Hounds Lounge

Hounds Lounge Fayetteville offers cage-free dog boarding and daycare in Fayetteville, AR, from its location at 2407 N. College Ave. Dogs sleep in private overnight suites instead of crates, and the building is staffed around the clock. Grooming and a walk-in self-serve dog wash run out of the same building, so a boarding stay can end with a clean dog.

Services and amenities

• Private overnight boarding suites with orthopedic, chew-resistant Kuranda beds
• Indoor and outdoor play yards totaling more than 5,000 square feet
• Daycare with off-leash group play
• Full grooming plus self-serve wash stations with raised tubs
• Medication administration and special-diet feeding for dogs that need it

What sets it apart

Air quality gets real attention here. Every space runs through an infrared air filtration system. House dog food is provided at no additional charge, which helps when a food bag gets left at home. Families boarding more than one dog can keep them in the same suite for a discount, and stays longer than seven nights earn 10% off plus a complimentary exit bath. Staff hold CPR and Pet First Aid certification.

The facility has been voted Best of the Best Dog Boarding and Doggy Daycare Facility in Arkansas. The Fayetteville location also took Best Pet Groomer 2020 from Citiscapes Magazine and 2020 Silver Best Pet Boarding and Daycare from Best of Northwest Arkansas.

Practical details

Boarding runs $58 per night. Doors open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday. Reservations are handled online, and the front desk can be reached at 479.444.8286 or fay@houndslounge.com. Proof of vaccination is required before a dog boards or joins group play, so owners should send records ahead of the first visit.