Hounds Town - Metuchen
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 529 reviews · top 21% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 529 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #124 of 642 in New York
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$68 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$45middle $74$110
Below the New York middle price
Sources
Behind the $68
- Source
- Hounds Town - Metuchen’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Monday-Friday $42 per day ... 1 Night $68 1 Night Luxury Suite $79”Open their price page ↗
Hounds Town - Metuchen is a dog daycare in Metuchen, NY, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 529 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #124 of 642 in New York. Its website lists boarding from $68–$79 per night and daycare from $42 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $68–$79/night
- Daycare rate
- $42/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in New York
- #124 of 642
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (529)
- From downtown
- 22.5 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-09. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Up to date on shots (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella)”houndstownusa.com/locations/hounds-town-metuchen-nj/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=hounds-town-metcuchen-nj
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“We require that all dogs be spayed by 6 months old or neutered by 12 months old, whether they are coming for interactive doggie daycare or overnight boarding.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“We require a no-cost temperament evaluation to assess your dog and make sure he will do well in our environment.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“While we don’t have staff staying overnight, we have an established routine for weekends and holidays to ensure the dogs are properly taken care of.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“With expansive play areas for all day play, large luxury suites for overnight dog boarding”houndstownusa.com/locations/hounds-town-metuchen-nj/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=hounds-town-metcuchen-nj
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Additionally, we place dogs in playgroups according to size and temperament.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Dog Boarding Regular Resident Townhome $68 $65 Luxury Suite $79 $75”houndstownusa.com/locations/hounds-town-metuchen-nj/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=hounds-town-metcuchen-nj
Administers medicationCase by case
Their words
“While we are happy to give dogs vitamins, antibiotics, and medication for minor medical issues, we cannot give any life-sustaining medication.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
clean facility 20tired dogs 15dog play 14exit bath 7nervous dogs 7dog bath 5love for pups 5dog grouping 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–12 PM, 2–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–12 PM, 2–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–12 PM, 2–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–12 PM, 2–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–12 PM, 2–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–12 PM, 2–5 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM–1 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- EWR · Newark Liberty
- 14.4 mi
- LGA · LaGuardia
- 30.7 mi
- JFK · New York JFK
- 31.9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
14 Jersey Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, United States
22.5 miles from downtown New York · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible parking lotLGBTQ+ friendlyFree parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Hounds Town - Metuchen
What services does Hounds Town - Metuchen offer?
Hounds Town - Metuchen is listed as a dog day care center in Metuchen, NY, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Hounds Town - Metuchen charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $68–$79 per night and daycare at $42 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The New York median published boarding rate is $74/night.
What vaccines does Hounds Town - Metuchen require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Hounds Town - Metuchen?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Hounds Town - Metuchen compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #124 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 529 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Hounds Town - Metuchen, Metuchen, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/hounds-town-metuchen/Similar places near Metuchen
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