It is reported by the ASPCA and dog clubs and associations that New York City has a population of approximately 1.4 million dogs. Obviously New Yorkers have a need to find competent, experienced, day care kennel services to take care of their animals.

So many families today have very busy schedules and tight timetables that often arrangements have to be made for the day care of the family dog. Some dogs do not need constant supervision, but there are dogs that do better emotionally, physically, and socially when they are around other animals and loving and caring people.

So it becomes an important problem to be dealt with – how do you find a capable, experienced facility that you can trust to take care of your canine companion? In this case, is there a New York City dog day care directory that will help you with your search?

One online source that I highly recommended which offers a comprehensive service, rating dog day care providers in and around the NYC area including directions to the facility, pricing, and details of services provided can be accessed below.

For other areas of New York I recommend going to: http://local.yahoo.com/ where you should enter 'dog boarding' or 'dog day care' into the search box, and enter your Address, City & State, or ZIP into the location box.

Be sure to check to see if your close by establishment has a membership with the American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA). ABKA members embrace the “ABKA Code of Ethics”, and have a “Pet Owners’ Bill of Rights” which helps assure professional, informed service and conduct.

So many new facilities have sprung up because of the demand that it would be hard for any New York City dog day care directory to keep up. Certainly check with your veterinarian and local ASPCA or shelter to see who they recommend. It’s important for your tranquility and peace of mind, not to mention your dog’s health and well-being that you take these steps to be assured he will receive the best care possible.