The Doggie Chalet

Nick & Adriana run a wonderful crate-​free dog boarding facility in the northern NJ countryside. Nick picks up our dog the day we leave for a vacation and drops him off the morning after we come home. While we’re away we check in on their Facebook page to see photos and videos of all the dogs hanging out together. We love the ‘sofa room’ where all the dogs sleep.
Our dog is typically very protective at home but Nick has one of those ‘dog whisperer’ personalities and truly leads the pack. We always get a happy and exhausted pup when he returns.
They communicate quickly by phone, text, email, and they take credit cards. It simply couldn’t be easier.

Like one of the other reviewers below, we found The Doggie Chalet when the place we planned to board our dog cancelled on us 4 hours before we were to leave on an international vacation. I was very nervous, but the situation could not have worked out better for us! Our then one year old Labradoodle was very well cared for by Nick and Adriana. Thanks to Nick posting pictures and videos to Facebook, we were able to «check-​in» on our dog several times a day. It was so reassuring to see her running and playing with the other dogs. I love the cage free setting, and the drop off/​pick up service made life so easy for me. She came home dirty and exhausted, as we expected, but I am so confident in their care of my «baby» that I will never use any other boarding service. I cannot recommend The Doggie Chalet more highly — your dog will love it! Thanks Nick and Adriana, and my Kali is looking forward to her next stay (next week!)

When we ended up with a last minute need of dog boarding for over a week vacation, we were a little panicked. We had only had our energetic rescue dog for 6 weeks and after visiting a few chain boarding places we were worried he would not do well. Nothing but good things to say about Doggy Chalet. They picked him up and dropped him off dirty & tired (that’s a good thing). And as they predicted, he slept for 2 days once he came home. He came home with no illnesses or bad habits. In fact, he slept later in the mornings and fell right into his usual routines. The 2 main reasons we picked Doggie Chalet was the open space he would have to run every day (he’s part greyhound) and the fact that they post so many pictures and videos on facebook every day. We all loved seeing Dexter having a good time. Thanks again. Will definitely use them again on our next vacation.

We could not have been happier to have our two dogs, Oscar (11 yrs.) and Mack (1 yr.) stay there over the holidays. We had such a peaceful trip knowing that the dogs were well exercised and NOT put in crates. Our dogs came home so happy! They rested for days! We also loved having the benefit of seeing pictures and videos of our dogs on a daily basis through Facebook. Seeing them happy every day made it easier for us enjoy our trip. The pricing is fair and Nick and his family really treat the dogs like family. We are happily bringing them back this month for an overnight.

Better than a crate anyday. More space for these dogs to run. I love nicks and Adriana’s approach to watching pets. Love the convenience of having the drop off and pickup service if needed. Our dog lexi comes home happy and that’s what’s important to me. I feel the caging and constant barking these dogs hear at other facilities stresses them out. I get a better feeling dropping lexi off at doggie chalet.

I feel like Nick and Adriana are an extension of our family. The love and care that they give to our dog is amazing. We can go away without any worries knowing that Monty is safe, happy and receiving the affection that we give him at home. When we are away, I love seeing Monty’s pictures and videos on facebook and it just makes me smile. The environment that Nick and Adriana provide for our pets can be found no where else. When Monty’s bag comes out he knows that he is going to the Doggie Chalet, as soon as the door bell rings Monty is so excited to see Nick that he leaves the house without even looking back. I truly cannot say enough about the Doggie Chalet. I am so very grateful that we have a loving place for Monty to go to when we are away. Thanks Nick, Adrianna and family for loving Monty as much as we do!!!

Ranger is an energetic boxer who loves the Doggie Chalet. The free-​range setup gives him the atmosphere he craves and yet provides a safe environment. The handlers at Doggie Chalet are professional and responsible. I wouldn’t trust Ranger to anybody else.

What a find! After recently moving to Montclair from California, one of our main concerns was finding a cage-​free boarder that lets our pooch roam and sleep wherever his little Cockapoo heart desires. Enter Doggie Chalet. Our dog loves it here, and Nick and his family treats him so well. Facebook updates (pictures and video) keep us apprised of their romps through the woods, which is a great feature. Pick up and drop off is affordable and very convenient — and Griffin returns happy and tired. Highly recommended!

I do not trust anyone with my dog, except for the Doggie Chalet. If he is not with me and my family, he is with Nick Adriana and theirs. When I used to live in Montclair, Moe attended the Doggie Chalet every day for doggie daycare, but after moving to Jersey City, I still use Nick for boarding. They treat Moe like a member of their family, which is very important to me.
Nick and Adriana are professional, flexible, and responsible. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for doggie daycare, or for boarding.

