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Labrador Retriever breeder in Waverly, NY. 38 dogs at last count. New York inspectors cited 74 problems across 32 reports. Every report is free to read.
David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel
Waverly, New York
New York state records
Breed(s)
Labrador Retriever
Exp. 5/10/2026
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
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Inspection Report Details
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All inspections and findings in full
David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel is linked to 32 public inspection reports, carrying 74 inspector findings, from April 2012 to June 2026.
Across 27 inspections between April 2012 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 10 dogs and 61 dogs at David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel. The most recent count was 38 dogs on June 18, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2012 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | 1 finding |
| September 17, 2012 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 10 dogs | 1 finding |
| May 10, 2016 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 16 dogs | None |
| May 1, 2017 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 44 dogs | None |
| May 8, 2018 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 35 dogs | 5 findings |
| May 18, 2018 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 34 dogs | None |
| May 16, 2019 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 45 dogs | 1 finding |
| June 28, 2019 | New York 1024 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| July 15, 2019 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 47 dogs | None |
| September 3, 2019 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 59 dogs | None |
| May 28, 2020 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | 2 findings |
| July 14, 2020 | New York 1024 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| July 23, 2020 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 32 dogs | None |
| April 29, 2021 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 20 dogs | 6 findings |
| May 10, 2021 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 20 dogs | 6 findings |
| July 12, 2021 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 43 dogs | None |
| June 8, 2022 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 44 dogs | 6 findings |
| August 31, 2022 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | None |
| June 1, 2023 | New York 1024 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| June 9, 2023 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 36 dogs | 8 findings |
| July 13, 2023 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 31 dogs | 6 findings |
| August 3, 2023 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 42 dogs | 6 findings |
| August 24, 2023 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 50 dogs | 5 findings |
| September 11, 2023 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 61 dogs | 12 findings |
| September 19, 2023 | New York 1024 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| September 28, 2023 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 48 dogs | None |
| May 22, 2024 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | 5 findings |
| June 5, 2024 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 29 dogs | None |
| May 21, 2025 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | 4 findings |
| May 30, 2025 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | None |
| May 21, 2026 | New York 1024 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| June 18, 2026 | New York 1024 | Routine inspection | 38 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
April 5, 2012 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
21 dogs recorded (7 adults · 14 puppies).
- Old kennel floors, walls not resistant
Floor and walls in the old kennel building is not impervious to enable proper disinfecting and the new kennel/dog houses are not completed yet.
September 17, 2012 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
10 dogs recorded (9 adults · 1 puppy).
- Dogs kept on grass, no gravel
Mr. Cortland has built the insulated dogs houses and cement pads to place them on but the fine gravel has not arrived to use as the flooring of the pen that contains the dog houses. The dogs are currently kept on grass which cannot be cleaned and disinfected .
May 8, 2018 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
35 dogs recorded (24 adults · 11 puppies · 1 other dog).
- Bare wood spots in enclosure
Bear wood spots in primary enclosure need painting or sealing to make impervious to liquids
- Dirty primary enclosure walls
Walls of primary enclosure are dirty. Primary enclosure not disinfected periodically
- Vet plan not updated for vaccinations
Vet plan not updated to reflect change in routine vaccinations administered
- Two adult dogs adopted without exam (Critical)
Two adult dogs adopted out without a health exam performed
- Missing and undated standard forms
Total of 36 standard forms inspected- One dog adopted out without a standard form being generated, 31 forms had no date for the pet dealer certification or the purchaser certification.
May 16, 2019 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
45 dogs recorded (32 adults · 13 puppies).
- Wood surfaces not resistant to water
Wood surfaces do not allow for proper disinfection as they are not impervious to water
May 28, 2020 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
33 dogs recorded (22 adults · 11 puppies).
- Wood surfaces chewed, not resistant
Wood surfaces do not allow for proper disinfection as they are not impervious to water. Wooden dowels serving as three walls were chewed and not impervious. One wall of the enclosure had siding ripped off the side of the home exposing wooden walls that are not impervious.
- No exercise log on file
No exercise log on file.
April 29, 2021 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
20 dogs recorded (18 adults · 2 puppies).
- Outdoor primary enclosure not resistant
Outoor primary inclosure does not have an impervious surface.
