Hounds on the Hudson

Our dog loves this place, as well as my wife and myself. Our pup boarded there for 10 days, and he also goes for doggy day care there on a semi regular basis. We also went for some training sessions there. There prices are very reasonable, and they are real nice people. We feel very comfortable leaving our puppy there. I highly recommend Hounds, to help you with your dog when you can’t.

Whenever we brought our dog in we got the impression that the owner really didn’t like him. Perhaps it’s just her attitude/​demeanor but nonetheless, she looked annoyed when he’d arrive. Also, unfortunately, we noticed our dog pooping out black plastic bags after he’d spend some time at either daycare or boarding. When we asked Kim about it, she readily admitted that she and the handlers were aware that he’d grab plastic bags and would swallow them. No one ever told us; what if they had wrapped around his intestines, caused a blockage, infection, etc? We were very upset. Kim attributed it to him not listening to the «drop it» command. We don’t have the best trained dog but I believe that is irrelevant in this case. It seems that their policy is-​if the owners don’t ask, don’t tell.
Also, a friend of mine who uses the pet taxi said she got a panicked call once from a handler that her dog jumped out of the taxi and was running loose near Observer highway.
We’re giving 3 stars because JP and the groomer were nice to work with and they let you bring your dog’s belongings for boarding.

I took my Yorkie puppy there for grooming and they gave her the worst hair cut. She doesn’t even look like a Yorkie she looks like a Chihuahua. She has a bold spot on the top of her head and the little bit of hair she has left its uneven. This place was highly recommended to me, never again.

I looked around at lots of dog boarding facilities in Manhattan/​HoH was ½ the price and the nicest biggest facilities for our dogs. It’s very clean and well maintained.
People who work there are very nice and from the city– quick to get there.
From Lincoln Tunnel 10 mins north along the river.
Super easy and we’ll definitely send our dogs back again.
Love the video cam so you can watch your dogs playing in real-​time. Pretty amusing.

We love Hounds on the Hudson, and so does our dog, Lilly! She is always happy when we pick her up from daycare or from weekend stays. Last summer, we were away for three weeks visiting family from out of state, and we were concerned that it would be too long of a stay for her, but she did great, was extremely well cared for, and came home very, very happy! They have cameras in the dog runs so you can watch your dog playing during the day, which was a great plus for us, and for our kids who loved checking in on Lilly while we were away. I would definitely recommend Hounds on the Hudson for anyone looking for a professional, safe, and clean daycare/​boarding facility.

Love Hounds on the Hudson! Kim and her staff give great care to my little guy! I feel safe leaving him there and he is very happy to be there! My pup is a member of the Hounds Club and I’m very happy with it! Andy my dog loves them and so do I! I know they love him back as well, which is just what you want. From grooming to daycare — great place!

The only place I trust with my dogs, Kegger and Bailey…
I have going to Hounds for over 7 years and have had only good experiences. Thry have two large indoor dog runs and an outside one in the back. The place is super clean and never ever smells.
I have used ones in Hoboken, and my dogs have come back sick, with multiple cuts, and filthy as all hell. It was like Fight Club for dogs. I even tried PetSmart and will never ever try that again. Dogs always came home with «stomach» issues and they basically kept them locked up in a crate all day.
Prices? Awesome! $ 55 – 60 a night. Most places want $ 80-​$ 100 a night. They give multiple dog and multiple night discounts as well.
Kegger was sick when he was older, 15 years, and Hounds still took him and provided great care. Treated him like he was their own. Loved that.
Even now, it’s like Cheers for dogs. They always know their names and genuinely love dogs. Bailey, my big guy, broke their French doors and they were cool with it.
The web cams are great. Just wish they had them in the other rooms and not just the dog runs.
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I have been coming to Hounds for daycare and boarding for three months. They have always been friendly to me and my puppy. They have an exceptionally clean facility and my puppy reacts very well to all of the staff members. He literally pulls me up the stairs when we arrive and I have to drag him away at night. He always comes home happy and exhausted from playing all day. They have a very detailed boarding process, where they take inventory of all of your dog’s belongings when you drop off and give you a doggy «report card» when you pick up. There is also a webcam so you can check in on your pup throughout the day. I highly recommend Hounds to anyone looking for a fun, safe, and clean daycare or boarding facility.

Five star recommendation.
This is the only place that I will board my dog.
I feel very fortunate that I found them when I first moved here.
I have been a customer at Hounds for the past six years. I specifically chose them because of the large, safe, and secure layout of their facility. I have a Jack Russell Terrier, so he is definitely an «escape artist». He also tends to growl and charge at larger dogs, so he is unable to socialize during group playtime.
The owner (Kim) and all of the staff are absolutely wonderful. Everyone there knows me and my dog Burdock. I am extremely compulsive about my dog’s safety, as well as the things that I need in order for me to feel safe about his stay. The owner and staff all go out of their way to make sure that I feel comfortable.
Burdock actually acts happy and excited when I bring him in for boarding. The staff members spend extra time with him, one-​on-​one, since he is unable to socialize with the other dogs. I do not pay extra for this. The staff does this because they want to.
I am definitely not overpaying at Hounds. The prices are very fair. The fees are what I would expect for a large high end facility in Northern Jersey. The owner also offers discounts when my dog is boarded for a longer stay.
Zero complaints and only compliments from me.
***As an aside, I really hope that Unilocal and it’s f*$&ed up computer «algorithm» does not remove this review for being whatever it is that it might not «like» about it.****

We love hounds on Hudson! Our dogs always come home happy. I love that they get to play a lot of the day. I see how they are handled and it is always with great care and attention. It’s very important to know your dogs are being cared for and they always get great care here.

