Ross Melter Review of Happy Hound Play & Daycare
I've been using Happy Hound on & off for about fou...
I've been using Happy Hound on & off for about four years (we moved out of the area twice, then back). They are hands down the best doggie daycare I've come across. I think I've used all of their services at this point and will review them all individually, but I'll say briefly that in general, they are awesome. Special shout out to Suzanne, who is a very hands-on owner and extremely helpful. She also has a super cute dalmatian who my dog loves to play with.
Daycare -- I've used this service dozens of time and have been really impressed. The playgroups are never overcrowded and are well supervised. My dog never comes home with mystery scratches or injuries (this has happened at other places), and I feel really confident putting him there for the day. I also appreciate that I have the option to watch him on camera, though I've never actually done this. My dog also has a tendency to overheat on hot days, so I really appreciate that they give him lots of water and put out splash pools in the summer.
Boarding -- They're unquestionably the best boarding facility I've found. No kennels or cramped spaces... each dog gets their own little suite to themselves. They really respect feeding instructions or quirky medication requests (my guy eats a wet/dry food combo that requires a little prep work) and my dog always comes home well fed. They're also staffed 24/7, as opposed to some other places that leave dogs unattended overnight. I've picked my dog up as late as 1 am with no problem.
Training -- My dog is a rescue and had some people aggression initially. We used Happy Hound's Board & Train service and I HIGHLY recommend. He stayed with them for a week and came back with a strong, reliable set of skills. His major issue was that he would charge strangers in dog parks, and after his training this habit had been completely broken. 100% gone. I was really, really impressed with the results and feel totally confident taking him to off leash parks now. Our trainer was Stephen, who I specifically recommend, however I imagine they're all great. My dog completely trusted the training staff and seemed to genuinely have fun while training.
If you're on the fence about Happy Hound or are unsure about trying them out, I highly recommend giving them a try. They're similarly priced with other dog facilities in the area, but provide much, much better services. Thanks Suzanne and crew!
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