- Sick/injured care plan not outlined
Sick/Injured care plan is not exactly outlined. Veterinary initials needed for changes.
- Exercise log missing dates
Exact dates need to be specified on the exercise log.
- Current license not with posting materials
Current license was not with materials to be posted.
- Five sales lacked medical disclosures
At least 5 sales do no disclose medical conditions that were listed on the health exams.
- Registration notice not with posting materials
Registration notice was not with materials to be posted.
May 10, 2021 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
20 dogs recorded (18 adults · 2 puppies).
- Outdoor primary enclosure no resistant surface
Outdoor primary enclosure does not have an impervious surface.
- Sick/injured care plan not fully outlined
Sick/injured care plan is not exectly outlines. Veterinary initials needed for changes.
- Exercise log missing exact dates
Exact dates need to be specified on the exercise log.
- Current license not posted with materials
Current license was not with materials to be posted.
- At least five sales omitted disclosures
At least 5 sales did not disclose medical conditions that were listed on the health exams.
- Registration notice not posted with materials
Registration notice was not with materials to be posted.
June 8, 2022 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
44 dogs recorded (21 adults · 23 puppies · 1 other dog).
- Grime on walls and enclosures
Primary enclosure and facility not cleaned thoroughly; dirt and grime present on walls, chair rails, and enclosures in living room and whelping room.
- Food not covered, no lid
Food not contained with lid, no lid available.
- Female Chocolate Labrador rabies vaccine missing (Critical)
Missing rabies on "Caroline" DOB 1/20/22 Female Chocolate Lab
- Missing purchaser signature on form
No signature from purchaser for (1) puppy.
- Health conditions not disclosed on form
Did not disclose health conditions for (2) puppy sales on standard form.
- Female Chocolate Labrador license missing
Missing license on "Caroline" DOB 1/20/22 Female Chocolate Lab
June 9, 2023 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
36 dogs recorded (23 adults · 13 puppies · 1 other dog).
- Adult dogs lacking primary enclosure
(9) Adult dogs lacking a primary enclosure
- Porch siding with hole, exposed wood
Outdoor area on porch has impervious surfaces, exposed wood, and hole in housing siding.
- House with strong odor, moldy floor
Strong odor present throughout house and whelping rooms; mold present on wood floor in main dog room.
- Adult females on porch unprotected
(2) adult female dogs on porch lack protection from elements - no walls or door-flap on igloo in porch area.
- Waste buildup in birthing room and outdoor areas
All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed. Excessive waste buildup in litter pan area of whelping room and outdoor areas.
- Porch water receptacle not cleaned regularly
Water receptacle in porch area must be cleaned regularly to prevent dirt, bacteria, mold, or algae.
- No veterinarian visit within 12 months
No visit to premises by veterinarian within 12 months
- Puppy sale IDs not recorded
Unique ID for each puppy sold is not recorded on information statement.
July 13, 2023 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
31 dogs recorded (24 adults · 7 puppies).
- Nine adult dogs lack primary enclosures (Critical)
(9) Adult dogs lacking a primary enclosure
- Porch exposed wood, siding hole (Critical)
Outdoor area on porch has impervious surfaces, exposed wood, and hole in housing siding.
- Strong odor, mold on wood floor (Critical)
Strong odor present throughout house and whelping rooms; mold present on wood floor in main dog room.
- Two adult females lack shelter (Critical)
(2) adult female dogs on porch lack protection from elements - no walls or door-flap on igloo in porch area.
- Waste buildup in birthing and outdoor areas (Critical)
All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed. Excessive waste buildup in litter pan area of whelping room and outdoor areas.
- Dogs lacked clean water access (Critical)
All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum.
August 3, 2023 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
42 dogs recorded (24 adults · 18 puppies).
- Main house too few enclosures (Critical)
Main house does not have enough primary enclosures for number of dogs.
- Rusty enclosures in second house (Critical)
Second house has primary enclosures that are rusty.
- Primary enclosure areas lack resistant flooring (Critical)
Both houses lack impervious flooring in primary enclosure areas.
- Waste buildup in outdoor areas (Critical)
All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed. Excessive waste buildup in outdoor areas.
- Construction debris pile in primary enclosure
Construction debris trash pile in center of floor in primary enclosure area.
- Dogs lacked fresh water access (Critical)
All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum.
