Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc.

Reported fights and potentially unsafe group-play environment

“we heard at least two fights break out in the other groups.”

Reported use of punitive or aversive handling

“The only interaction the handlers had with the dogs were to put a choke collar on them for a “correction walk”.”

Reported injury and concern that it was dismissed

“my dog came home bleeding.”

Dogs appearing distressed or poorly suited to group daycare

“He looked anxious and disengaged.”

Alleged low-quality care and negative treatment

“The quality to where they take care of the dogs is bare minimum.”

Recurring cleanliness or odor concern

“the facilities have a strong smell and my dog comes home smelling bad.”

Communication failures and lack of reassurance

“The person over the phone did not care to address any of my concerns.”

Rude or inadequate communication(3 mentions)

“the person who picked up was rude and not welcoming.”

Facility odor and cleanliness(3 mentions)

“more often than not, the facilities have a strong smell and my dog comes home smelling bad.”

Dogs appearing stressed in group play(3 mentions)

“Every dog was tense and on edge”

Harsh or concerning handling methods(2 mentions)

“The only interaction the handlers had with the dogs were to put a choke collar on them for a “correction walk””

Fights or conflict in group areas(2 mentions)

“tussles would break out every couple minutes.”

Additional fees and restrictive pricing policies(2 mentions)

“tacks on fees for nearly EVERY deviation”