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Hounds Town - Metuchen logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%82+44.7Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCORE

Hounds Town - Metuchen

New Brunswick, NJ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #61Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 110 pet grooming · 4.8★ from 529 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pet grooming (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Hounds Town - Metuchen is better than 82% of pet grooming.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Hounds Town - Metuchen is better than 76% of pet grooming.B
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Hounds Town - Metuchen is better than 100% of pet grooming.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Hounds Town - Metuchen is better than 100% of pet grooming.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Hounds Town - Metuchen is better than 87% of pet grooming.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Hounds Town - Metuchen is better than 100% of pet grooming.A
100

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Customers hired Hounds Town - Metuchen for 6 kinds of job.

Hounds Town - Metuchen for other pet daycare

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.18
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 92/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Other pet daycare”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#1 / 3
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 18 Google reviews tagged “Other pet daycare”

JeanLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

My puppy loves Hounds Town. He comes home tired which I love. It’s been a great way to get him socialized with other dogs. The staff is wonderful.

Reasonable priceDog groomingOther pet daycare
EdwardLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Amazing staff, very patient and caring especially with a very special pet like mine.

Great priceOther pet daycare
Valarie3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Friendly engaging staff. The facility is very clean. Lacey loves going. I really like the specials they have and the variety of activities.

Great priceOther pet daycare
Danielle6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

My pup loves going to Hounds Town Metuchen!! So far she has done 2 day trips and an overnight and had a blast! I love the pictures so I can see my girl having a great time! I know my pup is in excellent hands!

Reasonable priceOther pet daycareDog boarding
susan12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Live how they live my dog even with his jumping and craziness. Very nice people

Reasonable priceOther pet boardingDog groomingOther pet daycare
LisaLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

absolutely LOVE HOUNDS TOWN -METUCHEN. MY DOG IS ALWAYS HAPPY to go there for puppy daycare. She happily goes in and is just as happy up st pickup comes out as happy. The entire staff is so loving to the pups and wonderfully hospitable to the pet parents. The facility is like a wonderland for doggies. Also try their smell-good pup-grooming!!

Reasonable priceDog groomingOther pet daycareDog boarding
Jeffrey5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

The absolute best my dog has ever looked! Great price too!

Dog groomingOther pet daycare
FarzLocal Guide · 87 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I want to express my gratitude to Hounds Town – Metuchen for their excellent service. The staff is very organized, professional, and caring. I always feel complete peace of mind when leaving my dog with them because I know my pet is safe, happy, and well taken care of. Highly recommended!

Reasonable priceOther pet daycare
AELocal Guide · 90 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Great place to leave your dog for a day or a week.very friendly.

Great priceOther pet boardingDog groomingOther pet daycare
Diane8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Love This place and my pup summer does too staff Amazing they treat your dog like royalty and all the amenities that they have it's less expensive than taking To a dog groomer This is a hidden gem love the staff When I say they love what they do It's an understatement. They greet you with a smile and…

Reasonable priceOther pet daycare
Catherine1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

My Goldendoodle Max had the best time at Hounds Town! Can't wait to go back.

Reasonable priceOther pet daycare
Tanya1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

The only place I will leave my Emmett! They take great care of my baby and they communicate well. The staff genuinely gets excited to see each dog enter. When I drop my Emmett off he never looks back. I am so grateful to have Hounds Town as a resource for daycare, boarding and baths!!!

Dog groomingOther pet daycareDog boarding
GayitriLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Our dog Oreo absolutely loves Hounds Town Metuchen! The staff is incredibly friendly and caring — they treat every dog like family. The facility is always spotless and well maintained, and we really appreciate all the enrichment activities that keep Oreo happy and engaged throughout the day. Highly recommend Hounds…

Great priceDog groomingOther pet daycareDog boarding
Beth4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Hounds Town was a great place. My dog came home and was very happy so I’d recommend it to all.

Great priceOther pet daycare
D1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

we absolutely love hounds town because we can tell our dog is well cared for. When we drop him off, he’s always super excited to go, all of the employees know his name. He gets a warm welcome at the door. We get to see pictures on Facebook showing how he’s playing with all his friends, when we go on vacation, we…

Reasonable priceOther pet boardingDog groomingOther pet daycare
Elizabeth5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Other pet daycareDog boardingOther pet grooming
Lori-Anne2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceDog groomingOther pet daycare
Pamela2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Other pet daycare

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 30%Reasonable 64%Overpriced 1%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Dog boarding47—
Dog grooming43—
Dog daycare32—
Other pet daycare18—
Other pet boarding10—
Other pet grooming5—

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