D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 85 reviews · top 69% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 85 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #411 of 642 in New York
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$55 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$40middle $50$65
Above the New York middle price
Sources
Behind the $55
- Source
- D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Full-day pricing ($55) applies to all stays over 4.5 hours.”Open their price page ↗
D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming is a dog daycare in New York, NY, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 85 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #411 of 642 in New York. Its website lists daycare from $55 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareDog walkingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $55/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in New York
- #411 of 642
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (85)
- From downtown
- 2.2 mi
- Neighborhood
- Manhattan
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
4/27
4 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“The only requirements are up-to-date vaccinations (rabies, distemper, and Bordetella).”disfordoggy.com/faq
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Yes, a Meet & Greet assessment is required for all daycare and boarding services.”disfordoggy.com/faq
Operations2 of 21 published
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“We provide photo updates to keep you connected, and you can bring your dog's food so we can follow their exact feeding schedule.”disfordoggy.com/services/dog-daycare
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“We provide photo updates to keep you connected, and you can bring your dog's food so we can follow their exact feeding schedule. If preferred, we can also provide our own house food.”disfordoggy.com/services/dog-daycare
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
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
9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
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 16cameras 8grooming 7doggy daycare 6trustworthy staff 3photo updates 2backyard 2happy dog 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is at 11 AM; late check-out is a half-day chargeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Late boarding check-out is charged as a half dayStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Boarding cancellation is free until 24 hours before check-in; after that, 50% of the first nightStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- A dog with a contagious case stays out until the owner shows written vet clearance; owner told of signsStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner consents to emergency vet care at the owner's expenseStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Best efforts to send at least one photo update ("pupdate") per dayStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $55/day | Archived page, 2025-11-14 |
| Now | — | $55/day | Their website, 2026-09-09 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–8 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- LGA · LaGuardia
- 6.8 mi
- EWR · Newark Liberty
- 10.1 mi
- JFK · New York JFK
- 13.4 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:30 AM – 8 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
156 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011
2.2 miles from downtown New York · Manhattan · Get directions
Questions about D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming
What services does D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming offer?
D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming is listed as a dog day care center in New York, NY, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming charge?
Its website lists daycare at $55 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming?
D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming'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 D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #411 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 85 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
D is for Doggy Chelsea - Daycare & Grooming, New York, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/d-is-for-doggy-chelsea-daycare-and-grooming/Similar places near New York
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