Tinton Falls facilities
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Deer Path Kennels

308 Riverdale Ave W, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

4.6
27 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Deer Path Kennels is a family-owned dog boarding and daycare facility in Tinton Falls, NJ operating from the owners' residence. They offer overnight boarding with five daily potty breaks, group play in a fenced grass yard, and bathing services. The facility features climate-controlled indoor pens with walls for privacy, and the family lives on-site. Currently not accepting new daycare customers.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication adminExtra fee
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Late pick-up fee:Billed to following day if after 10am
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:14 days notice
Cancellation penalty:$100 fee during peak periods

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:No unneutered males over age 1

Extras

Multi-dog discountPricing for 2-3 dogs in same pen
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

26 reviews analyzed

Deer Path Kennels enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (85% 5-star rating) with consistent praise for spotless facilities, genuinely caring staff, and happy dogs that love attending. The small family-run operation creates a personal, trustworthy environment that many customers have used for years. However, two negative reviews (2/5 and 1/5) highlight concerning issues with owner demeanor and communication transparency—specifically around safety protocols and dog care schedules—which represent the main red flags in an otherwise excellent reputation.

Dog happiness
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Facility
5.0
Staff
4.0
Safety
4.0
Communication
4.0

People love

Exceptional cleanliness(8)Caring, passionate staff who treat dogs like family(12)Peace of mind/trust(6)Dogs love attending/return happily(5)

Staff shoutouts

Steve(14 mentions)Beth(4 mentions)Sara

Worth noting

Owner displayed cold/nasty demeanor to customers

Steve was an extremely cold and nasty person for being around happy dogs all day

Lack of transparency about facility operations and safety protocols

When asking questions about not having cameras or what does he do in case the dogs get aggressive. He was agitated by my questions and side stepped the actual question.

Staff attitude/demeanor concerns(2 mentions)

Steve was not a friendly person for having a business of 25 years

Lack of transparency about dog care schedule

He replied a few times. He didn't express I let them out about 4-5 times a day for about 30 mins or so.

Owner replies to 69% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone12 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 27+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 27 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities7 of 14
Reviews27
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.12

Pricing

Boarding

$70–$185/night

Daycare

$40–$80/day

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