Dog day care center · New York, NY
DOGMA
★★★★★ 4.9 from 610 Google reviews · #8 of 57 in New York by score
DaycareTrainingDog walkingBoardingGroomingDedicated facility
9.8DogDnB Score
What DOGMA publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
13 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 14 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Rabies Distemper (DHPP)”dogmanyc.com/daycare/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Your pup must be spayed / neutered if older than seven months”dogmanyc.com/daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“As part of our comprehensive care protocol, we kindly request that each new pup participates in our Meet & Greet session”dogmanyc.com/overnight-boarding/
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Operations
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“DOGMA has staff on site 24/7.”dogmanyc.com/daycare/
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Dogs are grouped by temperament and/or size.”dogmanyc.com/daycare/
Time out of the kennel10-15 minute relief walk; once daily for daycare dogs, twice daily for boarding dogs
Their words
“We take each pup out for a 10-15 minute relief walk. Daycare dogs are taken once in the morning, overnight boarding dogs will go out twice daily.”dogmanyc.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingCage free
Their words
“An overnight stay at DOGMA is cage free.”dogmanyc.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“You can also log into your portal and watch your pup through the doggy cam.”dogmanyc.com/overnight-boarding/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“We operate with full transparency, offering direct communication, photo updates, and live video access.”dogmanyc.com/about/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Yes. However, the times to get a quick tour are limited to: Monday-Thursday 12-3pm No tour available on the day of the Meet & Greet”dogmanyc.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“DOGMA practices transparency: If at any time pups rough house, and might incur a scratch or any other injury we immediately separate the pups and contact you.”dogmanyc.com/daycare/
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Medication Administration (per event) $5”dogmanyc.com/agility-playgroups/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“Meal (Owner Provided) per meal $5 Meal, dry or wet (DOGMA Provided) per meal $13”dogmanyc.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-09. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
grooming ×128agility classes ×26webcams ×19picture updates ×7corgi grooming ×6gentle groomer ×6agility playgroup ×4power walks ×4
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
95% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 3% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Identifies as Asian-ownedIdentifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.