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Pups at Play Livingston

42 Okner Pkwy, Livingston, NJ 07039

4.8
261 Google reviews
Accepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTraining

Overview

Pups at Play Livingston is a comprehensive pet care facility offering daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary services all under one roof. They require all dogs to pass a temperament test, be at least 4 months old, and be spayed/neutered at 10 months. The facility provides 24-hour veterinary care on-site and includes daycare privileges with boarding at no additional cost.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamPhoto updates
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies4+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, DHPP, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-7pm
Pick-up hours:By noon
Checkout time:12pm
Late pick-up fee:Half-day boarding fee
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge β€” Peak Season surcharge applies

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates β€” Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 10 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On site
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

248 reviews analyzed

Pups at Play Livingston is highly regarded for its veterinary services, specifically the expertise and compassion of Dr. Stephen Weiner. While the grooming and daycare services receive praise for making dogs happy and tired, there is significant recent friction regarding a transition to corporate ownership. Recent negative reviews highlight concerns over declining communication, administrative errors, and safety incidents that were not proactively reported to owners.

Staff
4.8
Dog happiness
4.7
Cleanliness
4.5
Facility
4.0
Drop-off / pickup
3.8
Safety
3.5
Value
3.5
Communication
3.2

People love

Exceptional Veterinary Care (Dr. Weiner)(25)High-quality Grooming(15)Exhausted/Happy Dogs(12)

Staff shoutouts

Stephen Weiner(22 mentions)Melody(8 mentions)Doreen(7 mentions)Talik(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Unreported injuries (scratches, cuts, eye infection) during daycare/boarding

β€œwhen I picked my dog up he had fresh scratches/cuts on his shoulder, all over his groin and fresh cuts on his face... caused an eye infection.”

Discrepancy between advertised hours and actual operations

β€œwebsite clearly states they’re open until 7 PM on Sundays, so I arrived at 5 PM β€” only to find the place locked up and dark.”

Corporate transition issues (Destination Pet)(3 mentions)

β€œI’ve watched the service decline nonstop ever since it was sold... now it’s owned by private equity in Texas.”

Billing and administrative confusion(4 mentions)

β€œNo one knows how to use the damn computer! I've gotten billed incorrectly a bunch of times.”

Communication regarding cancellations or injuries(3 mentions)

β€œThe lack of communication about his injuries are really the most worrisome of all.”

Owner replies to 45% of reviewswarm tone18 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 261+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 261 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.0/ 5
Amenities4 of 14
Reviews261
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

Min puppy age

4 months

Pricing

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