schedule. We'll talk it through with you.

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DAY 1

Guided intro

DAY 2

More socializing

DAY 3

Onward together

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Our staff guides your dog into the group, ensuring safety and assessing fit. Some jump right in, others take their time.

Your dog continues to settle in and get familiar with our team and other dogs, while learning the "rules of the school."

We've now gotten to know your dog — how they play and what they need. They've started making lasting friends.

Boarding

Daycare that nurtures
true dog happiness

Try "Foundations" — our guided start to daycare.
3 visits within 2 weeks to see for yourself. $99 refundable.

Live cams available. A “Compare Notes” phone call included.
Optional 1-on-1 training walk add-on.

Over 3 “Foundations” daycare visits, you’ll see:

Happy Dogs is about real supervised play — not a free-for-all
Across 3 visits, your dog finds playmates and learns the social dynamics of the group at their own pace — guided by staff who don't just love dogs, but are skilled “referees of play.”

Happy Dogs is about nurturing each dog — not checking boxes.
Whether your dog is already socialized, a bit anxious, or somewhere in between, we'll work with them where they are — addressing anxiety, developing impulse control, and teaching social skills as needed.

Happy Dogs is about honest partnership — not a black box.
We work with you openly, with nothing to hide. We provide live cams, photos, and behavior reports along the way. You are always able to schedule a personal call with the owner.

INCLUDED

Live cams from Day 1

Watch your dog live on mobile or desktop. We've had live cams for all members since opening 15+ years ago.

AVAILABLE

$49 ADD-ON

“Compare Notes” phone call

1-on-1
Training Walk

A call (if helpful to you) to discuss what we’re seeing at daycare and what you’re seeing at home or on the street.

See first-hand how we work with dogs, while addressing common sidewalk issues like pulling and reactivity.

To get to know us — and your dog even better:

Boarding is available to all registered members — New dogs start with a free Day 1 assessment so we can get to know each other. Register to get started.

Active days, settled nights
Structured, supervised daytime play, followed by quiet, comfortable nights.

Real, skilled supervision
Our highly trained staff are on site 24/7 — never remote monitoring, not relying on crates.

Routines, made easy
We manage your dog's scheduled meals, medications, and supplements according to your instructions.

Stay connected, anytime
We send regular photo/video updates, have daytime live cam access available, and you can reach us by text at any time.

Grooming

We offer full grooming to our member dogs at all locations. No Day 1 assessment required for grooming. Register to get started.

Our professional grooming service by our experienced master groomers includes:

A haircut in a style of your choosing

A bath (with shampoo and conditioner)

Brush-out

Nail trim/grinding

Ear cleaning

Sanitary trim

Under paw shaving

After photos

Over 15 years in business, family owned and operated

Dog daycare · boarding · baths · grooming

happydogsnyc.com · @happydogsnyc

Manhattan · Brooklyn · Long Island City

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3 guided daycare visits

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