Shepherd and Grey Daycare and Guesthouse

Our dog, Barbara, who has SO MUCH energy loves going to Shepard and Grey Daycare (as shown in the photo). She gets excited even when driving up to Daycare. We have not found anyone as caring, loving and responsible as John at S&G! Weve even boarded Barbara (who has never been boarded before), and she loved it. John also sends photos from the day and its clear how much the dogs love playing and spending time with each other at S&G. Most of all, they get such an array of activity and space that allows your dog to be well socialized.

We cant believe how lucky we were to find John. We have a very nervous dog who doesnt do well away from us. He worked hard to make her feel comfortable and relaxed at his house. She looked forward to going every day. Most importantly, John went above and beyond to work with our ever changing work schedules allowing us to come early/ late to get her or would pick her up or drop her off if we needed him to. We cant express how great he is and how thankful we are for his service.

Shepherd and Grey is unlike any other dog care service Ive used. Its a small, residential business, and they only take six dogs at once—which is a perfect group size for me. My dog, Sprout, gets plenty of exercise and socialization there, but shes also not overwhelmed by constant chaos or stimulation. I know the dogs play a lot but also rest, because John (the owner) sends me several photos and videos each day that Sprout is there. The areas where the dogs hang out are beautiful and always clean (check out the sunroom!), and S&G features a huge property for the dogs to hike around and relax outside. And John obviously has a way with animals... my dog adores him, and I can tell he loves her, too. If youre looking for a really special pet care service you can trust, with lots of individualized attention, then definitely give Shepherd and Grey a look.

During this extended closure, I am concerned for small businesses in the Hudson Valley, and Shepherd and Gray is one of our favorite staples of the area. If you are looking for a safe place for your dog to stay, if you have any reservations about being separated from your best friend, S&G will put all your worries at ease. We first went to John when we were planning our wedding - we wanted Penny to travel with us and share our special day, but it just wasnt feasible. And everyone we would trust her with was going to be at the wedding, so we were at a loss. The minute we stepped on the S&G property with Penny we knew it was the place for her. The facility is clean, John is very thorough with paperwork, making sure all dogs are up to date on vaccinations, and the property is beautiful and well maintained. My husband and I knew Penny would be safe and well cared for. Plus, John sent us daily updates, pictures, and videos. Penny is the smiling white lab in the photo and she cant wait to go back and play with friends once the social distancing ends!

Shepherd and Grey (S&G) provides exceptional care of your pet.We had a sudden need to kennel our dog for a few days. Our dog was very accustom to me being home with her every day. It has also been a few years since we have been to the dog park and we have not needed daycare or boarding since we moved to this area.My first concern was to make sure our girl had a positive experience. She is a big goof and this was going to be a big change in her routine. S&G s owner, John, is wonderful to work with and provides the very best care in a calm, safe home-like environment. We were able to schedule a meet and greet as well as a half-day stay for a test run before we went out of town.So many great reasons to choose S&G: 1) all pet guests are current on vaccines 2) small number of dogs to ensure safe high-quality care 3) owner understands canine personalities 4) committed to providing an excellent experience for both the owner and their pet guests 5) daily photos and updates of your pets stay.I have worked in pet care and welfare, there are several options for traditional boarding and kennel facilities. S&G is different, it truly is a guest house for your pet.We are so pleased with S&G we now schedule daycare visits just to let our girl socialize and get some hikes in, even when we are working from home.If you want more than a kennel experience for your pet, or more than a 10 minute dog walk while you are working, I highly recommend Shepperd & Grey Daycare & Guesthouse. Your pets happiness is so worth it.

We board our black lab at Shepherd and Grey when we go away on vacation and absolutely love it. John is so hands on and really cares for any dog he is taking care of. We love that our dog has access to plenty of outdoor space, gets tons of walks and exercise on a daily basis and most of all is being cared for by a dedicated and experienced dog owner. I do not have to worry when I leave my dog with John. He treats her like his own!

My husband and I were expecting a baby and needed someone to watch our dog. Since we didnt know exactly when and for how long wed need to board her, typical boarders were not ideal since you have to give exact dates.Luckily I found Shepherd and Grey online - John was willing to accept our booking without a definite date and was super flexible of the length of stay given our circumstances. We also loved the home feel for our dog instead of being placed in a kennel all day. We would 100% use S&G again and recommend them to friends. Very happy we found them!

