Pierson Creek Kennels
1484 NJ-179, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Overview
Pierson Creek Kennels is a family-owned dog boarding and daycare facility in Lambertville, NJ, operating since 1995. They offer overnight boarding with 35 runs, four daily walks, climate-controlled facilities, and special services including medication administration, diabetic care, and senior dog care. Rates start at $50/day with grooming available for boarders.
Amenities & Policies
Max capacity: 35 dogs
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella
Policies & Details
Care & Play
Safety & Emergency
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What Reviews Say
40 reviews analyzedPierson Creek Kennels is a family-run facility with overwhelmingly positive reviews praising cleanliness, dog happiness, and caring staff. However, a pattern of owner behavior issues emerges in negative reviewsβseveral customers report rudeness, defensiveness, and inflexibility. While the facility itself appears excellent and many dogs happily anticipate visits, the owner's demeanor in conflict situations is a recurring complaint that potential customers should consider.
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Owner kicked dog out after 10 minutes without giving dog time to adjust, called cops on customer
βWe bring our dogs to drop off and everything was fine when we left, not even 10 min I get a phone from Kyle the owner saying that my dogs stay and we have to come and pick them up can't keep the dogsβ
Owner (Keith) exhibited abusive, argumentative behavior toward customer in parking lot
βAnyone with this abusive personality and zero patience should not be watching your dog, or mine. AVOID THIS PLACE.β
Dog became ill after stay, owner provided no updates and was rude
βMy dog became very ill after staying here. I never received any updates from the owner on his condition.β
Owner was aggressive and defensive when customer arrived 30 minutes late after calling ahead
βWhen I calmly mentioned to him that I was not a happy camper, he became immediately defensive; he aggressively told me that the operating hours were clearly announcedβ
Owner rudeness/unprofessionalism(5 mentions)
βThe owner is rude and nasty. I would not recommend this place at all.β
Lack of proactive communication/updates(2 mentions)
βI have NEVER, in all the years I have been boarding my dog there, received a unsolicited email with an update on my pooch.β
Inflexible pickup hours and surprise charges(2 mentions)
βI was told 'ANY TIME BEFORE NOON'. When I arrived at 11 am, I reviewed the invoice, noticed an extra day charge.β
Top Rated
4.5 stars from 40+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 40 reviews.
At a Glance
Max capacity
35 dogs
Pricing
Boarding
$50/night
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