Dog Daycare · Rotterdam, NY · Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 7 PM
Dog Daycare in Rotterdam, NY
Where Every Day Is a Royal Adventure.
Your dog doesn't have to sit home alone while you work. Barkingham Palace offers supervised, stimulating daycare on dedicated outdoor turf — temperament-matched playgroups, live webcams, and a staff that actually knows your dog's name. Drop off at 6:30 AM. Pick up by 7:00 PM. Come home to a tired, happy dog.
Dog daycare in Rotterdam, NY from Barkingham Palace is supervised daytime play, rest, and socialization for dogs while their owners work or travel locally. It’s built for busy households that don’t want their dog home alone all day. Barkingham Palace is locally owned and opens September 14, 2026.
✦ The Royal Standard ✦
Nearby Vet Care
Support close by when needed
Live Webcams
Watch your dog play from anywhere
Luxury Turf
Purpose-built for everyday play
Overnight Check-Ins
Routine checks · rotating coverage
Licensed & Insured
Thoughtful care from day one
Thoughtful Grouping
Matched by play style and energy
Here's the truth nobody says out loud
Leaving your dog home alone all day isn't just inconvenient — it's stressful for both of you.
Dogs are pack animals. Eight to ten hours of isolation leads to anxiety, destructive behavior, and a dog who's been waiting all day just to see your face. You feel guilty. They feel forgotten. There's a better way — and it's 15 minutes from downtown Schenectady.
Not a kennel. Not a warehouse.
Structured, Stimulating Daycare on Luxury Organic Turf
Most daycares are a room full of dogs and a prayer. Barkingham Palace is different. Every dog is temperament-tested before their first day. Every playgroup is matched by size, energy, and play style. Every yard is covered in dedicated outdoor turf as part of the real facility build-out.
And while your dog plays, you can watch on live webcam from your desk, your car, or your couch. Live cameras. Real-time. No subscription required.
- Dedicated outdoor turf play space
- Temperament-matched playgroups — size, energy & play style
- live webcams — watch from your phone all day
- Thoughtful routines for play, rest, and reset
- Structured play, rest periods & mental stimulation
- Walk-ins welcome for approved dogs — no reservation needed
$35/day
Or $550/mo unlimited
What's Included
Every Dog Gets the Royal Treatment
Dedicated Outdoor Turf
The real outdoor turf at Barkingham Palace gives play groups a purpose-built surface away from concrete and mud-prone ground.
Temperament-Matched Groups
Every dog is grouped by energy level and play style, not just size. Calm dogs aren't overwhelmed. Playful dogs get matched with dogs who can keep up.
Purpose-Built Care Areas
Indoor and outdoor care areas are being built around play, rest, and supervised transitions throughout the day.
Live Webcams
Check in on your dog during the day from your phone or computer. No waiting for a text update.
Nearby Veterinary Care
Our Safety Standards page shares the surrounding area for parent awareness. This does not imply a formal provider relationship or guarantee of service.
Locally Owned Dog People
Chad and Jack built Barkingham Palace around the care standards they want for Bentley, Callie, and every dog entrusted to them.
The Facility
The Turf Is Already In. Not an afterthought.
This is the actual outdoor turf installed at Barkingham Palace. It gives dog play groups a dedicated surface as the new Rotterdam facility comes together—no stock-photo stand-in required.
The real surface and outdoor layout are shown here, not an idealized rendering. Explore the Facility Gallery to see the yard, entry points, turf detail, and build-out progress from more angles.
"We wanted to build the facility we'd want for our own dogs. Clean. New. Spacious. No shortcuts."
— Chad & Jack, Founders
Transparent Pricing
No Hidden Fees. Ever.
Drop-In Day
$35
per day
Walk in any time from 6:30 AM. No reservation needed for approved dogs.
Book Free Eval →Palace Pass
$550
per month
Unlimited weekday daycare. Lock in your rate as a Founding Member and it never goes up.
Learn More →Multi-Dog
10% off
each additional dog
Bring the whole pack. Every dog after the first gets 10% off their daily rate.
See All Pricing →A Full Day at the Palace
6:30 AM
Drop-Off & Group Placement
Roll in any time from 6:30. Walk-ins welcome for approved dogs. Your dog heads straight to their matched playgroup — no waiting, no drama.
Morning
Outdoor Play on Luxury Turf
Outdoor play time uses the facility’s dedicated turf areas alongside structured rest and group rotation.
Midday
Rest, Water & Mental Stimulation
Play alternates with structured rest. Activities keep minds engaged. Cooling hoses in summer, heated indoor areas always ready.
Afternoon
More Play, More Fun
Afternoon groups rotate back outside. Staff monitors energy levels and adjusts groupings as needed throughout the day.
By 7 PM
One Tired, Happy Dog
Pick up any time until close. The couch nap afterward? Included free.
Questions We Hear Every Day
Limited Availability
Founding Court Members Get the Best Rate — Forever
A select group of founding families who join before opening lock in $550/month for unlimited weekday daycare — and that rate never goes up, even as our prices increase. Founding spots are limited. No waitlist once they're gone.
Claim Your Founding Spot →Ask About Dog Daycare
Tell us about your dog and the kind of care you need. Our team will follow up with the right next step.
Open the Contact Form →Questions Schenectady dog owners ask us
We’re dog-care professionals, not veterinarians. If your dog has a medical issue, your vet is always the right first call — and we’ll tell you when we think a vet visit is needed.
Ready to give your dog a better day?
Start with a free temperament evaluation. It takes about an hour and tells us everything we need to know to make your dog's first day perfect. No commitment required.
Book Free Temperament Eval →Grand Opening September 14, 2026 · Serving Rotterdam · 518-280-4037