Where to Leave Your Dog While on Vacation

Why Dan Gentile is Where to Leave Your Dog While on Vacation

Finding a trustworthy dog boarding facility while you travel is hard, especially when you want a place that feels like a second home, not just a kennel. For over 40 years, we’ve provided vacation dog care that prioritizes structure, safety, and canine psychology.

Here’s why families across Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex Counties choose us when deciding where to leave your dog while on vacation:

1. Daily Routine for Stability & Comfort

Dogs thrive on routine, and we mirror their home schedule. Your dog’s day includes feeding, potty breaks, supervised play, optional training, and rest.

2. Training While Boarding 

Enroll your dog in our signature Train While Boarding program during their stay. We work on:

• Obedience & manners
• Housebreaking
• Leash behavior
• Problem habits (barking, chewing, jumping)

You return home to a dog who’s not only safe and cared for, but improved.

3. A Clean, Spacious Facility

Your dog enjoys:

• Indoor/outdoor climate-controlled runs
• 12 fenced acres of open land
• Large exercise yards
• 24/7 on-call veterinarian
  No crates. No cages. Just space to play, rest, and feel secure.

4. Professional, Personalized Care

Led by Dan Gentile, a nationally recognized trainer, our team specializes in boarding trained dogs and handling dogs with behavioral needs. Your pet isn’t a number; they’re treated like family.

Preparing to Leave Your Dog for Vacation

When deciding where to leave your dog while on vacation, you want the process to be seamless. Here’s what we require for boarding:

✅ DAPP, Rabies, and Bordetella vaccinations
✅ Current flea and tick preventative
✅ Optional comfort item (toy, blanket)

We’ll walk you through the entire process and help ease your dog’s transition.

Where to Leave Your Dog While on Vacation in NJ? Here.

Families from Freehold, Jackson, Toms River, Marlboro, and even parts of New York and Pennsylvania travel here because they know their dog will be:

• Safe
• Mentally and physically stimulated
• Cared for by experts

If you’re still wondering where to leave your dog while on vacation, the answer is a facility that understands dogs and respects the trust you place in us.

 What Pet Owners Are Saying

“We were nervous about leaving Max for two weeks, but the moment we saw the facility and met the team, we knew he was in the right hands. He came back better behaved than ever. Worth every penny!”
— Samantha R., Freehold NJ

“This was our first vacation in years without the stress of wondering how our dog was doing. Dan’s team sent us updates and took care of Buddy like he was one of their own.”
— Jason T., Marlboro NJ

“If you’re wondering where to leave your dog while on vacation — this is it. My dog came back happy, clean, calm, and trained. Couldn’t ask for more.”
— Melissa V., Toms River NJ

Pricing Breakdown

Whether you’re just boarding or adding training, our pricing is simple and transparent:

Boarding Only

• $60 per day
  Perfect for well-behaved dogs that just need a safe, structured place to stay while their owners are away.

Train While Boarding Program

• $975 (flat training fee) + $60 per day for boarding
  Ideal for dogs who could benefit from structured obedience work while you’re gone. Most owners choose this for 2 weeks.

Ready to Book?

Call (732) 938-5040 or contact us to check availability

You deserve to enjoy your time away, and your dog deserves a place that feels like home. If you’re asking where to leave your dog while on vacation, make the choice thousands of New Jersey families have trusted for decades.

Book your dog’s stay today and travel with peace of mind.

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