John has been watching my dog for over 5 years and I have nothing but great things to say about his dog day care services. He treats my dog like his own and ensures he gets plenty of exercise, attention and love. I highly recommend using Shepherd and Grey for your dog day care needs. You won’t be disappointed!

Sheperd and Grey is wonderful daycare for those who want to ensure their dog gets individualized, loving attention, whilst engaging them and keeping them active. John, the owner, has a lovely home catered to the dogs’ needs and plenty of nature surrounding for the dogs to play in. He also has a way with dogs.We have had a great experience here and would highly recommend it to others.

John is the best! The puppy was extremely happy to have John as her dog walker when his service was located in Jersey City, and though it was very saddening to lose him as a primary caregiver his new service in Cold Springs is top notch. No one will give your dog better care and the level of service he offers to parents is nearly unbelievable. Daily updates with pictures, transportation service and, most of all, a happy and healthy puppy after the visit is over! If youre a New Yorker looking for the perfect place to board your dog then look no further.

John is fantastic! He took excellent care of our dog Macchiato (a 60lb mix) for 5 days while we went on vacation. We received photo updates via text daily, sometimes more! John is a breeze to communicate with. He even took our pooch for a hike during his stay. I highly recommend S&G and am so glad we can trust John to treat Macchiato like family.

My dog and I both love S&G. John lives very close by, and hes always able to provide care at off hours. With my crazy work schedule where I often have to work late unexpectedly, that is essential. Highly recommended.

Awesome place. Let our dog there a couple times. Hide is retrofitted so bottom floor and yard of for the dogs. Price is reasonable for the service you get. Videos and pictures of your dog everyday they have him/her. Awesome place. Highly recommend!!

We were a long way from home for a wedding in Beacon, NY and didnt want to leave our poodle, Max, behind. Shepherd and Greys is very impressive, architecturally, with three levels and windows looking out to wooded mountains all around. The rooms are equipped as if dogs with credit cards furnished them: a real bed (if thats what your dog is comfortable with) plus a variety of cozy spaces and toys. John makes sure to take sociable dogs (ours is very gentle and an only child so he was excited to be in the company of other members of his tribe). I especially appreciate that this daycare/guesthouse for pets is a labor of love, because we are careful with Max, who is innocent as a child, and only wants to love us (and swipe the occasional tomato if given half a chance!) Highly recommended, Thanks again!

Fantastic facility! Weve taken our senior dog (a rescue) to Shepherd and Grey since we got her, and that was shortly after the daycare/guest house opened. John is fantastic to work with, and his guesthouse is like a spa for our girl -- she relaxes in the sun room, enjoys walks on this gorgeous property, barks at squirrels, and watches the younger pups play. We especially appreciate the pictures and videos John sends us each day. You will not find better care anywhere in our area. Highly recommend!!!

Excellent dog friendly service and facility, John has a warmth & special care for your individual pup

I highly recommend S&G Daycare and Guesthouse. It is a relief to know the dogs are in caring hands, and will be safe and happy while we are gone. John requested details about diet, meds, and habits, and took care of all our dogs with the attention each needed. I appreciate that they got daily walks and outside time, while always secure. And we looked forward to photo and video updates each day. Everyone was smiling, relaxed, and happy. 5 ⭐️s!!!

Great local dog service! Very committed, caring and thorough. Highly recommended.

Superb care and attention with outstanding indoor/outdoor pet accommodations.

A safe, happy wonderful environment for our dogOur Rhodesian Ridgeback, Auggie loves going to John’s house! He gets to spend time with his old (doggie) friends and make new ones as well. If I let go of Auggie’s lead once we are there, he runs to greet John. Auggie is a great judge of character, and his loving, trusting behavior with John tells me everything I need to know about his well-being while there. We trust John completely and know that our third “son” (we think of Auggie as a member of our family) is safe and happy. I give John of Shepard and Grey my highest recommendation for both daycare and overnight stays.

Great staff and beautiful home!