Pet boarding/training near Mahopac

“My dog Tiago has a shy personality. I was surprised to see him return happy and even gave Nick the Staff member goodbye kisses.“

“Megan at Instinct Hudson Valley is truly the best. We hired her for a one-week puppy camp for our small doxiepoo puppy, Winnie, that was so effective and rewarding, we sent Winnie back for a two-week camp soon after. We loved how Winnie was able to become part of Megan’s family during her stay, while also getting consistent, immersive training.

Megan has a great approach to helping puppies develop natural impulse control and good habits using positive reinforcement only. It felt really reassuring to know we wouldn’t have to rely on commands all the time, because our puppy was learning to make better choices on her own. Megan is not only an incredibly knowledgeable trainer, but she also has two calm, well-trained dogs that Winnie could socialize with and learn from. Her kids were also so sweet with Winnie, and it was a bonus to give her early exposure to children.

After both stays, Winnie came home with major, noticeable progress. She’s naturally a very dependent and anxious puppy, and because we didn’t socialize her enough during the winter, we were struggling with early signs of separation anxiety and leash reactivity. Megan helped her build independence, emotional regulation, and confidence. On top of that, she came back with a toolkit of obedience skills, impulse control, much better leash behavior, and the ability to settle herself in situations that used to overwhelm her.

Even more importantly, Winnie came back happy and confident, and she clearly enjoyed the experience. Megan kept us updated throughout with photos, videos, and notes on her progress, and she continued to check in and provide guidance after we brought Winnie home. She really cares, and it shows.

We started out feeling overwhelmed with raising a puppy, but Megan’s support and training gave us the tools and peace of mind we needed to truly enjoy life with our puppy. We’re so grateful for Megan and would do it again in a heartbeat.“

“This is a puppy must do. It was hard for us (the humans) to be separated from our Mookie pup, but it was worth it. She came home with enhanced good manners and skills, and now it is up to us to continue the training. Staff here really works to help you have a great dog. Yes it’s spendy…but I feel worth it. Beautiful facilities with great staff.“

“Dogtopia of Yorktown is a great facility. The Manager Amanda and the dog coaches Corey, Emily, and all the rest are wonderful to the dogs. They take care of each dog with love and care. They do fun activities with the dogs.“

“We had a fantastic experience boarding our dog Max for three nights! The staff took exceptional care of him and even gave him a bath before he came home.
We worked with Eve, who is incredibly friendly, kind and accommodating. It’s clear she truly loves what she does and genuinely cares about the pets. She even sent us pictures of Max during his stay which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We felt completely at ease knowing he was in a safe and loving environment. Their pricing is reasonable for overnight stays, and we really appreciate the convenience of their hours.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience and will definitely be using them again! Thank you so much!“

“I came into this vet very last minute while I was visiting family and am very happy I chose here. Dr Immerblum was so helpful and comforting during this stressful time. They fit me into their schedule and diagnosed my dog within hours. The staff was very kind and I have a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I could tell right away she was in good hands. Highly recommend to bring your fur babies here and will be recommending to my family here in the area.“

“The only place to bring your dog in the Putnam Westchester and Dutchess area. I've even met people there from 4 and 5 hours away if you happen to need a safe, clean and wonderful environment for your dog this is absolutely the place. This place also has the ability to take dogs who are not good with other people or animals. Just super important to be absolutely honest about how your pet is so the owners know how to appropriately deal with it. There is no place else I trust with my four-legged children“

“My previous vet in Cross River put my pet through unnecessary exams and inconvenienced us with irregular hours. Despite their posted schedule, I arrived on three separate occasions only to find the clinic closed and locked. Moreover, they showed disrespect towards my easygoing, elderly father. But since discovering Goldens Bridge Veterinary Care Center (GBVCC), those issues are now history. In stark contrast, Dr. Immerblum and his team at GBVCC prioritize animal well-being and are mindful of costs. They went above and beyond to obtain my dog's records from previous providers and ensured our comfort throughout the transition. During our initial visit, Dr. Immerblum dedicated more than an hour to getting to know my dog and answering my questions. Unlike my previous experience, GBVCC is reliably open during regular business hours, with staff available until midnight and even later for emergencies. The difference is remarkable. Their recommendation from a neighbor was spot-on, and I'm incredibly grateful for it. I can't express enough how wonderful they've been.“