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About Doggy Playcare, Located on Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY!

What is Doggy Playcare? Learn more about our indoor/outdoor daycare and training facility in which the dogs are cared for and supervised. With approximately 6000 square feet of fun space, Playcare dogs are allowed to play with other dogs and humans all day!

kevin and two happy dogs

Meet the Team

jody cracco

Jody Cracco

Owner and Playcare Trainer

Jody Cracco is the owner of Doggy Playcare and Training Center in Saratoga Springs NY. She is a certified trainer with the IACP (International Association Of Canine Professionals) and a CGC Evaluator (Canine Good Citizens). Jody has been involved with training and breeding Golden Retrievers for over 30 years. She has dedicated her life to teaching people that understanding their dog can be obtained naturally through communication, understanding and psychology, versus mechanics, fear and intimidation.

KEVIN POWERS

Kevin Powers

Head Pack Leader

My name is Kevin Powers. I’ve been working at Doggy Playcare for 5 years. I have had dogs my entire life. What I love about Playcare is that every dog that comes to our program ends up feeling like one of my own. Working with a pack is a unique opportunity to see a different side of dog behavior. Behaviors you don’t usually see when a dog is with their owner or alone. Another favorite part about working at Playcare is seeing how the dogs develop friendships. It is so rewarding to see a new dog, who on their first day, was too nervous to come into the center without their human, and by the second day they are charging in excited to play with their new friends. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensure that your dog has the best possible time when it’s their day to come to our Playcare program. I know everyone on our team shares the same passion!

TYLER WOOD

Tyler Wood

Assistant Pack Leader

My name is Tyler Wood, and I have now been working at Doggy Playcare for a little bit over 2 years in total. I love animals so getting the opportunity to be around such amazing dogs each and every day is extremely fun. Every dog that comes through those gates every morning are amazing in their own special way. Building friendship with them, and treating every dog like your own has been one of my favorite things about working with the pack. I look forward to continuing to take care, and make sure the pack has the best time possible here at Playcare alongside our amazing team!

LILA DELUKE

Lila DeLuke

Assistant Pack Leader

Hello! My name is Lila. I love working with the dogs at Doggy Playcare and I enjoy seeing each dog’s own unique personality. My goal is to make every dog feel comfortable and at home with us. There’s no doubt these dogs are loved here at Playcare!