Empire K9

Empire K9 is a training-focused kennel offering dog boarding in Nassau, NY, at 320 Waterbury Rd. Boarding is available to dogs that have finished one of the kennel's boot camp programs, so the staff already know each dog before it checks in. Rates run $45 to $55 per day.

Services and amenities

The site has secure exercise yards and a 2-acre swimming pond, and the indoor space is climate-controlled with heated floors. Boarding dogs join group socialization and play time during their stay.

• Boarding for boot camp graduates, $45–$55 per day
• Puppy boot camp and obedience training
• Secure exercise yards and a 2-acre swimming pond
• Treadmill and physical conditioning as an add-on
• Baths, nail trims, and ear cleaning

What sets it apart

Training is the center of the operation, not a side service. The credentials behind the training include Master Dog Trainer, Military/Police K-9 Handler, Police K-9 Trainer and Instructor, and a certification in Pet Dog Training and Behavior Modification. That working-dog background carries into boarding stays, where obedience commands get reinforced rather than set aside. The boarding program is built around dogs already enrolled in the training track, so it is not a general drop-in kennel.

Practical details

Empire K9 is open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM seven days a week. Reservations are handled by phone at 518-925-7270. Vaccinations are required for every dog. Owners can call during those hours to check availability and ask what a boarding day includes.