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K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Emerson

k9 resorts

465 Old Hook Rd, Emerson, NJ 07630

4.9
334 Google reviews
Cage-freeOutdoor yardSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesOnline booking

Overview

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Emerson is an award-winning luxury dog boarding and daycare facility ranked #1 in the nation by IBPSA for 6 consecutive years. The facility offers cage-free luxury suites and executive rooms, separate play areas for small dogs under 30 lbs and large dogs, group or individual play options, and includes premium Blue Buffalo meals. They require a temperament evaluation for all daycare dogs and follow a strict vaccination policy.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardturf
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, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, Canine Influenza

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Billing method:Per night

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updatesFree
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:House food available - Blue Buffalo included

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Not required for boarding; required for daycare by 10 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner
Fire safety system

Extras

Multi-dog discount20% off additional dogs while sharing a room
Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

319 reviews analyzed

K9 Resorts Emerson is highly praised for its exceptionally clean, 'hotel-like' facility and a staff that many owners describe as loving and professional. While the majority of customers report happy, exhausted dogs and appreciate the Instagram video updates, there are serious localized concerns regarding management culture and a few reports of chemical-related skin irritations. Overall, it is viewed as a premium, high-end boarding option with strong repeat-customer loyalty.

Cleanliness
4.9
Facility
4.9
Dog happiness
4.8
Staff
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.6
Value
4.5
Communication
3.8
Safety
3.5

People love

Immaculate Facility(45)Social Media Updates (Instagram)(28)Medical/Special Needs Care(6)

Staff shoutouts

Lynette(12 mentions)Mateo(2 mentions)Natalya(2 mentions)Melanie

Worth noting

Chemical burns/Skin irritation from cleaning products

The vet believes he was exposed to a cleaning product. I now see another review where a dog was burned by cleaning products around the same time.

Allegations of unsafe staffing and management neglect

his concerns about training and dog safety went ignored for months, after he was attacked by private play dog due to a front end girls inability to handle the dog.

Communication regarding logistics/weather(4 mentions)

Communication is sorely lacking at every turn... my reservation had been cancelled due to bad weather! ... I didn’t get notified until after 8am.

Management/Staff Turnover(3 mentions)

That horrible woman is still the assistant manager who is incredibly rude... everyone else is always changing.

High dog volume in daycare(2 mentions)

In the video, we didn’t love the volume of dogs in the play area... it was close to 30 total that day.

Owner replies to 98% of reviewsAvg response: 2dwarm tone42 repeat customers

PACCC Certified Staff

Operator Level

Staff: Steven Parker
Independently certified by PACCC
Meets highest operator standards

Cross-referenced with PACCC’s certified professional directory.

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 334+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 334 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review score
4.5/ 5
Amenities5 of 14
Reviews334
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

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