Hoboken Unleashed
As of April 1, 2007, new owners have taken over the previous Graceland Doggie Day Care and will be running under the name “Hoboken Unleashed”.
I had a chance to visit the other day to check out the operation. It seemed like a well-run facility with ample staff to care for the dogs. During “play time”, the pups were allowed to run around in various walled-off areas. They have provisions for larger or smaller dogs, and canines that don’t get along with others. All the dogs I saw were having a grand ‘ole time frolicking in the main play area. Each section was well maintained with someone supervising the whole day, as well as frequent clean-ups.
Hoboken Unleashed also plans some site improvements over the upcoming weeks. One is an industrial strength de-humidification system which will help reduce ambient humidity and result in a cooler atmosphere. Upgraded Plexiglas doors to replace the chain-link fences and even expanding the grooming options once they get the trained staff in place.
Description: Doggie Day Care, baths, clippings and grooming (coming soon)
Hours: M-F: 7am-8pm, Sat: 7am-6pm, Sun:10am-2pm and Special Late Night Sunday Pickup Service available during the summer season from 8pm to10 pm from June 3rd to August 26th. (Office is closed between 12pm and 2pm except Sundays.)
Address: 716 Clinton St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone: 201-798-6300 Fax: 201-798-6375
Website: www.hobokenunleashed.com
email: mike@hobokenunleashed.com
Here are a few pictures. See more plus a few videos of the dogs in action after the break.
Pictures
SHORT VIDEOS
Hoboken NJ
56 Responses to ** Hoboken Unleashed **
September 1st, 2008 |
In response to decentguy who said:
Disgruntled former employee? Oh lawd.
Login or Register to reply
September 2nd, 2008 |
In response to decentguy who said:
Uh…they take credit cards.
I’ve used this place quite a few times and since my dog can’t tell me what’s going on there all I can do is judge by the shape he comes home in which is exhausted. Exactly the way I want it.
I wouldn’t have any problems recommending this place to another dog owner.
Login or Register to reply
October 9th, 2008 |
Come on guy’s this place is a dump! I never took my dog there (too many horror stories from friends) but I have had a tour of the place…disgusting! Also how could anyone ever leave their dog at a place with no over night supervision? Alone in a cage from 8pm-7am…that sounds dangerous and traumatizing!
Login or Register to reply
January 30th, 2009 |
I’ve been going to this place for about three months now and am very happy with their service. I agree that the place itself isn’t exactly a 5 star hotel, but I’m pretty sure my dog doesn’t notice it. It’s got everything my dog needs – heat, AC, ventilation, food, water and, most importantly, friendly staff. Also, in the morning, my dog is always pulling to try and get into the place and when we get home, he’s always tired and acts like a normal, well-behaved dog. It’s great. I’ve visited the other places in the area and they seem good, but I’ve never had a chance to try them and I like the people at Hoboken Unleashed so I’ll stick with them.
Login or Register to reply
January 30th, 2009 |
Oh, and I forgot to add that their hours are convenient for me. I work in finance (at least i do now) and so I have to be in the city by 7:30 and sometimes I work late. Even so, it’s pretty rare that I have to use their pet taxi since they stay open until 8pm, so that’s a bonus.
I haven’t boarded by dog there yet, but may need to over valentine’s day weekend. I’m wondering, why would you need overnight supervision? Don’t the dogs sleep at night? Has anyone actually verified that the place has someone there overnight?
Login or Register to reply
January 30th, 2009 |
can anyone recommend a groomer in Hoboken?
Login or Register to reply
January 30th, 2009 |
In response to eam144 who said:
Try Robin under the Vet on 6th & Wash She is great and very resonably priced!
Login or Register to reply
January 30th, 2009 |
unleashed does grooming…
Login or Register to reply
January 30th, 2009 |
I am usually dropping off right in the morning when they open and a few times I have seen an employee leaving, with a bag, looking tired, assuming they were on night watch.
Login or Register to reply
March 5th, 2009 |
6 months and still happy. whenever i ask, they give me updates on how he did that day and who he was playing with. by the way, i asked about the number of dogs and they cap it to make sure the place isn’t overcrowded. i asked to take a look inside and it didn’t seem crowded to me.
Login or Register to reply
May 16th, 2009 |
Does anyone know how much it costs to board your pet here overnight?
Login or Register to reply
May 16th, 2009 |
Rates are on their website…
Login or Register to reply
September 18th, 2009 |
thank you for your comment – we appreciate all feedback, both positive and negative. first, we want you to know that our facility has overnight fire and security monitoring and Mike, the owner, lives only 2 blocks away. also, after the dogs play all day, they will sleep and rest for the remainder of the night. we play classical music which has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. if someone is there at night, that person will actually keep the dogs awake and create more stress since they will want to get out of their room and go to that person. the only reason you need overnight supervision is if your dog has special medical needs and a person sleeping or sitting there isn’t going to do any dog any good. for a special needs dog, we recommend you board him or her with a veterinarian who can properly address those needs.
In response to JKTuck who said:
Come on guy’s this place is a dump! I never took my dog there (too many horror stories from friends) but I have had a tour of the place…disgusting! Also how could anyone ever leave their dog at a place with no over night supervision? Alone in a cage from 8pm-7am…that sounds dangerous and traumatizing!
Login or Register to reply
September 18th, 2009 |
we limit the number of dogs at the daycare to 65 – that is why reservations are required. we only crate dogs that are under 20 pounds or if the owner specifically requests us to. owners of dogs under 20 pounds can also request that we place their dog in a room. again, supervision at night is not necessary unless the dog has special medical needs and and will actually increase the stress level of boarding dogs (as discussed in the most recent convention of the Pet Care Services Association). in the four or more years that we have been in business, overnight supervision has never been necessary. we play classical music at night, have overnight monitoring services and the owner lives 2 blocks away. thank you.
In response to benshan1327 who said:
In response to decentguy who said:
Disgruntled former employee? Oh lawd.
Login or Register to reply
September 18th, 2009 |
our facility is very clean and does not smell. in fact, many of our customers have told us that our facility is one of the nicest smelling (given that it is a doggie daycare). we admit that our facility is slightly older than the one you mentioned above, but we take a lot of time and effort to make sure the place is clean by cleaning throughout the day and using a professional floor zamboni twice a day. as for the other doggie daycares in the area, we believe all of them to be good and competent businesses and we never post negative comments about them. we want everyone to be informed so we welcome all questions and give tours during the evening hours. when it comes to the pet taxi, just consider the amount of time it takes to get to and from any location and whether you think your dog will be comfortable for that amount of time. thank you.
In response to DebbChow who said:
Goldens- I have been to all of the doggie daycares in this area even the ones in Manhattan and honestly the nicest one I have seen is Hounds on the hudson. Their just cleaner than the others, the place where the dogs play is huge and they play outdoor the staff really seem to care and love the dogs. And one of the biggest + they don’t smell! Yeah its not in hoboken but so what I use the pet taxi so she gets picked up in the morning and delivered at night. My friend just went for a tour the other day and she switched daycares the next day.
Login or Register to reply
September 22nd, 2010 |
About a couple of weeks ago, I mentioned on another thread that there was a huge mural of Scooby-Doo on the side of Hoboken Unleashed. Today I noticed that Brian Griffin from Family Guy has joined him. I thought it was pretty cool and wanted to mention it here. I would have taken a picture of it and submitted it but I’m one of the few that don’t have a camera on their cell phone.
Login or Register to reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.