Happy Hounds aims to make their guests feel like they’re on vacation, too.
Happy Hounds aims to make their guests feel like they’re on vacation, too.
Any dedicated pet owner knows the guilt that comes with taking a vacation.
Sure, summer is the perfect time to take that well-deserved getaway, to leave the routine for a couple of weeks and find rest and relaxation in a faraway locale. That may not be so simple for those with beloved dogs, pets who can’t come along on that dream vacation. Leaving animals comes with its own set of stresses and concerns, especially when it comes to finding the perfect boarding option.
That’s why the services offered at Happy Hounds Dog Care Center in Longmont are so valuable for vacationers who are dedicated to their pooches. Any feelings of guilt that come with leaving the dog at home will disappear with Happy Hounds’ long list of accommodations, packages and services, all geared toward making canine visitors comfortable and happy.
Indeed, Happy Hounds aims to make their guests feel like they’re on vacation, too. The center, which also offers grooming and daycare services, has a range of options for long-term boarding. With standard suites priced at $52 a day and luxury suites priced at $64 a day, Happy Hounds offers a range of options for dogs and owners alike.
“We have a total of 71 suites (60 standard suites and 11 luxury suites). Even our standard suites are nicer than most facilities. No chain link or cage-like feeling to them,” said Olivia Carol Neil, co-owner. “Our Luxury suites are in a room with extra-high ceilings and many windows for natural light to enter the area. Each luxury suite is more spacious than the standard suites, with thicker side walls that allow for more privacy for the pups in them. We also have only 11 luxury suites in this room, which allows for a more private boarding experience.”
No matter the breed, the temperament or the age, every dog will find luxury
at Happy Hounds.
Their approach to hosting pets takes cues from human hotels – in addition to the standard suites and services, Happy Hounds offers luxury options. These upper-scale choices give canine visitors the chance to revel in the figurative lap of luxury.
The dog care center has plenty of room to make good on its promise of high-quality accommodations for every pooch. The facility at 1651 Skyway Drive in Longmont boasts 10,000 square feet of space for play places, rest areas and room to romp and play.
Boarding facilities are monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and a dog’s stay is hardly static. During the day, eligible canine guests have access to daycare which, depending on the animal’s initial assessment and behavior around other dogs, can include time with fellow boarders, exercise and plenty of play.
“For all dogs boarding with us, standard boarding or upgraded packages, we offer Wellness Checks for their pup throughout the stay,” Neil said. “During these checks, we observe the health of eyes, ears, mouth, nose, teeth, skin, paws, nails, posture/mobility, behavior and eliminations.”
In the evening, all canine guests are welcomed back to climate-controlled rooms. They can eat, rest and even revel in relaxing music. Every dog gets plenty of chances to use the bathroom and feel comfortable before bedtime. Happy Hounds works with owners to ensure that boarders keep a sense of home – they ask that dogs come with leashes, food and favorite toys.
This is just one part of Happy Hounds’ unique approach to its boarders, one that takes into account every animal’s unique personality, needs and interactions with other pooches. To that end, boarders are required to visit the facility for an assessment. This process helps ensure that every dog has what they need to feel comfortable and safe in the environment and to help give them a sense of their surroundings before their stay.
All of this aligns with the broader, individualized approach to dog care. According to Neil, Happy Hounds accommodates every type of pooch, from canine social butterflies to doggie loners.
“We offer specialized packages designed for older dogs, puppies and dogs that don’t socialize well with other dogs,” she said.
No matter the breed, the temperament or the age, every dog will find luxury at Happy Hounds.
Happy Hounds accommodates every type of pooch, from canine social butterflies to doggie loners.
By Emma Castleberry, Longmont Magazine
Photos by Jonathan Castner
