Hounds Town - Ronkonkoma
hounds town12 Garrity Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Overview
Hounds Town Ronkonkoma is the corporate flagship location for this dog daycare and boarding franchise, founded in 2004 by a former NYPD canine unit commander. The 5,000 sq ft facility offers cage-free boarding in townhomes and luxury suites, fully interactive daycare with specialized playgroups based on size and temperament, grooming services, and cat boarding. They pride themselves on accepting all breeds including pit bulls and require a temperament evaluation, current vaccinations, and spay/neuter for dogs 6+ months.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella
Policies & Details
Hours & Billing
Care & Play
Requirements
Safety & Emergency
Extras
What Reviews Say
445 reviews analyzedHounds Town Ronkonkoma enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with a strong repeat customer base, many clients using the facility for years. The staff receives consistent praise for being friendly, caring, and knowledgeable. Dogs appear genuinely happy and benefit from socialization. However, there are notable red flags including a dog injury requiring stitches, dogs contracting kennel cough/viruses, and occasional cleanliness complaints. Some negative reviews cite lack of transparency about dog care practices and difficulty with the temperament evaluation process. The owner responds professionally to all reviews, including negative ones, and provides detailed explanations. The facility uses a natural pack environment model which some customers love but may not suit all dogs.
People love
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Worth noting
Dog injury requiring veterinary care (4 stitches)
“My poor dog was BIT, not scratched by another dog and required four stitches to close up the wound on his face that was just an inch from his eye.”
Dog became sick (kennel cough/virus) at facility
“Our dog contracted a virus from the facility and became very sick with diarrhea, extreme fatigue, urinating herself while laying down and no appetite.”
Dog death while in care
“Our dog died while in their care.”
Facility cleanliness issues - urine, feces, smell
“When I picked him up today and looked into the viewing window, the large dogs looked SO sad. They had not a toy in sight. They were all in a pen crying and barking with urine and feces on the floor.”
Lack of transparency about dog care (separating dogs without telling owner)
“My puppies were being kept by themselves in a room all day & I was never told this would be happening.”
Dogs come home dirty or smelly(8 mentions)
“He came home smelling pretty bad and his fur feels like it's coated with something.”
No facility tours allowed(3 mentions)
“Wasn't allowed to see the facility. They showed me 3 camera views on the laptop but weren't open to letting me look at all of the screens/rooms.”
Dogs get sick after stays (kennel cough)(3 mentions)
“He also had a cough when he came home.”
Second chance not given for temperament evaluation(2 mentions)
“They call me to tell me they are canceling it because they did not believe my dog would improve.”
High pricing(3 mentions)
“People are friendly, pricing is high.”
Top Rated
4.8 stars from 456+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 456 reviews.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
6 months
Pricing
Boarding
$62–$77/night
Daycare
$30–$38/day
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