Buddy's Barking Lot

★ 4.7 · 69 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Elmsford, NY
Buddy's Barking Lot, Elmsford
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 69 reviews · top 48% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
69 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#285 of 642 in New York
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published5 of 27From their website, 2026-09-09

Buddy's Barking Lot is a dog daycare in Elmsford, NY, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 69 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #285 of 642 in New York. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoardingGrooming
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in New York
#285 of 642
Google rating
★4.7 (69)
From downtown
25.3 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-09. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be up to date on the following vaccines: -Rabies -Bordetella (biannual) -Distemper/DHPP -Canine Influenza (recommended; speak with your vet)”buddysbarkinglotny.com/requirements
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed/neutered by six months of age.”buddysbarkinglotny.com/about-us
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs must have a successful interview and attend at least one half day of daycare (depending on your dog’s comfort level) before staying overnight.”buddysbarkinglotny.com/about-us
Operations2 of 21 published
HousingCage free
Their words
“Just like daycare, boarding at Buddy’s is completely cage free.”buddysbarkinglotny.com/about-us
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Buddy's beautiful yard! Approximately 2000sqft of fully fenced outdoor space outfitted with amazing K9 grass!”buddysbarkinglotny.com/
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
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 byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★61
4 ★3
3 ★1
2 ★1
1 ★3
★ 4.70Google average
69reviews behind the score
★ 4.67New York average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

friendly staff 8grooming 7safe environment 4happy dogs 4cleanliness 3safety 3caring staff 3overnight stays 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
9 AM–5 PM
Sun
9 AM–5 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

LGA · LaGuardia
19.1 mi
JFK · New York JFK
28.4 mi
EWR · Newark Liberty
31 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

12 W Main St Building E, Elmsford, NY 10523

25.3 miles from downtown New York · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Buddy's Barking Lot

What services does Buddy's Barking Lot offer?
Buddy's Barking Lot is listed as a dog day care center in Elmsford, NY, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Buddy's Barking Lot charge?
We did not find a published rate on Buddy's Barking Lot's website when we checked it (2026-09-09); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the New York median published boarding rate is $74/night across 155 facilities.
What vaccines does Buddy's Barking Lot require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Buddy's Barking Lot?
Buddy's Barking Lot's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-09). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Buddy's Barking Lot compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #285 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 69 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Buddy's Barking Lot, Elmsford, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/buddy-s-barking-lot/

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