Pet Sitter in Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn's Largest Crate-Free Overnight Overnight guests get a full day of play in our HUGE play space! Your dog and other animals will know Arbor Manor Day Care as a home away from home: safe, comfortable, with oodles of attention and fun. Rest easy on your vacation, long day (or night!) at work, whatever the case may be: we're always here for you. Benefits of Doggie Day Care Why a dog would prefer daycare over being home alone. A couple of walks a day does not provide the exercise and stimulation dogs need. Dogs are very loving pets. No matter how long an owner has been gone, no matter how the owner treated the dog before they left the dog at home alone, the dog will always greet the owner with a wagging tail when we return home. This is the unconditional love that our cherished doggies show us. While dogs will always give us this unconditional love as we return home from a long day at work that does not mean that we should not consider another option for the enrichment of our dog’s life. Many owners think that they are providing sufficient care by having their dogs walked during the day. There are several problems with this reasoning. -This still leaves the dog alone for the majority of the day while the owner is at work. -A couple of walks at a human stride does not provide the physical exercise dogs require. -“Pack-walks” do not provide the same benefits as off-leash socialization as they are tethered to a leash and are not able to interact freely with one another. It basically just teaches them to walk on a leash next to other dogs while being controlled. -Dogs are social pack animals. They need to be in the company of other dogs in an off-leash environment for optimal psychological well-being. Doggy day care provides a safe environment in which your pooch can run free and act like a dog is supposed to. Daycare Benefits are Endless! There are several ways that dogs and their owners benefit from coming to doggy daycare. • Exercise & Socialization - Relief from Boredom – Dogs thrive when they are around other dogs. Dog Daycare provides the doggy with play times throughout the day to express normal doggy behavior. They have the opportunity to meet and play with new dogs and learn how to properly socialize and interact with other dogs. When puppies are first born, they are adorable playing with their siblings. There is no reason to believe that as they get older, they would still not enjoy playing with other dogs. Doggie daycare will help a dog learn how to act properly around other dogs. The skills learned will benefit the dog and the owner when they are out walking or at a doggy park. • Human Contact - During the day while the owner is away at work, the dog doesn’t have to stay home alone. The staff members of the doggie day care interact with the dogs constantly. They are there to guide the play, give treats during quiet times, or a give belly rubs, scratches behind the ear and cuddles. • No damage to the home – Dogs that are home all day alone get bored. They often act out by chewing on furniture, doors, those new pair of shoes you just bought, or anything else they can get their teeth and paws on. If the dog is trapped inside for most of the day, the results may not make their owner happy. Doggy daycare takes these problems away. • Health – dog daycare provides a healthier and safer environment for your dog. They cannot get into anything that is dangerous, they get exercise during the day and thus they are happier as a result. All of these things help them live happier, healthier, and longer. • Relief from loneliness and the anxiety that loneliness can cause in dogs (including separation anxiety) • A Good Solution For Busy Owners - Some dog owners feel guilty for going to work and leaving their dog at home. Doggie day care will allow the dog multiple opportunities to potty and be entertained while the owner is away. Having friends is important to everyone. Doggie Daycare provides a safe and interactive place to play. Dogs Have So Much Fun at Daycare! How to Socialize Your Dog & The Important Role Dog Daycare Plays Socializing your dog the right way can make a huge impact on the quality and enjoyment of your dog’s life. The key to having a well-behaved dog is socialization. Here are some tips. Dog Day Care and Boarding professional can generally tell if a pooch has been socialized within a few moments of watching them interact. Does your dog cower or bark excessively when they see other dogs on the street during their walks? Does she hide behind the owner and avoid meeting new people and dogs? Poorly socialized dogs are much more likely to react with fear or aggression to unfamiliar people, dogs