Happy Hound Dog Resorts

Happy Hound Dog Resorts runs dog boarding and daycare in Jacksonville, FL, with two locations in the city, one on Shirley Ave and one on Beach Blvd. The Shirley Ave facility is at 4603 Shirley Ave., 32210. Dogs of every size are accepted, from small breeds up to giant ones, and the kennel takes both overnight guests and daycare regulars.

What a day of play looks like

Play happens on a 5,000 square foot indoor, air-conditioned floor, with separate areas for small and large dogs. There are outdoor play areas as well. Staff called Doggie Referees supervise playtime. Daycare is cage-free, and owners can watch through webcam access while their dog is on the floor.

Boarding options

Overnight dogs stay in either a VIP Suite or a Kennel Suite. Climate control and webcam access are part of the setup. Nightly rates published on the kennel's website run from $50 to $70. Staff can administer medication and handle special diets, which matters for older dogs or any dog on prescription food.

Services at a glance

• Overnight boarding in VIP Suites or Kennel Suites
• Cage-free daycare with indoor and outdoor play
• Grooming
• Training
• Medication administration and special-diet feeding

Practical details

The kennel is open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, so pickup and drop-off fit around a normal work schedule. Booking is handled online. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations before a stay. The phone number is (904) 800-8800, and the website is happyhounddogresorts.com. Between the two Jacksonville sites, the private suites, and the separate small-dog and large-dog play groups, Happy Hound Dog Resorts covers both short daycare visits and longer boarding stays under one roof.