--- title: "Urban Woof NYC - 78th — New York, NY" url: "https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/urban-woof-nyc-78th/" updated: "2026-09-09" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-09" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Urban Woof NYC - 78th Dog day care center in New York, NY — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in New York, NY (https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/). **★4.6 from 161 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, walking, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 318 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075 - **Phone:** (646) 886-5515 - **Website:** https://urbanwoofnyc.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Urban%20Woof%20NYC%20-%2078th&query_place_id=ChIJddd0bYNZwokR8MSjDnaT4aA ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–8 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–8 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out is noon; later pick-up adds a full daycare day ($55) — facility's words: "Boarding check-out is noon (12 PM). Pickup after noon adds a full daycare day ($55)." (https://urbanwoofnyc.com/faq/) - **Late pick-up:** Boarding pick-up after noon adds a full daycare day ($55) — facility's words: "Boarding check-out is noon (12 PM). Pickup after noon adds a full daycare day ($55)." (https://urbanwoofnyc.com/faq/) - **Cancellation:** 24 hours’ notice to cancel or the full fee may be charged; holiday reservations need 7 days — facility's words: "Our standard cancellation policy requires at least 24 hours’ notice; otherwise the full service fee may be charged. Holiday reservations require at least seven days’ notice to cancel." (https://urbanwoofnyc.com/faq/) - **Minimum age (months):** Boarding dogs must be at least 4 months old — facility's words: "All dogs must be at least 4 months old to board." (https://urbanwoofnyc.com/dog-boarding/) - **If a dog is sick:** Sick dogs may not attend; dogs must be free of contagious illness, fleas and ticks — facility's words: "Can my dog attend when sick or when vaccinations have expired? No. Dogs must be healthy, free of contagious illness, fleas and ticks" (https://urbanwoofnyc.com/faq/) ## For travelers - **LGA** (LaGuardia): 4.2 miles, straight line - **EWR** (Newark Liberty): 12.8 miles, straight line - **JFK** (New York JFK): 12.9 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 8 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $80–$100 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $55 per day > “Small Paws (1lbs-20lbs): $80 per night | stays of 2+ nights Medium Paws (21lbs-40lbs): $90 per night | stays of 2+ nights Large Paws (41lbs+): $100 per night | stays of 2+ nights ... Prices A La Carte: $55 (Full day) Half-day: $40 (up to 4 hrs)” Source: https://urbanwoofnyc.com/dog-boarding/ (daycare: https://urbanwoofnyc.com/pricing/) — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 9, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Dogs must be up to date on Rabies, DHPP (Distemper/Parvo), and Bordetella.” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 8 months > “Dogs 8 months or older must be spayed or neutered.” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/faq/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Must attend an Evaluation Day (up to 4 hours) first.” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/dog-daycare/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Records must come from your veterinarian, and we require a veterinarian-signed Rabies certificate.” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/faq/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Is a team member on site overnight? Yes. A dog handler stays on site overnight with our boarding guests.” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/faq/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Size, energy and temperament > “Dogs are grouped by size, energy and temperament across several playrooms, and not every room has a camera, so your pup may not always be on screen during daycare or boarding.” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “We have a calm, spacious, clean, safe and climate-controlled facility that provides a quality stay for your dog while you are away.” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/dog-daycare/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Live Webcam Available to clients with an active daycare package at both locations” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Published > “What happens if my dog becomes sick or injured while in your care? We will assess the situation, contact you, and take appropriate action, which may include seeking veterinary assistance when needed, consistent with your client agreement and emergency authorization” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/faq/ - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, no charge > “Provide medication in original containers with vet instructions. We administer at no extra cost” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/dog-boarding/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “Pack your dog’s food in individual baggies for each meal. This ensures that your dog will be fed the proper amount.” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 9, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Please reserve boarding in advance through your client portal or by contacting your location.” — https://urbanwoofnyc.com/faq/ ## Licensing New York State does not license or inspect dog boarding or daycare facilities. Agriculture and Markets Law Article 26-A licenses 'pet dealers' -- anyone who sells or offers for sale more than nine dogs or cats a year for profit -- and says nothing about boarding, grooming or daycare; a facility that boards animals it does not sell is not a pet dealer under Article 26-A. A bill to create a real state boarding-kennel license, the Safe Pet Boarding Act (adds a new Article 26-D to Agriculture and Markets Law, Senate bill S8510 / Assembly bill A9123, 2025-2026 session), would require an annual Department of Agriculture and Markets license, a $150 fee, and facility inspections -- but as of this check it is still pending in the Senate Agriculture Committee (referred there January 7, 2026) and is not law. New York State is, in that sense, the same shape as Texas and Florida: no state boarding register, full stop. What is different about New York City is that the city itself runs a real, mandatory permit regime for boarding kennels -- more substantial than the county registration fees seen in Orlando or Tampa, though still a local instrument, not a state one, and not joined to facility records here. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/ ## How to cite Urban Woof NYC - 78th, New York, NY. 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