Hounds Town - Old Bridge
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 141 reviews · top 21% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 141 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #124 of 642 in New York
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$48 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $50$65
About the New York middle price
Sources
Behind the $48
- Source
- Hounds Town - Old Bridge’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Monday - Friday $48 Saturday $35”Open their price page ↗
Hounds Town - Old Bridge is a dog daycare in Matawan, NY, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 141 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #124 of 642 in New York. Its website lists daycare from $48 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
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $48/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in New York
- #124 of 642
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (141)
- From downtown
- 24.2 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/old-bridge-matawan/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=old-bridge-matawan
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/old-bridge-matawan/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=old-bridge-matawan
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Additionally, we place dogs in playgroups according to size and temperament.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
HousingSuite
Their words
“large luxury suites for overnight dog boarding”houndstownusa.com/locations/old-bridge-matawan/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=old-bridge-matawan
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
cleanliness 15safe environment 10tired dogs 5instagram updates 4dog bath 2reasonable rates 2nervous dogs 2new facility 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up after 12 PM adds a $35 daycare feeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after 12 PM is charged a $35 daycare feeStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–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
- 19 mi
- JFK · New York JFK
- 29.7 mi
- LGA · LaGuardia
- 31.9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7 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
419 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ 07747
24.2 miles from downtown New York · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as Asian-ownedIdentifies as LGBTQ+ ownedIdentifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Hounds Town - Old Bridge
What services does Hounds Town - Old Bridge offer?
Hounds Town - Old Bridge is listed as a dog day care center in Matawan, NY, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Hounds Town - Old Bridge charge?
Its website lists daycare at $48 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Hounds Town - Old Bridge require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Hounds Town - Old Bridge?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Hounds Town - Old Bridge 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 141 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Hounds Town - Old Bridge, Matawan, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/hounds-town-old-bridge/Similar places near Matawan
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