The Barker Lounge

★ 4.7 · 402 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Cranford, NY
The Barker Lounge, Cranford
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 402 reviews · top 48% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
402 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#285 of 642 in New York
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published0 of 27From their website, 2026-09-09

The Barker Lounge is a dog daycare in Cranford, NY, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 402 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #285 of 642 in New York. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Key facts

Services
DaycareDog walkingBoardingGroomingPet sitting
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in New York
#285 of 642
Google rating
★4.7 (402)
From downtown
15.1 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 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.

Show 27 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★343
4 ★22
3 ★14
2 ★9
1 ★14
★ 4.70Google average
402reviews 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

kind staff 19overnight boarding 4email updates 4exhausted dog 3dog play 3vaccination reminders 2dog sorting 2staff turnover 2

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

Booking terms & safety

If a dog is sick
Checks with each new dog's vet that it has had no communicable disease in the last 30 daysStated on their website
Fire & emergency protection
Alarm system monitored 24/7, plus a sprinkler and fire monitoring systemStated 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
6.2 mi
LGA · LaGuardia
23 mi
JFK · New York JFK
26.6 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

450 N Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016

15.1 miles from downtown New York · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotPaid parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Barker Lounge

What services does The Barker Lounge offer?
The Barker Lounge is listed as a dog day care center in Cranford, NY, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Barker Lounge charge?
We did not find a published rate on The Barker Lounge's website when we checked it (2026-09-09); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the New York median published boarding rate is $74/night across 155 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at The Barker Lounge?
The Barker Lounge'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 The Barker Lounge 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 402 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Barker Lounge, Cranford, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/the-barker-lounge/

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