Puppy University

★ 4.9 · 181 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Union City, NY
Puppy University, Union City
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 181 reviews · top 12% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
181 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#68 of 642 in New York
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$85 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $85
Source
Puppy University’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Our daily boarding rate is $85 per night. We offer a 10% discount for stays longer than 10 nights. Peak dates have an additional $15 dollars added per night. ... Full Day Packages 1 Full Day $50”
Open their price page ↗

Puppy University is a dog daycare in Union City, NY, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 181 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #68 of 642 in New York. Its website lists boarding from $85 per night and daycare from $50 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareTrainingDog walkingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$85/night
Daycare rate
$50/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in New York
#68 of 642
Google rating
★4.9 (181)
From downtown
4.0 mi
Holiday / peak
Peak dates have an additional $15 dollars added per night
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 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
“Must be current on Bordetella, DHPP, and Rabies”puppyuniversityusa.com/nj-dog-boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired for males from 6 months
Their words
“At our facility, we require male dogs over 6 months be neutered. Female dogs do not have to be spayed, but they can not be present in the facility if they are experiencing their heat cycle.”puppyuniversityusa.com/nj-dog-boarding/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“However, all dogs must pass a Meet & Greet to determine eligibility prior to their boarding stay.”puppyuniversityusa.com/nj-dog-boarding/
Show 24 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 on site overnightNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot 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
HousingNot 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
Administers medicationNot 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

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★170
4 ★6
3 ★0
2 ★2
1 ★3
★ 4.90Google average
181reviews behind the score
★ 4.67New York average

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

grooming 23dog training 12dog behavior experts 3exhausted dogs 3excited puppies 3welcoming owners 3flexible scheduling 3confidence building 3

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2021—$35/dayArchived page, 2021-09-21
2022—$40/dayArchived page, 2022-09-30
2023$85/night—Archived page, 2023-12-01
2024$85/night—Archived page, 2024-12-12
2024—$45/dayArchived page, 2024-11-03
2025$85/night—Archived page, 2025-10-13
2025—$50/dayArchived page, 2025-11-09
Now$85/night$50/dayTheir website, 2026-10-27

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–8 PM
Tue
7 AM–8 PM
Wed
7 AM–8 PM
Thu
7 AM–8 PM
Fri
7 AM–8 PM
Sat
8 AM–6 PM
Sun
8 AM–6 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

LGA · LaGuardia
8.4 mi
EWR · Newark Liberty
9.1 mi
JFK · New York JFK
15.9 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 8 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

2111 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

4.0 miles from downtown New York · Get directions

Amenities & details

LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespacePaid street parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Puppy University

What services does Puppy University offer?
Puppy University is listed as a dog day care center in Union City, NY, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Puppy University charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $85 per night and daycare at $50 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 Puppy University require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Puppy University?
Puppy University's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-09). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Puppy University compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #68 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 181 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Puppy University, Union City, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/puppy-university/

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