About Dog Island City

Dog Island City is a cage-free pet care facility on 23rd Street in Long Island City that describes itself as a second home rather than a kennel. Training is published as part of what it offers, and it is specific enough to be worth naming.

Puppy socialization classes

The clearest training product is a puppy socialization class. For a Long Island City household that has just brought home a puppy into a high-rise, that is the single most useful thing a facility a few blocks away can sell – early, supervised exposure to other dogs before the window closes.

Obedience and behavior work

Beyond the puppy class, the site states that whether a dog needs basic obedience training or help with specific behavior issues, its professional trainers can help, and that the method used is positive reinforcement. Specialty training is also listed among what a dog receives during a stay, so training and daycare are meant to run together rather than in separate slots.

The daycare and the day

The day is built around supervised group play, outdoor walks, regular exercise, mealtimes and naps, with seasonal field trips and a private dog house. Membership packages are sold in tiers and the business is open about flexible rates; private walks are listed at $22.00. Requirements are straightforward: neutered or spayed, current vaccinations, friendly and non-aggressive, and pre-registration before a first visit.

Hours and contact

The facility is open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, with weekends by appointment only. Parties – breed parties, birthdays, picture days and holiday parties – are a recurring part of the calendar and a good low-pressure way to see the room before committing.