August 24, 2023 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
50 dogs recorded (23 adults · 27 puppies).
- Main house lacks enough enclosures (Critical)
Main house does not have enough primary enclosures for number of dogs.
- Second house rusty enclosures (Critical)
Second house has primary enclosures that are rusty.
- Primary enclosure floors not resistant (Critical)
Both houses lack impervious flooring in primary enclosure areas.
- Waste buildup in outdoor areas (Critical)
All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed. Excessive waste buildup in outdoor areas.
- Dogs lacked access to clean water (Critical)
All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum.
September 11, 2023 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
61 dogs recorded (23 adults · 38 puppies).
- Insufficient primary enclosures (Critical)
Both houses do not have enough primary enclosures for number of dogs.
- Second house rusty enclosures (Critical)
Second house has primary enclosures that are rusty.
- Primary enclosures lack resistant flooring (Critical)
Both houses lack impervious flooring in primary enclosure areas.
- Main house resistant surfaces incomplete (Critical)
Main house dog room under construction, impervious surfaces being installed, but incomplete at time of inspection. Thresholds, baseboards, trim around windows/doors, and multiple doors missing. All surfaces used as primary enclosure must be impervious.
- Strong odor in office
Strong odor in office where puppies are kept; odors/fumes that burn eyes or nose indicate poor ventilation.
- Unsealed wooden birthing boxes (Critical)
Two whelping boxes constructed of unsealed wood; whelping boxes must be impervious and able to be thoroughly sanitized/disinfected.
- Primary enclosures not regularly cleaned (Critical)
All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed.
- Excessive waste buildup outdoors (Critical)
Excessive waste buildup in outdoor areas.
- Trash and feces not contained
Construction materials/debris, trash, and feces not contained in proper receptacles.
- No water in main dog area (Critical)
Water unavailable in main dog area at time of inspection. All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum. Observed dogs drinking when water offered.
- Dog imported without CVI (Critical)
"Scooby" imported from Nebraska without CVI/health certificate. Animals arriving into NY from out of state must have a CVI or Health Certificate
- Descriptions incomplete for four sales
Incomplete descriptions on (4) sales. Complete description includes: color, sex, microchip (if present) and identifying marks (including PD generated forms of ID - such as collar colors or nail colors - No markings is unacceptable)
May 22, 2024 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
33 dogs recorded (22 adults · 11 puppies).
- Unsealed wood in primary enclosure and porch
Exposed unsealed surfaces in both indoor primary enclosure room (wood) and front porch (wood and siding).
- Uncovered trash can on front porch
No lid on trash can on front porch used for litter/feces.
- Water bowl dry in primary enclosure room (Critical)
Water bowl dry in primary enclosure room.
- Black and Chocolate Labradors not vet-treated (Critical)
"Sharon" Female Black Labrador and "Caroline" Female Chocolate Labrador not treated according to veterinary care plan.
- Chocolate and Black Labs sold without disclosing abnormalities
Microchip # 4396 Male Chocolate Lab DOB 3/4/24 Microchip # 2150 Female Black Lab DOB 2/15/24 Microchip # 2564 Female Black Lab DOB 2/15/24 Microchip # 2060 Male Black Lab DOB 2/15/24 Microchip # 2274 Male Black Lab DOB 2/15/24 Microchip # 2143 Female Black Lab DOB 2/14/24 Sold without disclosing abnormalities found on veterinary health exam.
May 21, 2025 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
26 dogs recorded (15 adults · 11 puppies · 2 other dogs).
- Ventilation not minimizing odors
Ventilation does not minimize odors.
- Housing not kept clean (Critical)
Housing facilities not kept in clean conditions for animals.
- Labrador (DOB 2/22/25) exam not signed (Critical)
Health exam incomplete for Microchip 956000018581300 DOB 2/22/25 Black Male Labrador; not signed by duly licensed veterinarian.
- Labrador (DOB 2/12/25) exam not signed (Critical)
Health exam incomplete for Microchip 956000018180220 DOB 2/12/25 Black Male Labrador; not signed by duly licensed veterinarian.
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 74 problems across 32 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 18, 2026, inspectors counted 38 dogs (23 adults · 15 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel raise?
The records name Labrador Retriever. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel hold?
- New York licence 1024 — expires 5/10/2026
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