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Happy Hounds Doggy Daycare

6300 Lady Hammond Rd, Halifax, NS B3K 0A5

4.8
42 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardMedication adminGroomingOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Happy Hounds Doggy Daycare is a family-run dog boarding and daycare facility in Halifax, NS offering doggy daycare, overnight boarding in attendant homes, grooming, and dog walking services. They emphasize personalized care with a small team, a fully fenced backyard, and a free one-hour trial for new daycare dogs. The facility requires a temperament assessment and current vaccinations.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: up to date on vaccinations

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

42 reviews analyzed

Happy Hounds is highly regarded for its structured, calm environment where dogs receive individualized attention and return home well-exercised. Customers frequently praise the staff's expertise and the facility's ability to maintain a quiet, bark-free atmosphere. While grooming is generally praised, one significant injury report serves as a cautionary note amidst otherwise stellar feedback.

Dog happiness
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Staff
4.9
Communication
4.8
Value
4.8
Facility
4.7
Safety
4.5

People love

Tired and happy dogs(6)Quiet environment(3)Individualized attention(4)

Staff shoutouts

Kitara(5 mentions)Jane(5 mentions)Tim(3 mentions)TanyaMeganEvanCindy

Worth noting

Grooming injury and excessive shaving

“My 6 lb yorkipoo PUPPY was shaved completely down and cut under his arm pit... he is not fully healed yet.”

Grooming quality/safety

“Do not go here for grooming. My 6 lb yorkipoo PUPPY was shaved completely down and cut under his arm pit.”

Owner replies to 5% of reviewswarm tone7 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 42+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 42 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities7 of 14
Reviews42
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.7

Pricing

Daycare

$28–$36/day

Contact

Visit Website+1 902-429-1342Get directions to 6300 Lady Hammond Rd, Halifax, NS B3K 0A5

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