Every facet of the AKC Canine Retreat experience has been thoughtfully designed with the dogs’ utmost well-being in mind. Our comprehensive behavior assessment ensures that your dog’s unique personality and needs are considered during their time in our care. Our facilities have been designed to create an environment to optimize health while minimizing your dog’s stress. Our mix of social play groups and dedicated rest spaces translate to an enriching experience for all of our canine guests.

Our entire staff is extensively trained, and continuously educated, in safety procedures and canine behaviors to optimize the safety and well-being of your dog. All our groomers and management staff have completed the AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming program. Only pet-safe and EPA-approved cleaning and disinfecting products are utilized to provide industry-leading protections.

AKC Canine Retreat offers daycare, 24-hour care, group and individual training sessions, social and individual walking, professional grooming and dog jogging. For details, visit our Services page.

AKC Canine Retreat requires proof of current vaccinations for every dog in our care. The required vaccinations include: Bordetella, DHPP (distemper/parvo) and rabies.

A credit card is required to be on file and used for membership or packages. Checks not accepted.

Our six daycare locations are open seven days a week with 24-hour supervised care for our dogs. Resident only locations, Mercedes House and Sky, are open Monday through Friday. Public lobby hours vary at each location, check the Locations page for specific hours.

AKC Canine Retreat has six locations across Manhattan. Please visit the Locations page to find information about your local AKC Canine Retreat and learn how we can best serve you and your dog.

Absolutely. We have accommodations for all types and sizes of dogs.

Yes, all locations are equipped with webcams. AKC Canine Retreat provides webcam access to Members, who can access them via each location’s page. Contact your specific location for password information and the current live-stream hours. For optimal experience, please view in Google Chrome.

Yes. AKC Canine Retreat reserves space specifically for your dog whether it be grooming, 24-hour care, walking, jogging, or training. If you fail to cancel a scheduled service 24 hours before the scheduled service is set to begin, AKC Canine Retreat will charge the credit card on file 50% of the service or reservation.

If you are cancelling a reserved service such as overnight boarding or grooming, those cancellations must occur 24 hours before the scheduled service is scheduled to begin to avoid cancellation charges.