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Play. Stay. Obey.

Welcome to The Hydrant Hotel, where we care for your best friends like they’re our own.

The Hydrant Hotel is a state-of-the-art dog boarding, grooming, training, and day care facility on two sprawling acres at the gateway to Long Island’s East End, in Riverhead. Our trained staff provides loving care for your companion that is convenient and affordable. Your four-legged friend will love it here!
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Find What’s Best for Your Dog Here

The Hydrant Hotel has something for everyone, from young pups to senior dogs
and every lovable pooch, mutt, hound, and mongrel in between.
Dog Boarding at Hydrant

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Dog Grooming at Hydrant

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Dog Boarding

Think of The Hydrant as your four-legged friend’s home away from home—for when you’re away from home! Our beautiful canine castle will spoil your pup in an environment that is fun, safe, and stimulating. Our kennels are designed to comfortably accommodate dogs of all shapes and sizes. There are three types of rooms available, all with natural light and secure privacy doors. We also offer VIP rooms that keep your canine cozy in a real bed and even have their own TV! Just like home. All our boarders have the option to enjoy:
Safe and fun group play (if you like)
Privacy and comfort of “me time”
Special dog-sitting visits during their stay
All-day play
Spa treatments, hair and nails treatment, and massage

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Doggie Day Care

Whether a drop-off is part of your daily doggie routine or you need to set up a custom day care schedule, our trained, caring, and professional staff sees to it that your canine has plenty of fun and gets lots of exercise every day. Then when you come for pick up, your baby will be happy to see you—and may be a bit tuckered out! Here’s what your dog can look forward to:
Lots of playtime, attention, and space
Groups of dogs of similar size and temperament
Realistic outdoor artificial turf and indoor flooring for comfort and safety
Music to set the playtime soundtrack
Monitoring of their ears, skin, teeth, and coat
Agility furniture to play on

See, we love your dog, too!
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Dog Grooming

We really need to stop referring to this very special and very popular service as grooming and call it what it really is—spoiling your dog rotten! It’s really a day at the spa when you place your best friend with us. You may want to sign yourself up when you see all our spa partners do to pamper your pup:
Hair and nails
Workouts
Relaxing "me time"
Tooth brushing
Shampoo and style—everything they deserve and more!

Let’s be honest, a pampered pup is a happy pup!
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Training with Tim

Your dog’s favorite place to stay and play is where they’ll also learn to obey! We’ve added professional training services to The Hydrant's amenities. Schedule a session à la carte or add it to your dog’s stay or day care schedule.

Our trainer is Tim Almeida, a knowledge-assessed certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA®). This nationally recognized standard of excellence certifies his expertise in animal behavior, learning theory, dog training technique, and instruction, including:
Puppy kindergarten
American Kennel Club® Canine Good CitizenTM training class & testing
Extended board and train
Leash-walking class
Recall class
Proper play

Tim, in turn, has also trained our staff so everyone you encounter at The Hydrant is on the same puppy page. Now, this is something to bark about! Just let us know your dog’s breed, age, weight, and what type of training interests you.
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Testimonials & Happy Tails

See what pet owners are saying about their experience at The Hydrant.
My dog loves this place. Whenever we get his leash and head towards The Hydrant, he is so happy! They love dogs, very professional and a little pricey but you have a great service and it is worth every penny!
Candace Lauterman
The Hydrant always takes such good care of our pups. You can tell they really love dogs and care about your dogs as if they were their own. We take them here for baths as well as overnights.
Carly Weil
My dog loves going there waggy tail and all. The staff is always so helpful and pet loving friendly. Place is well kept and very clean. We utilize it every time we get away
Ann Bennett
I've been bringing my dogs since they opened. The Hydrant is truly a home away from home for our pets. All I have to say in the car on the way there is: "we're going to play with your puppy friends!" and my dog goes nuts with joy! They get plenty of socialization and exercise, so when we pick them up they are relaxed and happy. Worth it. Staff is amazing and place is impeccable.
Tara Damato
I take my dogs grooming here. My big dog has a fear of the hoses but they understand and let my other dog bathe with him at the same time to calm them down. They always work with me so they can provide my dogs the best experience. Also my big dog won't go anywhere else now.
Juliana Selina Sanchez
My dog and my family absolutely love this dog hotel. Our dog is welcomed like a celebrity when she arrives. Unlike other hotels from the past, she isn't afraid when we pull up. She is a rescue and she had previously been mistreated so this is very big for her and us. We book her baths and and nail trimming when she goes and we call it her spa weekend. She comes back happy and perfectly well taken care of.
Giovanna Bettencourt
I was hesitant about leaving my dog Frances because she has never been boarded before. They took me on a quick tour of the facility and showed me where Frances would be sleeping. The place was very clean and the staff were very welcoming. They attempted to socialize Frances with a small dog based on what I had told them about her. They noticed she was very anxious with the other dog so they decided to give her one-on-one play with a staff member instead. I would definitely bring Frances back.
Stephanie Trcka
My dogs love going there and they post pictures of their time. Always nice to see my dogs having fun while I'm away.
Rachel Lee
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For reservations and general inquiries, fill in the form below or call us at (631) 920-3706. We can’t wait to meet you and your dog – we know they’ll love it here.

