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The Happy Hound Play Park

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The Happy Hound Play Park

The Happy Hound Play Park: Edmonton's top dog daycare, overnight care and training facility.
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We offer 24/7 overnight in-person supervision, supervised small play groups and certified positive reinforcement trainers for your dog's best care.

06/16/2024

June 16th Personal Play and CLASS dogs 🐾

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What is our CLASS program you might ask?

If your dog is nervous or fearful around others or in new situations, this program is for you. Sometimes we even meet dogs who are calm and confident with mom or dad, but who become nervous or fearful or unsure once they’re in a new place and without their familiar family.

For these guests, we have this program, which offers a safe place for them to build relationships with us and grow in confidence so they can slowly, safely be introduced to others as they are ready.

We have had great success with this program and with creating strong bonds of trust with dogs. That trust is the foundation for them to learn to be comfortable around other dogs and in new or social settings.

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What is our Personal Play program?

Not all dogs thrive in a social-based daycare, and that’s okay. Our personal play daycare day is the perfect day for dogs who aren’t a fit for social group dynamics, including:

➡️ Intact dogs over 8 months
➡️ Dogs who become hyper-aroused in group play
➡️ Dogs who do best with one-on-one play with another dog
➡️ Dogs requiring medical rest or recovery

Sometimes dogs age out of enjoying social daycare, which isn’t a bad thing. Dogs mature and change as they age, and their choices for activities and social interests can change too.

Each Personal Play daycare includes three sessions of one-on-one play with an attendant doing activities we know your dog will love! That might be splash pool, sniffari, agility, fetch, flirt pole, or maybe even just snuggles.

Each day also includes two rest time enrichment activities including frozen kongs, puzzle games, frozen lickimat, or snuffle mat.

To get started with Personal Play daycare, sign up for a Meet & Greet! Meet us, see our facility, and ask questions and see if this is the right complement to your dog’s life 🐾

06/16/2024

Welcome to your first day Otis! 🐾

What is a first day? And why is it so important? A first day is really the second part of our Meet & Greet process with new dogs.

During the first day of daycare, we truly begin the relationship-building process and really start to see your dog's play behaviours, personality and play style come out.

We put together a first day report card for you that builds on what we assessed for in the Meet & Greet, which are the key components of our Social Measures of Success daycare program:

- Communication

- Social Interest

- Comfort & Confidence

- Play & Development

After the first day, we have a better understanding of any recommendations we can provide, such as adding on a frozen kong to help your dog settle during play breaks, or a personal enrichment session to help build confidence. Each day your dog is with us, we continue to grow in relationship and familiarity with your dog and are better and better able to personalize the day to your dog.

06/15/2024

Highlights from June 15th CLASS programs and Personal Play Programs!!

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What is our CLASS program you might ask?

If your dog is nervous or fearful around others or in new situations, this program is for you. Sometimes we even meet dogs who are calm and confident with mom or dad, but who become nervous or fearful or unsure once they’re in a new place and without their familiar family.

For these guests, we have this program, which offers a safe place for them to build relationships with us and grow in confidence so they can slowly, safely be introduced to others as they are ready.

We have had great success with this program and with creating strong bonds of trust with dogs. That trust is the foundation for them to learn to be comfortable around other dogs and in new or social settings.

***

What is our Personal Play program?

Not all dogs thrive in a social-based daycare, and that’s okay. Our personal play daycare day is the perfect day for dogs who aren’t a fit for social group dynamics, including:

➡️ Intact dogs over 8 months
➡️ Dogs who become hyper-aroused in group play
➡️ Dogs who do best with one-on-one play with another dog
➡️ Dogs requiring medical rest or recovery

Sometimes dogs age out of enjoying social daycare, which isn’t a bad thing. Dogs mature and change as they age, and their choices for activities and social interests can change too.

Each Personal Play daycare includes three sessions of one-on-one play with an attendant doing activities we know your dog will love! That might be splash pool, sniffari, agility, fetch, flirt pole, or maybe even just snuggles.

Each day also includes two rest time enrichment activities including frozen kongs, puzzle games, frozen lickimat, or snuffle mat.

To get started with Personal Play daycare, sign up for a Meet & Greet! Meet us, see our facility, and ask questions and see if this is the right complement to your dog’s life 🐾

06/15/2024

Highlights from June 15th Littles!

What do we want you to see when you look through our photos?

We want you to see the body language and communication of happy dogs enjoying their day.

We want you to know what you’re looking at when you flip through our photos and see for yourself the difference of our social daycare program founded on social measures of success and which incorporates breed aware care, personal play programs and confidence building and social skills programs.

So what do we look for to ensure your dog is having their best day?
We look for relaxed open mouths, relaxed bodies and expressive play. We look for engagement and activity.

We allow play to happen and encourage positive interactions. We have the space, the knowledge and experience to allow dogs to be dogs when they play without the energy getting out of hand.

We look through all photos every day for all that’s being communicated through each dog’s expressions and body language.

