Dog Gone Happy

Dog Gone Happy is a dog boarding and daycare business in Raleigh, NC, operating out of 7041 Old Wake Forest Rd Suite 103. It handles overnight stays, daytime care, and grooming under one roof. The space is climate controlled, with indoor play areas and outdoor recreation areas enclosed by secure privacy fencing.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding, including themed luxury suites such as the Presidential, Princess, and Governor's
• Daycare, with dogs grouped by size and temperament
• Indoor play space plus privacy-fenced outdoor recreation
• Private suites for dogs that do better away from a group
• Grooming

What sets it apart

Grouping by size and temperament is the practical part of the setup: a small, cautious dog isn't sharing a play area with a pack of adolescent retrievers. Boarding guests sleep on veterinarian-recommended beds, and calming music plays during stays. For dogs that would rather skip group play altogether, there is a private activity plan with four sessions per day. Staff also send photo and text updates while a dog is boarding, which is worth something on a long trip.

Practical details

The facility is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday. Saturday hours run 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sunday hours are 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Weekend windows are noticeably shorter than weekdays, so owners flying home late on a Sunday should plan pickup around that. Reservations are made online through the Dog Gone Happy website. Vaccinations are required for every dog that stays or attends daycare. Questions can go to (984) 370-5362 or info@doggonehappync.com, and the facility posts updates on Instagram.