Cheeky Dog Doggy Daycare

Our pup, Wallace, was a little wary of this place when he was younger. I think because his first experience was a bath and he does not like water. Though, as he has gotten older he has warmed up and now he loves it. In the morning when we make the turn down the street, he pulls and runs in. So happy that he loves Cheeky Dog and for me, the owner and staff are great. Very lucky to have this place in my neighborhood!

Staff is very nice and you can tell they care about the dogs. My dog is always very excited to go-​even tries to drag me there on the weekend. Tip= have them give your dog a bath before you take him/​her home.

Our dog *loves* going to Cheeky Dog! Whenever we take her there, once she is within a few blocks she starts pulling me towards the door because she just cannot wait one second longer to be there!
She is usually a very reserved and shy girl, but she not only loves the space there and other dogs, but ALL of the staff because when she sees them she wags her tail and jumps up to greet them. She doesn’t do this to our friends that she has known for years, so it speaks volumes as to how well they treat her.
We also have had her board there overnight for extended stays and again, she just is taken care of so well and is always happy to go there.
Thank you, Cheeky Dog!

We’ve been taking our dog to Cheeky Dog for about a year now, and our dog loves it. The play space is really big compared to other dog daycares in the area. The staff is so sweet to her and always greet her by name, even when we haven’t dropped her off in a while. The owner is very responsive by email, which we appreciate. I also really like their set-​up for dropping off dogs — we unleash our dog and guide her behind a holding area before she enters the play area, which works well for our leash-​reactive dog. I wish more places were set up this way.

Nice place! Staff is friendly and very easy to communicate with. I’ve left my dog here for overnight stays/​boarding and I each time knew that he was in good hands.

I considered boarding my pup here a little while ago, but I wasn’t kosher with the idea of her not getting much outside time for such a long period of time (2 whole weeks) and we were lucky enough to have friends help us out.
On the flip side, I’ve now brought her in twice for day care. They are right: the urge to ‘go’ on the floor is something that doesn’t translate when she comes home. She also plays so much that she naps for what seems like 2 days straight (a tired pup is a happy one!).
The staff is really friendly and I love that they have a later pick-​up time compared to others (when you need it!).

We’ve tried a few places to board out dog in the last few years and have been generally very happy with Cheeky Dog since we found them. Our dog continues to be excited to go there when we drop him off, which hasn’t always been the case with other boarding houses.
One significant caveat for us has been that since Cheeky Dog keeps credit cards on file, they will sometimes mistakenly charge the wrong person for services if they have a dog with the same name as another. I happened to catch a mistaken charge that occurred in this way, and while Cheeky Dog was happy to refund it quickly and apologized, I am a little worried about how they verify charges. According to the owner, this just happens from time to time.
While we are planning to use Cheeky Dog again in the future, we’ve decided not to leave a credit card on file with them for this reason.

Cleo loves Cheeky Dog. And so do I. Five amazing young folks take care of her, plus Chelle, the owner. Each of them knows and loves Cleo as if she were their own: Chris, Erica, Cathy, Raquel and Luis. They know her habits, her friends, the way she curls up to sleep, everything. And last night, I had to use Cheeky Dog totally last-​minute for boarding. She apparently found her friends, curled up, and bounded up this morning to play. I can’t imagine a place anywhere that is more caring and more nurturing. It would be IDEAL if they had outdoor space. But the best thing they have is people to love my dog and know my dog. Imagine taking care of 60 dogs a day. That’s what Cheeky Dog’s employees do, but you’d never know if they’re sick of the barking, the nutty owners like me, or anything else. They always have love in their hearts, and Cleo adores each and every one of them. Cleo has been going to Cheeky Dog since we got her as a terrified rescue pup at 3 months. Now, she’s a true Cheeky Dog, at 6.5 months, with friends and a social life away from home. I’ve waited to write this review because I wanted to use every service Cheeky offers. Now I have. I wish Park Slope had a Cheeky Dog. Until that happens, we’re heading to DUMBO almost every workday morning. And Cleo has the time of her life! Thanks for the home away from home, Chelle, Erica, Chris, Cathy, Raquel and Luis. We love you!