Photos are more than just a fun way to share more of your dog’s day with you; they’re an accountability to you to show your dog thriving in, growing within and loving their time with us, and they’re a way for us to ensure we are always delivering on our promise of always advocating for your dog’s wellbeing, of being completely transparent and of providing education for you while providing enrichment for your dog.

06/15/2024

Highlights from June 15th Bigs!

What do we want you to see when you look through our photos?

We want you to see the body language and communication of happy dogs enjoying their day.

We want you to know what you’re looking at when you flip through our photos and see for yourself the difference of our social daycare program founded on social measures of success and which incorporates breed aware care, personal play programs and confidence building and social skills programs.

So what do we look for to ensure your dog is having their best day?
We look for relaxed open mouths, relaxed bodies and expressive play. We look for engagement and activity.

We allow play to happen and encourage positive interactions. We have the space, the knowledge and experience to allow dogs to be dogs when they play without the energy getting out of hand.

We look through all photos every day for all that’s being communicated through each dog’s expressions and body language.

Photos are more than just a fun way to share more of your dog’s day with you; they’re an accountability to you to show your dog thriving in, growing within and loving their time with us, and they’re a way for us to ensure we are always delivering on our promise of always advocating for your dog’s wellbeing, of being completely transparent and of providing education for you while providing enrichment for your dog.

06/15/2024

Help us welcome Gus and Archer to their very first day!! 😍

06/15/2024

POV you meet your future self at daycare 🤣

06/14/2024

Highlights from June 14th CLASS programs!

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What is our CLASS program you might ask?

If your dog is nervous or fearful around others or in new situations, this program is for you. Sometimes we even meet dogs who are calm and confident with mom or dad, but who become nervous or fearful or unsure once they’re in a new place and without their familiar family.

For these guests, we have this program, which offers a safe place for them to build relationships with us and grow in confidence so they can slowly, safely be introduced to others as they are ready.

We have had great success with this program and with creating strong bonds of trust with dogs. That trust is the foundation for them to learn to be comfortable around other dogs and in new or social settings.

06/14/2024

Some afternoon half day fun!! 😍

06/14/2024

Highlights from June 14th Personal Play Program!

***

What is our Personal Play program?

Not all dogs thrive in a social-based daycare, and that’s okay. Our personal play daycare day is the perfect day for dogs who aren’t a fit for social group dynamics, including:

➡️ Intact dogs over 8 months
➡️ Dogs who become hyper-aroused in group play
➡️ Dogs who do best with one-on-one play with another dog
➡️ Dogs requiring medical rest or recovery

Sometimes dogs age out of enjoying social daycare, which isn’t a bad thing. Dogs mature and change as they age, and their choices for activities and social interests can change too.

Each Personal Play daycare includes three sessions of one-on-one play with an attendant doing activities we know your dog will love! That might be splash pool, sniffari, agility, fetch, flirt pole, or maybe even just snuggles.

Each day also includes two rest time enrichment activities including frozen kongs, puzzle games, frozen lickimat, or snuffle mat.

To get started with Personal Play daycare, sign up for a Meet & Greet! Meet us, see our facility, and ask questions and see if this is the right complement to your dog’s life 🐾

06/14/2024

Highlights from June 14th Bigs!

What do we want you to see when you look through our photos?

We want you to see the body language and communication of happy dogs enjoying their day.

We want you to know what you’re looking at when you flip through our photos and see for yourself the difference of our social daycare program founded on social measures of success and which incorporates breed aware care, personal play programs and confidence building and social skills programs.

So what do we look for to ensure your dog is having their best day?
We look for relaxed open mouths, relaxed bodies and expressive play. We look for engagement and activity.

We allow play to happen and encourage positive interactions. We have the space, the knowledge and experience to allow dogs to be dogs when they play without the energy getting out of hand.

We look through all photos every day for all that’s being communicated through each dog’s expressions and body language.

Photos are more than just a fun way to share more of your dog’s day with you; they’re an accountability to you to show your dog thriving in, growing within and loving their time with us, and they’re a way for us to ensure we are always delivering on our promise of always advocating for your dog’s wellbeing, of being completely transparent and of providing education for you while providing enrichment for your dog.

06/14/2024

Highlights from June 14th Middles!

What do we want you to see when you look through our photos?

We want you to see the body language and communication of happy dogs enjoying their day.

We want you to know what you’re looking at when you flip through our photos and see for yourself the difference of our social daycare program founded on social measures of success and which incorporates breed aware care, personal play programs and confidence building and social skills programs.

So what do we look for to ensure your dog is having their best day?
We look for relaxed open mouths, relaxed bodies and expressive play. We look for engagement and activity.

We allow play to happen and encourage positive interactions. We have the space, the knowledge and experience to allow dogs to be dogs when they play without the energy getting out of hand.

We look through all photos every day for all that’s being communicated through each dog’s expressions and body language.

Photos are more than just a fun way to share more of your dog’s day with you; they’re an accountability to you to show your dog thriving in, growing within and loving their time with us, and they’re a way for us to ensure we are always delivering on our promise of always advocating for your dog’s wellbeing, of being completely transparent and of providing education for you while providing enrichment for your dog.

