Puppy University
2111 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
Overview
Puppy University is a Union City, NJ facility offering dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training services. They provide an open-concept, cage-free boarding experience with 24/7 staff supervision and include 11 hours of daycare playtime with overnight stays. The facility requires dogs to be current on Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations, and male dogs over 6 months must be neutered.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella
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Cancellation & Deposits
Care & Play
Requirements
Safety & Emergency
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What Reviews Say
152 reviews analyzedPuppy University is highly regarded for its exceptionally clean, 'spa-like' facility and a staff that genuinely treats dogs like family. Customers frequently highlight the daily Instagram updates and themed 'pawties' as major perks that provide peace of mind. While daycare and grooming receive near-universal praise, a small minority of reviews expressed dissatisfaction with specific training techniques and occasional communication lapses regarding scheduling.
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Worth noting
Allegation of harsh physical handling during training
“the trainer grabbed my dog so hard from his scruff he started to whine”
Use of a vibrating/e-collar without owner preference alignment
“She got very harsh when my dog jumped in joy and put on a vibrating collar.”
Training methods/Trainer attitude(2 mentions)
“the trainer was very harsh and rude... constantly lecturing us on things the AKC does not approve.”
Communication/Phone responsiveness(2 mentions)
“Nobody picks up the phone and if they do the line gets 'cut off' . I was finally able to get on the phone with somebody just to be told I would get a call back . Never did .”
Top Rated
4.8 stars from 166+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 166 reviews.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
3 months
Pricing
Boarding
$85/night
Daycare
$35–$50/day
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