and experiences. There are several degrees of socialization. You can socialize a puppy a little, a lot, or a whole lot. The wider the range of experiences you expose them to, the better their chances are of being comfortable in a wide variety of situations as an adult. Puppies have a malleable period between 3 and 20 weeks. They are mostly accepting of new people, places and dogs. Teaching them to feel comfortable around them is relatively easy. Expose them to new things every day, while giving them treats. This makes the interactions enjoyable. The puppy will remember those happy experiences well after the sensitive period ends, around 4-5 months. Continued exposure to new stimuli throughout the first year is crucial to retaining and building upon the socialization. It is important to continue this socialization well into adulthood, otherwise they may become sensitive to new people, places, dogs as they mature. This is the perfect time to bring puppies in for doggy day care as they will interact with various dogs and learn how to be a dog. Dogs need to learn how to act within a pack environment to become well-adjusted. At doggy day care they will be able to interact with other dogs in a safe environment. They will learn the subtle, and not-so-subtle behaviors that are normal for dogs. Like the saying goes: It takes a village to raise a child. Puppies are the same, except they need a pack. Dog Day Care is much better for them than just walking with other dogs on a leash. Dog walkers have to keep tight control over them while walking to maintain safety. Doggy Daycare is different in that it allows a dog to act like a dog, within a safe environment, with the handler’s guidance, and lots of room to run and get the exercise they so crucially need. (The operative term being "lots of room to run". Whichever dog daycare you choose, make sure they have a big enough space for your dog to reach full running stride.) Dogs do not get the exercise they need during walks, limited by the pace of the human stride. Early socialization in a dog daycare environment can mean the difference between a well-adjusted dog and one that inappropriately acts fearful or aggressive. This early socialization will serve the pooch well into adulthood. They will better handle new environments, situations, people, and dogs. Does your dog experience separation anxiety if they have to be alone all day - barking non-stop, destroying furniture, or having accidents? Daycare means a stress-free, guilt-free workday for you Having full days to romp around with their friends, they may hardly notice you're away! No more anxiety sitting in a kennel just waiting for you to return. We have a fully fenced back yard that the dogs get to enjoy throughout the day and evening Dogs are fully attended to 24 hrs./day. • Dog Daycare and Dog Walking are perfect solutions for your dog during your long days at work, or day trips away from the home. • Our Cagefree Boarding and Pet Visits are the ideal choice for when you are out of town. • Many clients use our Daycare and Boarding for when they are entertaining or renovating and simply can't have their dog at home. • Whether your need is for a day, a month, or a year, we have the perfect solution for all your pet care needs! If you are new to us, and wish to book a Meet and Greet (required before your dog's stay for Daycare, Boarding or before Group Walks) then visit! Just call and make a appointment before hand. For Cats, and other Critters in your home! "Through experience we've discovered that most cats prefer to stay in their own environment." We will administer medication and other pet care tasks, as needed, and generally make your home look lived in while you are away. After the basics are done, we'll sit and give your pet some love and attention. Visits can be arranged as often as you wish. You get to decide what is best for your home and pets. Our Daycare Rates & Packages Daycare Rates Full Day $40 Sibling Price (2 dogs) $35 for siblings Half Day (5 Hours) $26 5 Hours of Play for the price of a 30-min walk Daycare Packages (never expires) Full Day 10-Pack $37 a Day Full Day 20-Pack $35 a Day Half Day 10-Pack $23 a Day Half Day 20-Pack $20 a Day Packages are non-refundable. All Prices Are Subject To Change Without Notice. Daycare Additional Services: Feedings during day $5 (SMALL) $10 (BIG) if we provide food Operating Hours: Mon. - Fri. from 7:00am-8:00pm Sat. & Sun. from 10:00am-6:00pm Holiday Surcharge: $10 surcharge for 1/2 Days and $20 for Full Days applicable to major holiday periods Boarding $65 per 24hrs Six or More Nights $60 per 24hrs *If your dog has never boarded or had daycare with us, please schedule a Meet & Greet with us. Pet Sitter Details Edit