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845 Raynor Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 920 3706
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What accommodations do you have for my dog?

Every dog in our care has their own room to sleep in! We have two different types of rooms for boarding. Our classic suite is a 3’ x 6’ room and our luxury suite is an 8’ x 10’ room with a TV. All suites are enclosed with three solid walls and a glass door. They also include a raised Kuranda bed, blankets, and bowls. Our boarding area is temperature regulated and has speakers to play soothing music throughout the day.

What if my dog experiences a medical emergency?

We have two nearby vets and they are both only a couple of minutes away from us!

Riverhead Animal Hospital
1182 W Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901

East End Veterinary Hospital (24 hour emergency Vet)
67 Commerce Dr, Riverhead, NY 11901

Is anyone with the dogs overnight?

Although we try not to go into our boarding area too much during the night because we do not want to wake anyone up, one of our managers does live on site and has cameras on all of the suites!

Can siblings share a room?

Absolutely- it even saves you money! Instead of paying for two separate rooms, they can share a room for $20 extra per sibling. We can even separate them for feedings if need be. If your dogs are on the larger side, we would recommend having them share a luxury suite.

What should I pack for my dog(s)?

We provide beds, bowls, and blankets for all dogs during their boarding stays. You would just need to bring their food, treats, and any medications necessary. You are more than welcome to bring anything from home that you feel may be a comforting addition to their room. We strongly recommend not bringing beds from home because our washing machine is very strong! Blankets would be a much better option! We also cannot leave any rawhide or other choking hazards in the room with dogs in our care. Other chew toys are allowed, such as Nylabones, Kongs, Benebones, etc. 

My dog is currently on medication. Can I bring that?

Yes, you can! We can administer all topical and oral medications. If you have a special way of sneaking medication in a treat, we definitely suggest bringing that along, too!

What if my dog does not like other dogs?

Not a problem at all! Dogs in our care do not come into contact with any other dog unless you specifically sign them up for group playtime. Everyone is taken out for potty breaks individually. They can also still be signed up for playtimes! We can take them out for a one-on-one playtime with a staff member, also known as a private play.

What if I do not sign my dog up for additional playtimes?

All dogs in our care are taken for regular potty breaks throughout the day. They are walked by a staff member from their room to our spacious fenced yard with artificial grass.

What vaccinations are required for boarding?

For both daycare and boarding we require 3 vaccinations; Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella. If your pet is not up to date on their vaccinations, there is a 4 day waiting period after receiving them before they can check-in.

Doggie Day Care FAQs

Do the dogs play inside or outside?

Both! We have indoor playrooms that are temperature regulated and have playsets for all sizes. These playrooms are attached to fenced yards where the dogs are free to go for potty breaks or additional playing space. We even have bone shaped swimming pools for those hot summer days!

Is someone monitoring the play groups?

Yes, absolutely, at all times! We never leave a playgroup unattended. We will always have a staff member physically present to make sure everyone is happy and playing nicely.

Are all dogs allowed in daycare?

All dogs must be at least 4 months old and males must be neutered to attend daycare. Females do not need to be spayed, but they cannot participate in any group activities if they are actively in heat. All dogs must be in overall good health and free of open  wounds, ticks, and fleas. We welcome all breeds, ages, and sizes! We typically will split playgroups up according to size and temperament. All dogs must pass a temperament test in order to be group eligible. 

How do I get my dog started?

First, we will need to schedule a temperament test for your dog! This is included in their first day and you do not need to be present for it. They will need to be dropped off anywhere between 7am and 8:45am so they are here before we start loading up our playgroups. We want to make sure they go into our playrooms first so they can get used to their environment before we introduce any dogs. We will make sure to pick a very friendly, easy-going dog to introduce to your dog first. They will both be on leash and once they seem comfortable, we will take the leashes off. Other dogs of similar size and temperament will slowly be loaded into the group one by one to ease them into it. Once they are settled in, they will remain in daycare for the rest of the day until they are picked up! 

What if my dog does not pass the temperament test?

No need to worry! They will still be able to play and have fun during their visit. We will still be able to take them for a one-on-one playtime with our staff members and they will have access to the same rooms and play equipment that they would if they were in daycare. Some even prefer to be the center of attention! If they were just too nervous on their first day, we absolutely could try again once they become more familiar with us and the hotel.

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