I have been bringing my lab mix for two months and they have been responsible and accountable for any issues they may have occurred with my puppy. I would recommended them to any pet owner that is looking for a daycare with a pet taxi service. One of the best around the area!

We have been Hounds on the Hudson clients for over a year now. We can’t recommend them enough! Our 1 ½ year old golden-​doodle enjoys his play days so much. We use the taxi service and he is always so excited when he sees them coming up the steps to collect him!
Our 13 year old sheltie mix has also has enjoyed her play dates at Hounds. She is in the «older dog» run and get a good day of mingling and sleeping. Though not a regular attendee, she enjoys her time there and likes to go back.
Both dogs have boarded there and we have found Hounds to be a safe, reliable, playful place for them to be.
It gives us great peace of mind that the dogs are safe and sound and that someone is always there. Even overnight, which a lot of places don’t offer. And their kennel & dog management is first rate too. Rock on Hounds on the Hudson!

My dogs uses Hounds on the Hudson for daycare, and most recently boarding. Although she can’t verbally express her gratitude, I can tell she is a happier dog for going to Hounds on the Hudson. She races to the door when they pick her up for daycare (she always seems to know when the door is for her) and she comes home an exhausted, happy dog.

This review is on grooming only. I have never used any other services offered here.
My 95 pound black lab looked (and smelled) like a new dog when I picked him up! His coat was soft and shinny! He was thrilled too! The staff was awesome! And the pricing was great compared to some of the other places I called for his size. Especially since it included nails and ears! We’ll definitely be coming back!!!

We really like this place, we tried other places and we didn’t like it. The supervision during playtime as well the cameras so you can watch you pet is great.

We have been bringing our black lab mix Georgia here since May. After boarding her here for 9 nights while we were in Mexico, I can confidently say, this is a superior boarding and day care facility. Georgia LOVES the staff and playing with all the dogs and gets totally excited when we pull up to drop her off. She is always well cared for and when we pick her up, exhausted from all the play. The staff adheres to her very strict diet and is always friendly and helpful when questions are asked. Additionally, we were able to see out baby girl playing on the webcams while we were away, easing out minds even more. In addition to their boarding and day care services, we also use their grooming services, as our girl hates a bath. Whatever they do, our girl comes home happy and that’s all we can ask for.

Our dog is entering his 6^th year at Hounds on the Hudson, and we can’t imagine him going anywhere else. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, professional, and so caring with the dogs. I heartily recommend it for boarding or for daily doggie daycare.

With many options of doggie daycares in the Hudson County area, I’ve always landed back at Hounds as the perfect place for my dog. My dog is not the most easy going pup and Hounds is able to work with her to make sure her needs are met and she’s not being tossed into a run with 50 hyper active dogs. The small group/​run sizes make it easier for the staff to keep on top of the dogs there and be able to deal with any behavior issues that arise. They’re able to often accommodate short term notice for daycare and I’m able to watch my pooch play on the webcam. What’s better than that?!
Hounds is also extremely generous in fostering dogs for local rescues and running donation drives for the local shelter.

I would have given hounds on the hudson 10 000 stars if i could. my dog (and i) love it more than you can express. I have tried hoboken unleashed and K9 nanny and none of the facility’s or experiences made me comfortable leaving my dog there every day and even boarding him.
Hounds is an incredibly safe place. I feel better knowing my dog is there during the day instead of at home getting into trouble. My dog loves the monthly club. Every morning he gets picked up before my husband and i head to work, which makes dog seperation anxiety so much easier vs us leaving him. Also, he is dropped off before I get home from work. So, instead of being wild and crazy when i get home from a long day, he just wants to cuddle since he has been playing all day long. Not to mention, i dont have to run home from work to take him out right away.
Also, the staff is so amazing. they are so understanding, since my dog has seizures. And, they are also super accommodating and trust worthy. i have left my checks or earrings around the apartment and they come in and out of my apt to drop my dog off and don’t touch a thing. they are so sweet and honest and kind.
I honestly recommend hound to everyone in the hoboken area.

Our dog is only 4 months old so we’ve never had to leave her before & never intended to but the stars aligned against us & we needed a solution. We found Hounds & brought our dog over for a «test visit», which consisted of a 2 hour play date before we needed their services. She had a blast. When I picked her up, she greeted me in the usual happy fashion, then proceed to turn back around & try to head back into the play area. That was my experience every night that I picked her up the following week.
We also were able to watch her remotely via a web cam that they have set up. This was another comfort to us & put us at ease.
I would not hesitate to use Hounds on the Hudson again.