Howell Township facilities
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Highland Kennel LLC

1424 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731

4.8
79 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Highland Kennel LLC is a family-owned dog boarding and grooming facility established in 1978, located in Howell, NJ. They offer private indoor/outdoor covered runs, 24-hour supervised care, grooming services, and daily playtime, serving the Ocean and Monmouth County areas with a 4.8 Google rating.

Amenities & Policies

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

Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food or house food available

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discountSpecial rates are available for multiple pets
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

74 reviews analyzed

Highland Kennel LLC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (68 of 74 are 5-star), with customers praising the caring staff, individual dog care (no group play), and long-term loyalty. Two serious red flags emerge: one dog was reportedly injured and left in unsanitary conditions for 5 days, and another dog became sick after a stay with unmet needs. Billing transparency and communication are occasional concerns, but the majority of customers trust this facility with their pets and many have been returning for years.

Dog happiness
4.7
Staff
4.6
Facility
4.3
Cleanliness
4.2
Drop-off / pickup
4.0
Value
3.8
Safety
3.5
Communication
3.4

People love

Staff kindness and animal love(25)Long-term customer loyalty(8)Dogs love going there(15)No group play - individual care(3)

Staff shoutouts

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Worth noting

Dog severely injured and suffering from infections from sitting in waste for 5 days - owner was rudely treated at pickup

Woman was nasty and rude when picking up my dog who was severely injured and suffering from infections from sitting in dog waste for 5 days.

Dog became sick after returning home, not fed, not bathed as promised, no communication about issues

My pup did not eat nor want to get out the kennel. And she never called us telling us this. She never washed my pup and my dog became sick immediately after returning home.

Billing transparency

Billing is suspect as they don't provide an itemized invoice and 'extra' charges are not clearly defined.

Communication gaps(2 mentions)

We went through a day with no call backs so we assumed everything was okay.

Unprofessional email correspondence

First concern, was a conversation via email, a little unprofessional.

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 79+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 79 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.1/ 5
Amenities6 of 14
Reviews79
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

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