Savvy Shoppers’ Survey

Cooperative Canines
21 Branch St. (Goldens Bridge, NY)/914-241-1111
By appointment.

The Edge: Your pet will have fun. § Sarah Hodgson, renowned trainer and New York Times columnist (on pet training), gives group and private lessons—and solves all problems. Group lessons, consisting of six sessions and the video, are started quarterly. Groups are at four different levels, starting with the puppy level and working up to “college” (which includes teaching tricks, pet therapy to enable pets to visit patients in hospitals, and off- leash work). Limited to eight dogs per group and reservations are required. Fees are in the mid-$100s and lessons are held in Bedford Village. Videos and books are available to reinforce the lessons.

Pet services & supplies
Training

Bashkim Dibra
3476 Bailey Ave. (Bronx, NY)/718-884-8238
By appointment.

The Edge: He relates to your pet’s concerns. § Top trainer who can solve all your problems!

Pet services & supplies
Training

Petography, Inc.
25 Central Park W., Suite 3A (62nd & 63rd Sts.)/212-245-0914
By appointment.

The Edge: Perfect portraits of your pet. § Devoted to creating beautiful photographs of pets and people with their pets. Portraits are taken in your home, their setting, or any setting you choose. Creative. A portion of the proceeds from each Petography photo session is donated to an animal cause. Jim Dratfield is the master photographer. Prices start at $550. § “Preposterous prices.”

Pet services & supplies
Photographs & video
quality style service value: 42 42 40 17

Whiskers
235 E. 9th St. (2nd & 3rd Aves.)/212-979-2532
Weekdays 11am–8pm, Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–6pm.

The Edge: Health foods for the family friend. § Natural foods for pets. Expensive.

Pet services & supplies
Grooming & supplies

Not Just Dogs
244 E. 60th St. (2nd & 3rd Aves.)/212-752-8669
Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun noon–5pm ;July–Aug, Mon–Sat 11am–6pm.

The Edge: Saks for pets. § Everything your loved one could want or need, from high-end clothing to toys.

Pet services & supplies
Grooming & supplies

Karens for People + Pets
1195 Lexington Ave. (81st St.)/212-472-9440
Weekdays 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–6pm.

The Edge: Elegance for the family’s favorites. § Known for the quality of its grooming care (uses hypoallergenic products), the salon sells its products and grooming supplies plus accessories for people and pets.

Pet services & supplies
Grooming & supplies

Groomer Direct
800-551-5048
Weekdays 8am–midnight, Sat 8:30am–7pm, Sun 10am–7pm.

The Edge: All the basics at close-to-wholesale prices. § Discounts all the necessities for your pets. The catalog features crates, leads and collars, toys, treats, and grooming supplies. Orders under $50 are subject to a $5 service charge. Discounter. § “Great prices for all the basics.”

Pet services & supplies
Grooming & supplies
quality style service value: 37 37 42 45

Canine Styles
870 Lexington Ave. (65th St.)/212-751-4549
Mon–Sat 9am–6pm.

The Edge: All the basics. § Good enough for Carolyn Roehm’s pets. Discounter.

Pet services & supplies
Grooming & supplies
quality style service value: 39 39 44 47

Sutton Dog Parlour
311 E. 60th St. (1st & 2nd Aves.)/212-355-2850
Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm.

The Edge: Day care for a small crowd. § About 30 regulars come daily to play in this 2,500-square-foot outdoor playground. Prices $20 a day for small dogs and $25 a day for large.

Pet services & supplies
Boarding

Run Spot Run, Cat’s Meow and Canine Country
207 W. 75th St. (Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway) 877-7777 / 415 E. 91st St. (York & First Ave.) 996-6666
Daily 7am–10pm.

The Edge: Day care par excellence! § Run Spot Run for dogs and Cat’s Meow for cats. Pet accommodations—it’s like a sports camp for your pet. All-day-long group activities (with pets matched for temperament) and a nighttime of rest in your pet’s own crate. Every cat has a view in a duplex habitat, which can be connected for cat families. Day care: for dogs, $15 to $19 per day, depending on size; $25 to $45 for overnight. For cats, $9 per day and $18 for overnight. § “I trust them with my family dog.” “Mine loves the experience.”

Pet services & supplies
Boarding
quality style service value: 40 40 50 40