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I just have to share how amazing Glencadia Dog Camp has been for my dog, Cocoa! For years now, I’ve been sending him there, and honestly, it’s been such a relief as a busy working professional in NYC. I can’t tell you how much peace of mind I get knowing Cocoa is in such good hands. The prices are super reasonable, especially considering how happy and healthy Cocoa is when he comes back home. It’s like he’s had a mini vacation, and I love seeing him so excited after a stay at camp. But the real stars of the show are the staff. They’re so kind and genuinely care about the dogs. Phil and all the dog handlers are incredibly communicative and responsive. I feel like I can always reach out if I have questions or just want to check in on Cocoa, and they’re always there to support me if I have a change in plans. Thank you, Glencadia Dog Camp, for being such a fantastic place for cocoa. You guys are truly the best! I can’t recommend you enough to other dog owners looking for a loving environment for their dogs.

My wife and I have been sending our lab-husky to Glencadia for boarding for over a year now, and we have been so, so happy with our experiences to date. The facility boasts big open spaces for play and socializing, and their grooming and care services have been excellent. Health-check updates and playtime photos are frequent and plentiful, for which we are hugely grateful. As importantly, from pick-up to drop-off and every step in-between, the Glencadia team has been fantastic. Professional, friendly, and very responsive. Our pup is always excited for her visits and has always come home healthy and happy. Based on my experiences, I would highly recommend them to any dog owner looking for a first-rate boarding option.

We absolutely LOVE Glencadia. We have been sending our dog Astor to Glencadia for several years now. He has been over 10 times!!! Astor has gone to camp from as little as a weekend stay to a longer 2 week stay. We have recommended Glencadia to at least 10 people and they always rave about it and are SO happy we recommended it to them. We love Glencadia because of how convenient the service is. Astor is obsessed with doggy driver Phil! The pick and drop off service is an absolute game changer. Glencadia is very affordable compared to everything else in the city and Astor gets his own little vacation when we go on vacation. We always know our dog is in good hands and it is very obvious he is having the time of his life when we see him romping around with a huge smile on his face in the photos and videos. Astor is always so exhausted when he gets home because of how much fun he had with all of his new and old camp friends!! HIGHLY recommend Glencadia. We could not recommend them enough.

My dog has been LOVING it at Glencadia. I'm delighted to see all the fun photos that get uploaded every day. This is her second time back, and we've already booked her for a month long stay in the next few months. The wellness checks where the dogs get weighed and checked for scratches, ticks, and overall health are reassuring to read. The Glencadia team makes sure the dogs are in tip top shape. The photos of the dogs sitting on the bench after the wellness checks are fun to see as well. Their faces are always beaming! I was worried the first time I sent my dog because I adopted her when she had severe separation anxiety. Training wasn't getting anywhere as she was attached only to me. I think she learned to self soothe at camp being around other dogs and being in a safe environment. When she got back, her separation anxiety training went so much more smoothly!

I don’t usually write bad reviews, but dog owners should know about my experience with Glencadia. We booked in November for the holidays, but two weeks before our trip, our dog developed a limp from early-onset arthritis. Despite calling 4 times and emailing twice, I only got a response after 7 PM. The staff admitted they’d have 150 dogs during the holidays (normally 30–40) and couldn’t monitor them all. They vaguely agreed to note her needs and revealed dogs would share rooms with 3–4 others, which wasn’t disclosed when we signed up. When my mother-in-law picked up our dog early, they brought out the wrong dog first, then took 45 minutes to find our pup, Piper. This lack of organization and care destroyed my confidence in Glencadia. They shouldn’t triple capacity if they can’t manage it, let alone mix up dogs at pick up. I hope this gives some other owners clarity on the level of care and communication they should expect with Glencadia.