Beyond the Walk | Daycare, Boarding, Training
51 Lawnwood Annex, Newton, NJ 07860
Overview
Beyond the Walk is a premium dog boarding and daycare facility in Newton, NJ operating from a real home environment since 2017. They offer both premium ($70/night) and basic ($45/night) boarding options, daycare at $50/day, and comprehensive training services including board and train programs. The facility features a secure fenced yard, specialized exercise equipment, and accepts dogs with behavioral and aggression concerns.
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What Reviews Say
55 reviews analyzedBeyond the Walk enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (46 of 55 are 5-star) with particular praise for Diane's expertise in handling anxious, reactive, and special needs dogs. The facility operates from a home-based setting with a fenced yard, offering personalized care that many reviewers contrast favorably with traditional kennels. Communication during stays is excellent, with picture/video updates. However, there are 9 one-star reviews, most of which lack specific details and appear potentially fraudulent (the owner notes reviewers have no record in their system). The owner responds defensively to these suspicious reviews, which slightly impacts the response tone assessment. The business excels with repeat customers and those needing specialized behavioral care.
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Facility cleanliness concerns - smell and filthy conditions mentioned
“The facilities seemed poorly maintained... It smelled horrible and looked filthy.”
Owner responds defensively to negative reviews, questioning reviewer legitimacy
“You've never been a prospective client or client here. Leaving reviews because you don't like social media posts is fraud.”
High price relative to perceived value
“Also extremely expensive and not worth the money.”
Owner defensiveness/dismissiveness toward criticism(9 mentions)
“A persons true nature is evident in how they respond to negative reviews. She's always gaslighting, denying or straight up lying about peoples experiences.”
Facility being a residential home rather than commercial kennel
“You are basically paying a huge price just for your dog to be put in the backyard of someone's house/in a cage.”
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Pricing
Boarding
$45–$70/night
Daycare
$25–$50/day
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