Delighted Pets
When you go on vacation, who takes care of your dog? Or when you're away at work, who exercises and walks your furred friend?
Last week, I learned about Delighted Pets, a local business in nearby Brewster, New York that offers boarding and daycare services focused on canine enrichment, positive behavioral reinforcement, and well-supervised outdoor interaction. The facility is equipped with both indoor and outdoor play spaces, a clean and quiet kennel area, a grooming room, a retail shop, and 24-hour on-site management. It also offers regular pick up and drop off for all dogs, outings to fenced-in open spaces, and on-leash private or semi private walks around town. Finding a reputable canine care center with an experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly staff is vital - for both your pet and your peace-of-mind.
Here are some photos from Delighted Pets, enjoy.
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- Sal Romano, on the right, started Delighted Pets in 2015 in New York City. Its first offerings included daily walks around Manhattan. Now, his company offers full concierge service, boarding, small group excursions, and more. After properly temperament testing each dog, they are slowly acclimated to limited number pack groups.
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- Delighted Pets has a facility and access to secured, open spaces in Westchester County as well as services in New York City.
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- Walking into Delighted Pets, one is greeted with classical music and a room filled with “client” photos.
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- Outside, in one of the fenced in dog spaces – a small number of friendly dogs is already enjoying a morning playtime session.
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- Dogs are well-socialized. Many of the dogs are together on a daily basis.
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- All breeds and mixes are accepted at Delighted Pets. This is a Boykin spaniel, a medium sized dog originally bred for hunting wild turkeys and ducks. It is a very active breed that needs lots of exercise and mental stimulation, but is considered a friendly, social dog and good family pet.
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- Here’s my friend Ari Katz, who runs the @raisingtheperfectpet Instagram page. He is an experienced dog handler and breeder of Labrador Retrievers.
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- When selecting a daycare or boarding facility for your pet, be sure it is up-to-date on all vaccines and accustomed to being with other dogs.
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- Here is a yellow Lab waiting for its turn for attention. Also be sure your dog is accustomed to riding in a car and being away from home without anxiety.
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- It’s important that any dog daycare facility be well-supervised. There are always at least two guardians in the enclosure for safety and proper management.
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- This is a Samoyed with its striking white coat and friendly disposition. This “Sammy” is a regular at Delighted Pets, and seems to love it.
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- Every room is clean and climate-controlled. The main exercise room of Delighted Pets is decorated with a gallery of dog portraits.
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- The room is also padded for safety and equipped with an agility A-frame and jumps for indoor stimulation and training.
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- There are also exercise treadmills specifically designed for canine use and exercise when outdoor play is not possible.
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- An adjacent kennel room has individual crates for quiet time and naps. Owner notes and personal food, treats and supplies are kept near each crate.
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- This is a hydraulic grooming table. It can accommodate both small and big dogs for brushing or cuts – a professional groomer is on-site.
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- There is also an appropriate stainless steel animal tub.
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- The Delighted Pets boutique includes all-natural, American made treats. These Delightful Bites come in several flavors and treat sizes.
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- Other shelves include a curated collection of grooming accessories and supplies.
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- And this area has a collection of cold-weather vests and coats for big and small dogs.
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- And of course, there is also a section for toys.
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- At Delighted Pets, dogs are given one-on-one attention, training, and lots of playtime. As the saying goes, a “good dog is a tired dog.”
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- This is a Lagotto Romagnolo, the well-known “truffle dog” of Italy. When looking for a reputable dog care facility in your neighborhood, be sure to do your homework and research what the center offers. Delighted Pets… it’s a good thing.
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