We have been taking our Labradoodle, Hazel to them when we go on vacation for the past year. They take great care of her. They have a great area for the dogs to run and play outside and care for every dog as if they are their own. Hazel is always very happy their and enjoys playing with the other dogs and the attention Nick and Adriana give her.
Even though Hazel can be nervous with new people they understood that and still were willing to take care of her and now she is very comfortable with them.

The Doggie Chalet took amazing care of my 7lb chiweenie, Myles. Nick was such a pleasure to work with and put me at ease from the first day we met. Myles fell in love with him instantly and came back happy and healthy. Highly recommend!

I started sending my dog Riley earlier this year and I don’t think he will ever let me stop! I work in NYC so days can be long for my pooch when he’s home alone, and The Doggie Chalet has become the perfect fit for him!
A previous neighbor of mine highly recommended Nick and Adriana’s business. I thought I would give it a try. What a surprise? When I start getting ready for work my dog now waits by the door almost every morning awaiting Nick’s knock. The best part about it is the pick up/​drop off, their flexibility, and reliability. I send my dog twice a week. Sometimes the day before he’s next scheduled to be picked I need to the days that week because something came up and The Doggie Chalet is always so accommodating.
I had to live in a hotel for a few weeks earlier this year because of a water pipe bursting in the floor above my apartment and they were able to take care of my dog the whole time on short notice. While I was scrambling to find a place to stay, my dog was loving life at The Doggie Chalet. What I also love about it is the dogs get to socialize with each other and run around and just have fun. My dog loves to meet and and play with other dogs which makes this paradise for him. When I get home from work a day that my dog has been at The Doggie Chalet he is sleepy and just wants to relax (which is great because he’s full of energy). It really gives them some great exercise and bonding time which is another added bonus!
As mentioned in a previous review on Unilocal another added bonus is being able to see your dogs on video and in pictures enjoying themselves throughout the day. The Doggie Chalet really makes your dog feel like family. I must say how much I trust them with my dog, and how fortunate I am to have a place and people as hardworking, and dedicated as Nick, Adriana and their business to take care of my dog!

Adriana and Nick have been taking care of our energetic golden doodle Lucy when we go out of town since we gave them a desperate, last-​minute phone call after our boarding arrangements fell through on our honeymoon last year. They are always extremely accommodating and have gone out of their way several times to make sure everything went smoothly. Lucy seems to love the time she spends there – and we love it that we can check in on her over Facebook. We also love it that Nick will pick up Lucy at our house. I would recommend them to anyone.

My Golden Jack loves to go to The Doggie Chalet. He has been going for about four months now and I know that he gets a good workout every time he goes. Some nights when I come home and he is laying on his bed, he will look at me and just wag his tail. Always happy.
I love the fact that Nick picks him up early in the am and that during the day I can get on face book and look at pictures and videos of the day.
I was very fortunate to have found Nick and I know that Jack is very well cared for during the day. He loves to be outside running around and with Nicks setup he does just that.

The Doggie Chalet has been caring for our redbone coonhound mix, Lucy, for close to 5 years, and we cannot imagine what she would do without them! She goes to daycare several times a week and also stays for boarding a few times a year, and we have never once worried about her. She was a timid rescue dog and has gained so much confidence as a result of her time with Nick and Adriana.
She looks forward to the arrival of Nick to pick her up in the morning, and I think she secretly likes when we go away because she gets a vacation herself at The Doggie Chalet! We cannot say enough good things about the care and professionalism with which Nick and Adriana run their business. We used several different doggie daycare and boarding facilities prior to meeting Nick 5 years ago, and none of them even came close. Every business should model their efforts after The Doggie Chalet.

I had to go out of town for a family wedding, and since my usual dog sitter (dad) was also going, I needed to find someone to take care of my dog. I have a senior dog that can be grumpy around puppies because he just wants to lounge around and hang out with people. It was immediately apparent that my dog would be in great hands after the meet and greet, Nick and his wife are very caring people and great with all of the dogs. My dog had an awesome time staying at this facility, and I was given peace of mind with frequent facebook updates of pictures and videos that showed him having fun and making doggie friends. I also loved that this place is completely cageless, and the dogs have ²⁴⁄₇ supervision. If you think of your dog like your own kid, this is definitely the place for daycare and overnight stays.