Everything (aside from professional services such as grooming)! We set ourselves apart from fellow businesses in our industry by not charging a la carte. There are no additional charges for hugs, playtime, medication, or special diets.

All dogs must be 4 months of age or older.

Happy Hounds does not discriminate based on breed. We conduct a reasonable temperament test, with the client included in one of the steps. Our pack is diverse and inclusive.

Nope. Imagine an awkward middle school classroom. We giggle at the pairings and partnerships that your pups form. Some of the smallest dogs have the biggest personality, while some of the largest beasts are the most docile. In any case, all interactions are supervised.

In order to staff accordingly, we require reservations. This is done easily on our platform. During peak holiday times, we recommend scheduling two weeks in advance.

Yes. At six months all dogs must be spayed or neutered. Being a crate-free dog day care, it is extremely important for socialization reasons for this. 

While we would love to accommodate last minute enrollments, we strongly urge you to begin the process weeks in advance if you want your dog to join the Happy Hounds pack. We will do everything in our power to schedule your Meet & Greet as soon as possible. For the safety of our staff and our daycare dogs, we have a four-part vetting process for our clients. First, we ask that you fill out our online application and upload your dog’s vaccinations.  Second, we will call and schedule a Meet & Greet for you and your dog. Next, a Free Evaluation Daycare Visit is scheduled. During your pup(s)’s evaluation day, our staff will monitor their behavior to ensure it is a positive, fun, and safe environment for your pup(s) as well as other fellow playmates. To complete enrollment, the final step is your dog’s first paid day of daycare.  We ask that three visits are scheduled over the course of the first two weeks in order to familiarize your dog with the pack, the staff, and the Happy Hounds facility.  From here, you can schedule services for your dog on our website!

For the health and safety of all dogs we cannot make exceptions.  Up-to-date vaccinations are always required.  Currently, the following vaccinations are asked for:

• Rabies
• DHLPP (Distemper)
• Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
• Negative Fecal Float

Yes. And no. Given that we are 24 hours AND that our facility is not just crate free, but 100% crate-free, we protect our daycare dogs from humans outside of our working staff. However, you will be invited into our facility during your dog’s first Meet & Greet. Additionally, once a client, you will have 24-hour access to the cameras that cover more than 90% of our inside operations. 

We bring you inside and show you a bit around and answer any questions you may have.  The Meet & Greet is conducted by one of our owning partners, assistant manager, or a supervisor.  We let your dog sniff around, letting them investigate and get their bearings. Next, we bring a nice dog to say hello to your dog in a controlled interaction. Then another! And another! This gives all parties an opportunity to evaluate the meeting and address any concerns in moving forward. 

We answer any additional questions you might have.  Assuming everyone’s getting along well enough, the experience is to your liking, we move forward and schedule your dog’s trial day of daycare.  This is a Free Evaluation Daycare visit! 

All dog collars must be free of tags and must be “snap release.”

Yes. Not all of the camera views stream on our website, but most of time you will be able to find your buddy online streaming. Currently, we do not have cameras of our outdoor activity streaming online.

That is very much up to your dog. This is another position we take pride in. Some daycares justify their kennel or crate time as an opportunity for your pup to rest.  Because our facility is both 100% crate-free and 100% supervised, we keep on eye on each and every dog. We are not afraid to give a dog a time out from the pack when they are not behaving, and we are there to intervene and give your dog a break if we suspect he or she is in need of one. We promote different activity levels throughout our facility, and individual dogs are regularly encouraged to move from one area to another where we feel they might be more successful at any given time.

Beginning in 2025, Happy Hounds is proud to introduce its Senior Dog Pack. This is a significantly smaller group of dogs who want less bustle and play, but who will still enjoy a crate free environment. While this pack is built to accommodate our senior friends, exceptions are made for parents who desire a pack with less stimulation.

Our staff always have slip leads at the ready around their shoulders. They are trained in their use, and gently utilize them whenever needed. Typically, a time out occurs when a pup is being naughty. He or she may be crowding a dog that wants nothing to do with them. They might be an unwanted third party intruding upon two other dogs playing independently. Maybe, despite being neutered, they want to hump to show dominance. We don’t allow that. That dog is smoothly escorted to a cubicle with four foot walls and door to think about their actions for ten minutes or so before we reintroduce them into the pack. 

Yes!  Minimally once an hour potty breaks occur. Currently, we do not offer walks outside of the facility for clients.

Happy Hounds recognizes the importance of your dog’s specific diet and nutrition. While other facilities might boast that they supply food for your pet, we realistically understand that the sensitive stomach of your pup may be accustomed to their brand, prescription, cooked and refrigerated, or even raw diet.  Happy Hounds does not charge for any of these accommodations. In the event that food is not provided or forgotten, food is supplied at no cost. If a boarding stay is extended, and you want us to acquire and purchase your dog’s food from a store, we will do so and simply bill you for the price of the food.

Yes it is! Not only are we a 24-7-365 daycare, but dogs are always supervised and engaged with us. Even during overnights your dog is under the watchful care of our staff. They are not in a pet suite. They are hanging out in the same room, on a cot, in a bed, beside a fellow hound they’ve chosen, or in the arms of one of our employees. This is one of the things that makes Happy Hounds a cut above our competition. 

Yes of course! Provide instructions and one of our supervisors will dispense and manage meds for your pup. There is of course no additional charge for this service. At this time, we are unable to give your dog insulin, however.

