The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score8.7 /10Very good · 263 reviews · top 92% in New York
Sources
Behind the 8.7
- Reviews read
- 263 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.30 ★
- Rank
- #552 of 642 in New York
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published6 of 27From their website, 2026-09-09
The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center is a dog trainer in Howell Township, NY, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 8.7/10 (very good) from 263 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars — #552 of 642 in New York. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Key facts
- Services
- TrainingDaycareBoardingGrooming
- Type
- Other
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in New York
- #552 of 642
- Google rating
- ★4.3 (263)
- From downtown
- 40.1 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“What are your boarding requirements? Dogs must be current on DAPP, Rabies, and Bordetella vaccinations, and be on a flea and tick preventative (e.g., Revolution or Advantix).”njdog.com/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“Are staff on-site overnight? While our staff is not on-site overnight, we have a veterinarian on call 24/7 to address any emergencies.”njdog.com/
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Our 12-acre facility in Howell, NJ features spacious indoor and outdoor runs, a heated and air-conditioned building, a huge exercise area, and a veterinarian on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”njdog.com/dan-gentile/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our 12-acre facility in Howell, NJ features spacious indoor and outdoor runs, a heated and air-conditioned building, a huge exercise area, and a veterinarian on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”njdog.com/dan-gentile/
Veterinary accessVeterinarian on call
Their words
“While our staff is not on-site overnight, we have a veterinarian on call 24/7 to address any emergencies.”njdog.com/
FeedingHouse food, with exceptions
Their words
“We prefer to use our own food unless your dog has allergies. Bringing your own food creates extra handling challenges, so only do so if necessary.”njdog.com/
Show 21 policies not 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-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
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
Administers medicationNot 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
8.7Very goodDogs 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
prone collar 6refresher training 4clean facility 4owner training 4family training 3personable staff 32 week program 2obedient dog 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- EWR · Newark Liberty
- 37.6 mi
- JFK · New York JFK
- 40 mi
- LGA · LaGuardia
- 46.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
692 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731
40.1 miles from downtown New York · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as veteran-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center
What services does The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center offer?
The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center is listed as a dog trainer in Howell Township, NY, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center charge?
We did not find a published rate on The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center'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.
What vaccines does The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #552 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (8.7/10, very good), based on 263 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Dan Gentile Dog Training Center, Howell Township, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/the-dan-gentile-dog-training-center/Similar places near Howell Township
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