Courteous Canine's founder Angelica Steinker literally wrote the book on dog training. Actually, she's written two books on the subject, in addition to articles published in professional veterinary journals. So it's no surprise that she and her staff are aces at caring for their canine charges.

Pups entering Courteous Canine's doggie daycare program must first undergo a thorough screening process before they're carefully matched to a playgroup of no more than four other dogs. Knowing that dogs need balance, a typical schedule includes time for play, individual attention, and nap time, as well as an opportunity to work on the New York Times crossword puzzle. Overnight guests rest safely under the watchful eye of 24/7 supervision by staff members who are pet CPR-certified. And because the staff boasts extensive training and experience, pet parents can join their shaggy brood for group or private training classes, whether they're looking to correct behavioral issues or to get dogs up to speed for agility competitions.