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House of Hounds Retreat

7249 Aylesford Rd, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0

5.0
25 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingOvernight potty breaks

Overview

House of Hounds Retreat is a kennel-free, home-based dog daycare and boarding facility in Aylesford, Nova Scotia. Run by Mel Taylor Rainsforth and Melissa Rainsforth, it offers a calm, structured environment with small-group supervision, outdoor play in a fenced yard, and overnight care without cages. Services include dog daycare ($25/day), boarding ($50/night), and optional grooming spa services.

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: full set of vaccinations, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-9am Mon-Fri, 8am-9am Sat-Sun
Pick-up hours:4pm-6pm Mon-Fri, 4pm-5pm Sat-Sun

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation penalty:Deposit is non-refundable
Deposit required — $50 non-refundable for stays longer than 2 nights

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates — Free
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required for dogs over 12 months

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

25 reviews analyzed

House of Hounds Retreat is a highly-regarded, home-based facility praised for its kennel-free environment and personalized care. Owners Mel and Melissa are consistently highlighted for their expertise in handling dogs with separation anxiety and special medical needs. Customers feel immense peace of mind due to the rigorous temperament screening and the family-like atmosphere where dogs are treated as 'one of their own.'

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Safety
5.0
Communication
5.0
Drop-off / pickup
5.0
Facility
4.8

People love

Home-like Environment(12)Anxiety & Special Needs Care(6)Thorough Screening Process(3)

Staff shoutouts

Mel(16 mentions)Melissa(7 mentions)
Owner replies to 8% of reviewsAvg response: 1dwarm tone10 repeat customers

Top Rated

5.0 stars from 25+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 5.0-star rating across 25 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
5.0/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities7 of 14
Reviews25
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.10

Pricing

Boarding

$50/night

Daycare

$25/day

Contact

Visit Website+1 519-636-4555Get directions to 7249 Aylesford Rd, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0

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