We do not. 

Regardless of how little or small an incident between your dog and another, rest assured that we will inform you. Our integrity binds us to keep you, the dog parent, in the know.  We recognize that, like humans, not every two dogs will get along. Sometimes two wonderful dogs just don’t like one another. Our staff is highly trained to recognize a squabble in most cases before it breaks out. On rare occasions that there is an incident, supervisors will review footage and circumstance, never hesitating to remove a dog that may be problematic to other dogs in our care. 

Our staff is extremely dedicated to your furry family. Our average employee has been with Happy Hounds for 5 years. Our staff is first aid and CPR trained with canines.

Grooming is easily scheduled on our website within a 2-3 day window. Grooms occur during a scheduled day of daycare.

Happy Hounds is teamed up with Plymouth’s Polished Paw! Their talented team provides top notch service to your dog, conveniently during their daycare visit, saving you a trip to the groomer.

When scheduling, our robust platform allows total customization of services, taking the guesswork out, and offering an accurate estimate for you when you schedule. Our platform uses factors such as weight, fur coat type, and breed to calculate a base price.

On your dogs scheduled day of grooming, parents will receive a text / email notification once grooming has been complete and your pup is ready for pickup.

Yes. This question is included when scheduling any grooming appointment. Indicate the medication / dosage and any other instructions, and we will administer it prior to their grooming appointment.

We might classify dogs to be seniors when they turn eight, nine, or ten; however this pack is geared more towards behavior.  Dogs who might want a little less action, but still want the companionship of our staff and fellow slow pokes are perfect candidates for this group.

This is a personal passion for Happy Hounds. It’s not easy seeing your furry friend age.

We are so proud of our crate-free environment, but realize that some dogs grow ornery, less social, and need more down time. For now, we are offering this pack on Wednesdays; however, we intend to offer more days for this group as the need for this accommodation grows for more of our clients. We are committed to being the finest location for senior dogs in Michigan. It is our plan to graduate dogs in our roster to this pack. We compassionately empathize with clients who remove their dogs from daycares as they age. We want to offer our clients the assurance that their old man or lady is still comfortable and treated with the specialized care that they tenderly receive at home. 

While there may be less play than our main pack, it provides a balance of human interaction and the peaceful companionship of their slower peers. You can leave your dog with us knowing that they are cared for and loved, safely monitored and attended to. 

Lakeland Veterinary, led by Dr. Bree Kraut! Curious about Dr. Kraut and her practice? Click HERE to check out her webpage.

Lakeland is a mobile vet. Like all veterinarians, Dr. Kraut must examine a dog at least every 12 months before administering care or services. Your pup’s first visit will include an exam fee as well as the cost of your selected vaccines and/or services. Once your dog has had an appointment with Dr. Kraut, future appointments made in the following twelve months will have a smaller $40 recheck fee if it is for an Urgent Care visit, but only a $10 recheck fee if for additional vaccinations. When you sign up for the veterinary clinic, your selections will total your estimated costs before you schedule online.

Currently, HH is offering clinics seasonally, four times per year. Stay tuned for future clinic dates.

Vaccine services occur between 9am-4pm, during daycare. Urgent Care visits will happen by appointment only.

If your dog is scheduled simply for vaccines, Happy Hounds will assume guardianship of your little one. Your pup will be personally escorted by a supervisor to the veterinarian. An equally high-ranking member of our team will then supervise your dog, keeping him or her safely under observation for a 30-minute period before allowing them to rejoin the greater pack.

If, however, you have selected an urgent care slot and your dog did not attend daycare, you may follow arrival instructions and attend the vet visit with your canine companion.

Yes. This question is included when scheduling any vet appointment. Indicate the medication / dosage and any other instructions, and we will administer it prior to their veterinary appointment.

A Full Wellness Exam Soap will be released with your dog after daycare. This will include Subject, Objective, Assessment, and Plan for your pup.

Yes, it is safe to vaccinate your pet before the vaccine is due. This is done often in regards to getting all vaccines on a similar schedule. However, we do not recommend giving a dog more than 2 vaccines at a time if they under 20lbs. It can be done, but owner’s should be aware that this puts a higher demand on a small dog’s immune system. This should be avoided in dogs that have a history of previous vaccine reactions.

Veterinary appointments for dogs attending daycare will all conclude by 4pm on the day of the clinic. Pickup for all pups will occur during regularly scheduled pickup hours between 2pm and 7pm. If your pup is being seen between 2pm and 4pm, HH will notify you to pick up within those hours. Regardless, when the appointment is concluded, you will receive a notification.

While adverse reactions to vaccines or treatment are rare, the partnered veterinary team is prepared. Depending on what the adverse reaction is (usually it’s itching, swelling, ect), medications are on site to administer as needed. If your pup has had adverse reactions to vaccines in the past, we would ask that you indicate when asked during your online booking process.

Happy Hounds will maintain records of all vaccination and services that are performed by our partner vet. While HH does not expect to replace the relationship you have with your current vet, we do hope to provide you with another “one stop shop” opportunity to avoid extra trips to the vet as those vaccination due dates creep up on you. If we can save you the hassle of one more stressful appointment to vet office, and do it instead at daycare in between playtime, we’re happy to accommodate. On the rare occasion that your dog is suffering right before one of our clinics, we offer a limited number of urgent care visits for you to utilize.