We have a pond here full of these little frogs people call peepers. They “peep” in the spring. The peeping can actually be quite loud. If you stand at the edge of the wetlands or the pond when they start in the evening, the noise can hurt your ears. In the winter, they bury themselves… Continue reading Peepers Out 2020
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Brooklyn versus Manhattan
Here at Glencadia we do some contests – always Brooklyn versus Manhattan. We have the Independence Day Capture the Flag Contest our summer games. And for 11 years, the Christmas Day Fetch Competition our winter games. We’re contemplating a spring or fall event: the Doggie Joggie. This would be an event where members of the… Continue reading Brooklyn versus Manhattan
About our Prices at Glencadia Dog Camp – no nightly increase, no delivery fee and still the best bargain in NYC dog care
In this essay, I will explain our new $50 per reservation fee, after explaining a bunch of other stuff you need to know (although you didn’t exactly ASK). Glencadia the most authentic dog camp experience available and we have great prices. We don’t charge for delivery in the city for many of our NYC customers.… Continue reading About our Prices at Glencadia Dog Camp – no nightly increase, no delivery fee and still the best bargain in NYC dog care
Camp for dogs, camp for kids
It’s hard to exaggerate how different the camp experience is for dogs compared to being home. The social aspect of being in a pack is mentally challenging for dogs. Interacting with other dogs, figuring out their relationships, is probably the most sustained mental activity in which a dog can engage. It’s tiring mentally. It’s healthy… Continue reading Camp for dogs, camp for kids
The Holiday Rush Winds Down
Whew! Here at Glencadia, the holiday season has officially come to an end. Looking back, it’s always a time chock full of activity. Lots of family, festivities, and friends (furry or otherwise). It all begins to kick into gear in mid December. Dogs of all shapes and sizes begin to book stays and then arrive… Continue reading The Holiday Rush Winds Down
If only I had this problem… losing TOO MUCH weight!
Inside more often, not getting enough exercise, over-eating: normally, we people worry about gaining weight around holidays and in the winter. This scenario is far from the case with dogs at camp. With our camper dogs we worry more about losing weight in this season. If the high temperature is slated to break 32 and… Continue reading If only I had this problem… losing TOO MUCH weight!
Welcome Country Dog Customers!
Hello to all former Country Dog customers! We here at Glencadia have been subcontracting dog boarding for Country Dogs LLC (Virginia) since 2018. Mark Cave, owner of Country Dogs, approached me and we set up an agreement. If you live in or around NYC have boarded your dog with Country Dogs in 2018 or 2019,… Continue reading Welcome Country Dog Customers!
The City: blue light last year
Last night apparently a transformer blew in Queens or Brooklyn and lit up the New York City sky with blue — although at the time I would have said green — light. When I first noticed it as I did the dog route, I looked to see if anyone else on the street was paying… Continue reading The City: blue light last year