Pups At Play Montclair

★ 4.7 · 394 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Montclair, NY
Pups At Play Montclair, Montclair
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 394 reviews · top 48% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
394 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#285 of 642 in New York
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$84 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $84
Source
Pups At Play Montclair’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Pups@Play | Boarding: Luxury Suite $88 per night Pups@Play | Boarding: Deluxe Suite $86 per night Pups@Play | Boarding: Penthouse Suite $100 per night Pups@Play | Boarding: Deluxe Junior Suite $84 per night ... Pups@Play | Daycare: Full Day $53 per day”
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Pups At Play Montclair is a pet boarding in Montclair, NY, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 394 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #285 of 642 in New York. Its website lists boarding from $84–$100 per night and daycare from $53 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

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
BoardingGroomingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$84–$100/night
Daycare rate
$53/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in New York
#285 of 642
Google rating
★4.7 (394)
From downtown
12.8 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 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
“Vaccinations ● Rabies – Must be renewed every 1 to 3 years. ● Distemper/Parvo – Must be renewed 1 to 3 years. ● Bordetella (Kennel Cough) – Must be renewed every 1 year.”pupsmontclair.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“All dogs over the age of 7 months must also be neutered or spayed.”pupsmontclair.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“To participate in daycare and/or open boarding, all guests are required to pass a Meet and Greet.”pupsmontclair.com/services/daycare/dog-daycare
Operations3 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered (paid)
Their words
“We do provide individual playtime or one-on-one time with our staff and your dog if needed. Additional fees apply.”pupsmontclair.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“We are happy to administer oral or topical medications or supplements to your pets!”pupsmontclair.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Book your Pet Care Services today! Book Online”pupsmontclair.com/
Show 21 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
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
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★352
4 ★17
3 ★4
2 ★4
1 ★17
★ 4.70Google average
394reviews 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 35happy dog 14clean facility 10exhausted dog 4dog socialization 4dog escape 3overnight boarding 3dog excitement 3

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding pick-up is by 12 pm; later pick-up is charged a half-day of daycareStated on their website
Late pick-up
Boarding pick-up after 12 pm is charged a half-day of daycareStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay
Pictures and videos are posted daily on the Facebook pageStated on their website
Minimum age
Dogs can start daycare at four months old once vaccinatedStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
7 AM–7 PM
Sun
7 AM–7 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
8.9 mi
LGA · LaGuardia
17.8 mi
JFK · New York JFK
25.6 mi
Weekday hours span
7 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

85A Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042, United States

12.8 miles from downtown New York · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Pups At Play Montclair

What services does Pups At Play Montclair offer?
Pups At Play Montclair is listed as a pet boarding service in Montclair, NY, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Pups At Play Montclair charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $84–$100 per night and daycare at $53 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 Pups At Play Montclair require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Pups At Play Montclair?
Pups At Play Montclair'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 Pups At Play Montclair compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #285 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 394 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Pups At Play Montclair, Montclair, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/pups-at-play-montclair/

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