NYC’s pampered pups are getting five-star treatment at $100k-a-year luxury country escapes

Luxury country retreats are offering New York City dogs tailored boarding, training and outdoor space, with some owners spending sums comparable to a high-end human holiday. The businesses reflect how many owners regard pets as family, while operators say a dog’s comfort and preferences should guide the care.

Far Fetched Acres in the Hudson Valley spans 127 acres; boarding starts at $125 a night, while puppy and training programmes can cost $250 a day, and some clients spend more than $100,000 a year. Roam Camp in Pennsylvania has 50 acres, trails and a swimming pond, with prices starting at $450 for five days; one client paid about $5,000 a month for two mastiffs. A 2023 survey found 51% of dog owners consider their pets as much a part of the family as human relatives.