In terms of taking care of our dog, and how much she loves being there, I give Cheeky Dog 5 stars. It’s clean, the staff is great with our dog, and I have felt safe leaving her there.
However, there have been a few incidences where the business end of Cheeky Dog has been a challenge to deal with. Most recently, we noticed two incorrect charges on both of our credit cards. One was charged because our dog was «mixed up with one with a similar name», and another was charged because a day care credit had not been applied to our visit — although this was confirmed in person upon pick up. It should not be the customer’s responsibility to maintain accounting records of day care credits — something which we had to prove by submitting a detailed outline of what had been paid to Cheeky Dog, and when. After a long email chain with the owner, the issue has finally been resolved. There has been an apology for «upsetting» me, but not for having made the original mistake (s).
Both charges have now been refunded, and I would definitely recommend Cheeky Dog for quality dog care, but I do advise maintaining a close eye on your credit card statements if they have your information on file and keeping good records of your dog’s visits.

To say that I am obsessed with Cheeky Dog is an understatement! I drop my dog Emma off there every time I travel, and never worry that she’s being put in a crate and locked up. The staff is incredibly friendly, and Emma always seems to leave exhausted and happy.
I recently left her for 5 nights, and when I picked her up, they had given her a bath and had even washed her bed!
I’ve tried less expensive boarding places, but was unhappy when I discovered that the dogs were in a crate the majority of the time that she was there.
Chelle and her staff are amazing, and the peace of mind of knowing Emma is taken care of is well worth the money!

I was extremely nervous leaving Bella here for the first time while we went away for a week. I was so relieved that Bella did so well at Cheeky Dog. From the beginning they were really comforting and let us take our time when saying bye to her and they let us ask a million and one questions, they answered each one without hesitation. Whenever I called they picked up right away and told me in detail how Bella was doing. Bella even went into heat while she was there and they took really good care of her. This is the perfect place for a nervous parent! Will recommend to others.
And to the people who post negative reviews about the smell of bleach, there’s a smell of bleach cause they are ALWAYS cleaning. Each time I went there, I saw an employee with a mop or broom. I’m so glad they are on top of cleanliness rather than have Bella walking around pee puddles and other dog’s mess.
FANTASTIC PLACE!!!

I have boarded my dog, Penny (a shy lab mix) here several times and have always been extremely happy with the service, professionalism and genuine love of the dogs that I consistently see in the staff everytime we come to visit. Penny, on her most recent stay, was even given breakfast in bed because she was so tired from playing the day before. They spoil her just as much as I do!
My one complaint would be that they don’t take the dogs outside unless they’re boarding for more than 2 – 3 days but since Penny doesn’t seem to mind «doing her business» inside while she’ s there it’s basically a non-​issue.
Absolutely love this place and highly recommend it.

I have used Cheeky Dog’s daycare many times and love it. We don’t live in DUMBO but I have no problem driving here, as this place is by far one of my dog’s favorite spots. The staff here is very attentive and all the dogs seem to really enjoy themselves. After spending an afternoon here my dog returns happy and exhausted. Also, whenever I drive here to drop him off he gets very excited and practically leaps out of the car. I feel very confident about leaving my dog at Cheeky Dog, which is why I return again and again with him. It’s SO much better than any kennel or other doggie daycare I’ve used so far (and we’ve tried many). It’s super spacious and well staffed. We love it!

