Hounds Abound

If I could give them more stars, I totally would. We have been bringing our puppy since he was tiny (like 10 weeks old) and cannot say enough good things about Hounds Abound. The benefits of having a well socialized puppy/​dog who understands dog body language and has good manners when playing with other dogs is absolutely priceless and something we couldn’t teach him. Louis absolutely loves going to Hounds Abound for daycare, he always returns happy and completely wiped out from a fun full day of playing. The staff is so caring and understands dogs well, so if we have questions about Lou’s behavior, they are the first people we ask. Wonderful doggy daycare!

I brought my French Bulldog here to help with his socialization, separation anxiety, and ME during those days we can’t watch him while at work. I know Hugo is well-​taken care of at Hounds Abound and with the staff, Jo Ann and Mary Kate. As soon as I park my car, he bolts to the HA front door and can’t play with his puppy pals soon enough! I love that he comes home EXHAUSTED (a tired dog is a happy dog!) and the staff are great — they give me updates on his day when I pick him up (Hugo made a pug friend Ezekiel, initiated play with the big dogs, caused trouble, etc.) and they often post photos on their Facebook page so later that evening I can see how he spent his day! I love seeing photos of his day while I’m at my 9-​to-​5 — playing with dogs three times his size, resting in the shade on the porch, or running in the background.
I can’t say enough good things about this place.

We had our boy Pono at HA for about 3 years until we moved to Hawaii last year. We still follow HA on FB as they were such a positive influence on all our lives. Now we play the videos and Pono howls when he hears the familiar doggie sounds from his old buds. Pono is a JRT and he would come worn out from playing all day. A tired Jack is a good Jack! He loved going to daycare, smiled all way in snorting with a big toothy grin. We haven’t found a daycare here yet and doubt we will find the sense of family we all experienced at HA.

Hounds Abound is a saving grace. We have been bringing our new pup (now 9 months) here for a couple of months now. She plays ALL day, makes new friends, develops crushes, and is so well socialized with dogs of all breeds and sizes. Izzi cannot wait to get up those stairs to daycare in the morning, and she is happy and exhausted in the evenings. You can tell she has fun, because she is still chasing her friends in her sleep!
The staff is friendly, and you can tell that they all have a passion for our furry kids.
We can’t imagine life without Hounds Abound! GREAT PLACE for dogs!

I’ve been bringing my 9-​month-​old pup, Luna, here for the last several weeks and am thoroughly impressed. The staff are all super-​friendly and go above and beyond what I expected of a doggie daycare. They post pictures of the dogs playing on their Facebook page daily which gives me peace of mind — especially since I think of my dog as one of my kids. And they regularly post really good information on dog behavior and gentle training. Just by the way the staff greet us in the morning and talk to me about my dog’s day at pick-​up time, I can tell these folks really care about the pups they work with. But the real kicker is my dog’s attitude when we pull up to the building. She absolutely lights up. The only time she ever pulls on leash is to get into this place! She loves it there and can’t wait to shower the staff with kisses in the morning. And in the evening, she’s so tuckered out that she goes to bed as soon as we’re home at 7. And this is the kind of dog that could easily spend all day at the dog park and still need a 45 minute run — so that says a LOT! I’m so happy I made the choice to bring her to Hound’s Abound. My dog has never been happier — which would almost be insulting to me if it weren’t for her huge happy puppy grin at the end of the day. If you check out their page on FB, «Fans of Hounds Abound,» you can really see the love and attention these folks put into their work. No one asked me to write this. I’m a busy mom who doesn’t have time to write reviews as often as I’d like. But I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to rave about this awesome canine wonderland and the joy I have seen it bring to my furry companion.

I’ve been taking my two dogs maggie and stinson to Hounds Abound for the past year+ …ever since they were old enough to go to daycare. And they love it. They run up the porch steps each morning with excitement, and when i pick them up in the afternoon they are zonked and content. They especially love playing in the kiddie pools.
Mary Kate and Jo Ann (and staff) rock. They are super sweet, fun, and very accommodating when I’m in a pinch, or when one of my dogs needs special care/​request. I totally trust them with my dogs, and would recommend HA to anyone who wants to spoil their dogs.

My husband and I have been taking our dog Minnie to Hounds Abound for the past 3 years. Minnie spends time there five days a week, and it’s like a second home to her. We just can’t say enough good things about HA and the staff there.
Mary Kate and Jo Ann and their staff have come to love Minnie over the years almost as much as we do. They understand her needs, her quirks, and what makes her happy. Minnie has clearly developed strong bonds with both the people that work there and the dogs that go there. I can’t say enough about what this dog socialization has done for Minnie — she’s learned so much by being a part of the HA pack that we trust her in just about any social situation with both dogs and people.
One thing in particular I love about the HA facility (aside from the great location) is that the dogs can go outside. So many other daycares keep the dogs inside all day and I’m not sure I’d be sending my dog five days a week in that situation.
Hounds Abound is an important part of our dog’s happiness and it satisfies the social elements of her being! Mary Kate and Jo Ann are so responsible and they care for the dogs they watch over like they’re their own.
I am grateful for them and their work, and I am proud to pass along HIGH PRAISE for Hounds Abound.

Hounds Abound is a warm and caring place to bring your dog. The employees are hardcore dog lovers! Each dog is given individual attention and catered to in a group setting as well. Highly recommended!

My dog has been going to Hounds Abound for over three years !
The staff is great (especially Joann :)) and I believe, are as excited as the dogs to be there.
The cute little house is fun, with both inside and outside play areas that the dogs can come and go. There is also a small/​shy dog area.
The best thing is in the summer (or when it’s warm out) they get the kiddie pools out AND the hoses and spray em’ down !!
I wish I could be a dog at HA, instead of going to work !

The people were very nice, but my dog escaped from their daycare and they DID’NT EVEN NOTICE! They didn’t know he had been gone all day when I went to pick him up. Talk about horrible service! I understand my dog was the one who jumped the fence, however, he got bored enough to want to leave, and they didn’t hear him struggling to get over the fence. Where were the people for that period, and why didn’t they take a head count? I cant believe they charge $ 29 a day to not supervise or even keep track of their dogs. Not worth the money.

I have never had my dog boarded but walk by several times a week and peek over the fence, just for the sheer joy to see the very nice young lady watching over the dogs, blowing bubbles with 5 dogs lined up around her and following the bubbles with their eyes. A true Disney moment and my camera at home. The dogs never seem to be unattended and line up for a scratch behind the ear, or just rest on or under the bench.
There is even a fire hydrant and the yard is always cleaned up.
I definitely would take my dogs there — if I could bear to part with them.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Hounds. My dog LOVES it there. Mary Kate and her staff are true dog lovers. Since I’ve been taking my dog there a few times a week, she’s been much calmer and well adjusted. They play with the dogs all day — and are great to talk to about specific behavior issues.
I never thought I’d be one of those people who take their dog to daycare, but now I can’t imagine not having them involved in the care of my dog friend.

I bring P. here twice a week for crate-​relief, on a recommendation from Bark Natural Pet in Ballard. She runs around all day, I’m told, and is especially fond of chasing the poodles. From what I can tell, the owner and her staff love the pups and keep a close watch on them in the indoor/​outdoor space. P. hates being away from me, so she’s reluctant to join the crowd in the morning and beyond ridiculous with her jumping and whining when I come to pick her up at night. I have no idea what they all do all day, but she seems healthy and safe when I pick her up, if a bit riled up, and I have a good feeling.