HI-BK Doggy Daycare 76 Rockwell Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

"I filled out an inquiry and wrote a detailed description of my “energetic” 2 year old dog, and never got a response. Since it is the closest daycare/boarding/grooming facility near me, I thought I’d follow up with a phone call. But in reading the critical reviews from people with puppies and high energy dogs, I suppose it’s easier to look elsewhere. He has been in doggy daycare and has a trainer, but is not docile. It’s understandable that a facility would prefer easy dogs, but disappointing to not hear back."

"When we first came to Hi-bk with our dog Fig it was on a suggestion from a behavior specialist to use daycare to help with mild separation anxiety. Everyone at Hi-bk was very welcoming, and Fig loved it! As we worked on Fig’s separation anxiety we wanted to try boarding him. The first attempt was really hard on him, so much so that we stopped trying boarding for a year. Eventually we tried again but this time asked Richmond if we could build up to it over time. Richmond was very accommodating and the team worked with Fig in his daycare sessions to get comfortable in the kennels. By his next overnight stay he was much better. Now he stays there any time with no problems! We can’t express how grateful we are - it’s made our lives so much easier and we’re so glad Fig has a place to stay or hang out where he’s happy and comfortable. We love that Hi-bk is in the neighborhood and love being part of the Hi-bk community."

"I love Hi-BK! My senior dog was gently cared for when he went the last 8 months of his life. Had his favorite cuddle buddies and despite being a generally anxious dog, was always calm and happy to go to daycare and his “extra” needs were met during boarding. I now have a mostly timid puppy who goes regularly and she adores the team there. They take such good care, really care about the well being of their dogs. They are cautious, sometimes more cautious than I am, to make sure my dogs have been comfortable and well adjusted. I’m So thankful for Rich, the team and all the furry companions that have made daycare such a positive experience for my puppies and for me."

"HI-BK is truly an incredible place. My partner and I started bringing our high-energy and rambunctious dog Gus when he was ~9 months old. When we first started bringing him the employees let us know that he plays the entire time he is there but sometimes does not take signals from other dogs who are telling him they want a break. We were worried that this was going to be a problem, but HI-BK has truly helped him learn to take breaks and respect other dogs' signals. He is now a little over 1 year old and is THRILLED going to daycare whenever we bring him in. Once he realizes we are going to daycare, he pulls and squeaks the entire way there. The staff are always so sweet and willing to answer any questions and always responsive via phone or email. The daycare itself is incredibly clean and I never worry about anything when he is there. I am sure that he is still a handful when he is there (as he is still obsessed with dogs), but the staff always makes sure to match him with dogs with similar play-style and make him take breaks if he is overstimulated. He always comes home happily tired, smelling clean, and I'm sure dreaming about the next time he can go to HI-BK. It truly has been such a great place for him and I honestly think has made him less obsessed with saying hi to every dog on the street because he gets that at HI-BK twice a week! I am very thankful to have HI-BK as a resource and would highly recommend to anyone in the area."

"We truly love this place and couldn’t recommend it more. Top 0.1% of any dog services businesses in NYC. Our two dogs (beagle and mini dachshund) have been going to HI BK since it opened, and we have done day care, boarding and puppy training classes at HI BK. Both of our dogs adore and are always excited to see Rich and his staff. The HI BK team are quick to respond over phone or email, always have clean facilities, maintain all the policies (required vaccines, temperament tests, etc.) a responsible owner would expect for top tier care, have an easy online booking system, and convenient location and hours. Rich and his team are incredibly attuned to the needs of the individual dogs in their care (for example, when dogs need quiet time vs group play), prioritize each dog’s safety and well-being, and remember little details about your individual dog’s quirks and personality. They have really created a loving community of dog parents and pups. Basically this is the only place we trust with our dogs, and I’m actually heart broken to be moving cross country because I know we won’t find anything as good as this! Very grateful to have had them in our dogs’ lives."