Happy Hound Dog Resorts
4603 Shirley Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Overview
Happy Hound Dog Resorts is a woman-owned, veteran-owned, locally-owned dog boarding and daycare facility in Jacksonville, FL with two locations (Shirley Ave and Beach Blvd). They offer cage-free daycare with a 5,000 sq ft indoor air-conditioned play area with separate spaces for small and large dogs, as well as boarding with VIP and Kennel suite options. The facility features live webcams, allows owners to bring comfort items and their own food, and accommodates senior dogs and dogs with special needs.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: DHLPP, Rabies, Bordetella
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What Reviews Say
548 reviews analyzedHappy Hound Dog Resorts enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (92% are 5-star) with customers praising the caring staff, convenient webcams, and dogs who love attending. However, a small but notable set of negative reviews (about 8%) describe serious concerns including dog fights, dogs being neglected in kennels, injuries, and hygiene issues at pickup. The owner responds to every review but often defensively, sometimes with sarcasm, and frequently challenges the legitimacy of negative reviews. Long-term customers (many for 3+ years) are common, though some former customers report being 'fired' as clients after leaving critical reviews. The facility appears best suited for well-socialized, confident dogs; anxious or reactive dogs may not receive the individualized attention some owners expect.
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Worth noting
Dog fights/incidents occurring on premises
โWe got a call the second day that another dog attacked and bit Tosun's ear.โ
Dogs left in kennels without proper attention/exercise
โThey forgot about him. The whole point of taking him was so he wouldn't be in a kennel... he was in a kennel for half the day and no one checked up on him.โ
Poor hygiene/cleanliness at pickup
โHer tail was yellow from urine. There was dried poop on her butt.โ
Injury to dogs during stay
โ2 out of her 4 feet had the skin coming off.โ
Staff discrimination alleged
โRacist man... at least that's how he made me feel, why not say he was too busy when we spoke over the phoneโ
Staff attention/interaction with dogs(8 mentions)
โThe dogs not interacting with each other. The two staff members on duty did little more than mop up messes--no outside time during the four hours they were there.โ
Communication about issues during stay(5 mentions)
โWe were told our dog was doing great and eating fine... she stopped eating on Wednesday... Tell me what's the point of a damn scorecard if you aren't going to let the dog's owner know?โ
Dog returned dirty/needing bath(4 mentions)
โMy baby came in super clean and we picked her up and her tail was yellow from urine.โ
Inconsistent stories about incidents(3 mentions)
โJack told us something different than the day before picking him up. Left out details kept popping up in every conversation we had.โ
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 583+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 583 reviews.
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Min puppy age
4 months
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