Playground Pups - New York, NY
Playground Pups – Dog Daycare and Boarding in New York, NY
Located in the heart of Manhattan at 664-668 Amsterdam Ave, Playground Pups is a highly rated destination for dog lovers searching for reliable daycare, boarding, and pet care services in New York, NY. This well-loved dog facility is known for its attentive, knowledgeable staff who treat every canine guest like family—providing both peace of mind and a home-away-from-home feel for your pup. Conveniently close to Central Park and other green spaces, it’s a go-to choice for those seeking pet-friendly amenities and expert care in the city.
Playground Pups stands out for its compassionate approach, individualized attention, and impressive ability to accommodate dogs of various ages, sizes, and needs—including the elderly or dogs requiring extra care. With reasonable prices, a reputation for quick staff communication, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot for both locals and visitors seeking a trustworthy dog care facility near NYC’s popular pet-friendly trails and attractions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are puppies allowed at Playground Pups? Yes, they regularly care for puppies and are experienced in handling energetic or shy young dogs.
- How is the staff at Playground Pups? Reviewers highlight the staff’s professionalism, compassion, and expertise—often noting that dogs are treated with love and staff communicate quickly if any issues arise.
- Is Playground Pups located near parks or pet-friendly trails? Yes, it’s just a short walk from Central Park, making it easy to enjoy nearby dog-friendly hiking and green spaces after your pup’s visit.
- Is there a fee or membership required? Yes, fees apply for daycare and boarding services, but they are described as reasonable compared to other options in Manhattan.
Reviews
I was blown away by the care and expertise at Playground Pups. They were fantastic with Mangu, our new addition to the family, and their passion for what they do truly shines through. You can tell they love every dog in their care. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
I was so nervous about leaving my shy 5-month old puppy at daycare for the first time, and Playground Pups blew me away with their care and professionalism. They are truly experts at what they do (they are extremely knowledgable), and you can tell they care so much about all the furry friends they care for. Highly highly recommend!
Mabel, our chocolate lab really loves it here. After her sister passed away this year she was extremely depressed. We started bringing her for just 1/2 days visits to see if the interactions would help. She came home happy and exhausted. Mabel tends to be more of a people person but at playground pups she happily plays about with both humans and poochies!
Since our initial visits, we have graduated to full play days and boarding.
The staff is also quick to inform you of any issues. Mabel started an UTI when she boarded last (she has an inverted hoohaa since birth and vets are surprised she does not get more UTI’s to be honest) The staff wasted no time contacting us and asking us if we wanted them to quickly run her to the vet. They had her there, tested, back and started medication very quickly. We were so thankful! By the time we picked her up a few days later we could tell she was well loved, and on the mend.
As a dog mom I am always happy when I find a place that makes my poochie happy and when I travel I trust she is getting a good boarding experience also. Mabel gets so excited when we walk towards Playground Pups, and when we make the turn on Amsterdam – she knows it is going to be a good time for her.
Thank you Playground Pups!
We love the people…Sam and Michelle.
Kugel on his way to Playground Pups.
He is so happy there and well adjusted. The best care,service, love and prices in the UWS.
So grateful for this place. We had to run from Florida to get away from hurricane Irma. I have a 10yr old min pin who ous also blind. Taking him to or hotel was not an option so we found this place. They were very accommodating to us, we’ve been gong back to check on him and take him for his walks. He seems very happy there. Great place, very reasonable.