Where Learning Meets Play
& Every Stay Feels Like Home
Training, boarding, and small-group classes designed for happy, well-balanced dogs.
What We Do
We help dogs live balanced, joyful lives — and help their humans feel completely at ease while they do.
Led by trainer Sara Jarrett, CDTP-KA, our approach blends expert training, thoughtful structure, and home-style comfort.
Whether your dog is here to learn, play, or rest, they’re cared for with patience, intention, and love.
Boarding
Sleepovers that feel like home. Dogs (and yes, we even take puppies!) enjoy fenced-in acres of forest, wide-open play areas, and cozy indoor spaces — all under 24/7 human supervision. Pick-up and drop-off between the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and New York City are included with few exceptions.
Group Skill-Building Classes
Small-group sessions that teach essential manners and social skills through positive reinforcement. We focus on confidence, focus, and cooperation — all in a calm, supportive environment that helps dogs (and humans) learn together.
Play Groups
Structured, supervised fun for dogs who love to socialize. We match dogs by temperament and play style, helping them burn energy, build confidence, and form great friendships.
Puppy Training
A confident start for your newest family member. Sara’s science-based, gentle methods teach foundational skills, confidence, and early socialization — the perfect first step toward a lifetime of good behavior.
Private Training
Personalized one-on-one sessions designed around your dog’s needs and your goals. From leash manners to recall to confidence work, Sara tailors every session for steady, lasting results.
Personalized Behavior Modification Plans
For dogs working through reactivity, fear, or anxiety, Sara designs individualized plans using positive reinforcement and owner education. Progress comes through calm, consistent practice — not pressure or harsh punishment.
OUR PROMISE
We keep our groups small and our standards high. Every dog is known, understood, and guided with care — so they leave us happier, healthier, and a little more in tune with the world around them.
When Your Dog Dreams of Sleepovers & Playdates
This is what it looks like: fenced-in acres of forest, wide-open play areas, cozy indoor spaces, and perfectly matched playmates — all under the care of experienced, loving humans who keep everyone safe and happy, 24/7.
Led by trainer Sara, our seasoned team guides every moment of your dog’s stay with patience and expertise. From managing group play to giving the occasional time-out, we keep tails happily wagging and energy balanced.
Before any first visit, Sara personally assesses each dog to make sure we can meet their needs — and exceed your expectations. Dogs are thoughtfully grouped for compatibility. And if your pup is more on the reserved side, Sara will share honest, professional guidance on what will help them thrive, even if that means somewhere else.
When we say home-setting, we mean it: round-the-clock human companionship, snuggly sleep setups, and since you send your dog’s own food, their tummies stay happy, too.
We offer overnight boarding, daycare, and playcare sessions in the Hudson Valley. And just when you thought it couldn’t get better, pick-up and drop-off between the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and New York City is included, with few exceptions.
Small groups, big joy — your dog will come home relaxed, content, and dreaming of their next visit. Click the button below to schedule your free assessment and to discuss availability. Limited reservations starting in January 2026.
HEAR FROM SOME OF OUR FANS
Susan, Manhattan
“I used to loathe sending my dogs to boarding. Imagining them in little prison cells just broke my heart, and they would just seem off for several days after coming home. The pictures I get while they stay at Dog Life are incredible - they are clearly so happy and content. Zero guilt about leaving them; on the contrary, I know it is the best gift I could give them!”
Lisa, Manhattam
"We've been working with Sara for almost 15 years. From house-training, to walking on a leash, to reliably coming when called, Sara set us up for a really rewarding life with our first puppy. When we got our latest pup, Duncan, Sara was our first call. I had forgotten how crazy life could be with a brand-new pup, but Sara's clear coaching has gotten our whole family back on track."
Michelle, Queens NY