So Gross. if you love your dog– PLEASE save your pup from this DISGUSTING place.
1. The staff does not care! I walked in to the huge wave of urine and bleach. It was so strong I gagged. I tried hard to look past given the many good reviews. I left my dog there and felt awful. I asked if they walk them during the day. The staff looked at me like I was insane while one ate his lunch in the dog pen!!? I watched two dogs pee while I asked about walking. The man eating his lunch did not see the pee? or didn’t care. I had to notify them– and the said: yeah we will get to that.
2. When I picked my dog up there was a LAYER of film all over. I had to scrub her and wash everything she had on (harness, collar etc). She smelled like urine and bleach. (No surprise)
I think the reason they get good reviews is because NO ONE has started a better doggy daycare in this VERY dog friendly neighborhood. Cheeky Dog is not only totally a disgrace, it lacks competition and keep hard working people with no choice but to either leave their loved dog at home or stick him in a urine and bleach pen with staff who doesn’t care in a sea of all the D.U.M.B.O. dogs that i’;m sure hate it too. Its hard. D.U.M.B.O, lets figure out how to solve this issue and forever boycott Cheeky Dog.

Love this place. I feel completely comfortable leaving my dog here for a long weekend. It’s definitely not the place for dogs who like to sleep all day, but if your dog likes to socialize most of the day then get a good night’s sleep, there’s no place better. All the dogs have seemed friendly and well-​behaved.

All the great reviews are true! My pug has boarded here a few times and every time it has been a very pleasant experience. The owner Chelle was super nice and responded promptly whenever I checked in to ask about my dog. When my dog gets distressed she has been known to furiously scratch herself and the result is not pretty. No issues at Cheeky Dog though because my dog was having fun.

Our dog loves going to «doggy day care» at Cheeky Dog. We bring him one day every other week when our cleaning lady comes, They have a great space for the dogs to play in and there are always lots of other friendly dogs for our dog to play with. When we get to the block where Cheeky Dog is located our dog pulls me toward their door.
The staff is also friendly and helpful and we have left our dog there over night a few times and they have always been accommodating about giving our dog his medication.
They are also open seven days a week which is an added bonus as we brought our dog here on a Sunday when we were hosting a family holiday party.

I’m really grateful to have Cheeky dog in the neighborhood. If you live anywhere near DUMBO and have a dog, I think you’d like it here. The several times I’ve walked into Cheeky dog, Chelle (the owner) is usually around and there are at least two people manning the dog area., so there is a good people: dog:space ratio. There is a lot of room for the dogs to play and roam around.
While sending Lucy to day care every day is expensive, for the hours of playtime you get, it’s actually better value than a dog walker. Your dog can be at day care for 6+ hours for about $ 10 more than the going rate for a 30 minute walk from a dog walker. We’ve also boarded Lucy at Cheeky and they can pick up and drop off your dog for you, which is very helpful when you have early morning flights or don’t get home until late.

I recently moved here from Texas and had a really hard time finding a GOOD, CLEAN doggy daycare similar to the one at home. Also had trouble finding people that actually cared about the dogs, that don’t mind that I’m a nutty doggy momma that likes to check in on her «son» on his first day of daycare with him. I think that they give him potty breaks during they day? (Not sure)
The only negative I have is the price. But, I guess that’s to be expected in NYC. =) I would love to take him more often if I wasn’t a poor college student again.

I’d like to give it 10 STARS! I love Cheeky Dog but more importantly, my two dogs Cooper and Ruby do. We moved from Los Angeles and my dogs could not stay with me for the first week. I was VERY reluctant to board them anywhere because of how much stress they were under from the move. But I heard so many great things (I asked around!) about Cheeky Dog that I brought my dogs there.
The facility is big and very clean with lots of room for the dogs to run around. One of the staff members knew my dog Cooper was very nervous and put him with just some smaller dogs to start off. That’s what I love about Cheeky Dog — they really care. They greet your dogs not only with hugs and kisses but always remember their names — even on the street when they are walking other dogs!
The owner Shelly is wonderful and now my dogs are regulars. She really has a passion for animals and I know when I leave my dogs there, they are being given the BEST of care and lots of love :)