06/14/2024

Highlights from June 14th littles!

What do we want you to see when you look through our photos?

We want you to see the body language and communication of happy dogs enjoying their day.

We want you to know what you’re looking at when you flip through our photos and see for yourself the difference of our social daycare program founded on social measures of success and which incorporates breed aware care, personal play programs and confidence building and social skills programs.

So what do we look for to ensure your dog is having their best day?
We look for relaxed open mouths, relaxed bodies and expressive play. We look for engagement and activity.

We allow play to happen and encourage positive interactions. We have the space, the knowledge and experience to allow dogs to be dogs when they play without the energy getting out of hand.

We look through all photos every day for all that’s being communicated through each dog’s expressions and body language.

Photos are more than just a fun way to share more of your dog’s day with you; they’re an accountability to you to show your dog thriving in, growing within and loving their time with us, and they’re a way for us to ensure we are always delivering on our promise of always advocating for your dog’s wellbeing, of being completely transparent and of providing education for you while providing enrichment for your dog.

06/14/2024

Help us welcome Willow and Cali to their very first day!! 😍❤️

06/13/2024

✨Upcoming “Walkaholics” Classes 🐾✨ Weekday AND Weekend dates available!

No walking manners needed! This class is perfect for the pullers, the unruly, the challenging!

ABOUT THIS CLASS
This 6-week class focuses on getting you and your dog ready for walking out in the real world, whether your dog is an avid puller or you are just wanting to learn some new heel work skills, this is the course for you!

WHERE TRAINING TAKES PLACE
8305 Wagner Rd NW, Edmonton

NEXT SESSIONS BEGIN:
- Sunday, June 16, 1 pm (skipping the July long weekend)
- Monday, July 15, 7pm (skipping the July long weekend)
- Sunday, July 21, 1pm
Cost: $250

Registration Requirements
⁃ All ages
⁃ 3 series of vaccines complete for adults
⁃ 2 series of vaccines complete for puppies

*this is not a class geared towards reactive dogs*

Link to book online in bio, or visit www.thehappyhoundplaypark.ca/group-classes

06/13/2024

Afternoon half day fun!!😍

06/13/2024

Highlights from June 13th middles and littles!

What do we want you to see when you look through our photos?

We want you to see the body language and communication of happy dogs enjoying their day.

We want you to know what you’re looking at when you flip through our photos and see for yourself the difference of our social daycare program founded on social measures of success and which incorporates breed aware care, personal play programs and confidence building and social skills programs.

So what do we look for to ensure your dog is having their best day?
We look for relaxed open mouths, relaxed bodies and expressive play. We look for engagement and activity.

We allow play to happen and encourage positive interactions. We have the space, the knowledge and experience to allow dogs to be dogs when they play without the energy getting out of hand.

We look through all photos every day for all that’s being communicated through each dog’s expressions and body language.

Photos are more than just a fun way to share more of your dog’s day with you; they’re an accountability to you to show your dog thriving in, growing within and loving their time with us, and they’re a way for us to ensure we are always delivering on our promise of always advocating for your dog’s wellbeing, of being completely transparent and of providing education for you while providing enrichment for your dog.

06/13/2024

Highlights from June 13th Bigs!!

What do we want you to see when you look through our photos?

We want you to see the body language and communication of happy dogs enjoying their day.

We want you to know what you’re looking at when you flip through our photos and see for yourself the difference of our social daycare program founded on social measures of success and which incorporates breed aware care, personal play programs and confidence building and social skills programs.

So what do we look for to ensure your dog is having their best day?
We look for relaxed open mouths, relaxed bodies and expressive play. We look for engagement and activity.

We allow play to happen and encourage positive interactions. We have the space, the knowledge and experience to allow dogs to be dogs when they play without the energy getting out of hand.

We look through all photos every day for all that’s being communicated through each dog’s expressions and body language.

Photos are more than just a fun way to share more of your dog’s day with you; they’re an accountability to you to show your dog thriving in, growing within and loving their time with us, and they’re a way for us to ensure we are always delivering on our promise of always advocating for your dog’s wellbeing, of being completely transparent and of providing education for you while providing enrichment for your dog.

06/13/2024

Highlights from June 13th Personal Play Program!

***

What is our Personal Play program?

Not all dogs thrive in a social-based daycare, and that’s okay. Our personal play daycare day is the perfect day for dogs who aren’t a fit for social group dynamics, including:

➡️ Intact dogs over 8 months
➡️ Dogs who become hyper-aroused in group play
➡️ Dogs who do best with one-on-one play with another dog
➡️ Dogs requiring medical rest or recovery

Sometimes dogs age out of enjoying social daycare, which isn’t a bad thing. Dogs mature and change as they age, and their choices for activities and social interests can change too.

Each Personal Play daycare includes three sessions of one-on-one play with an attendant doing activities we know your dog will love! That might be splash pool, sniffari, agility, fetch, flirt pole, or maybe even just snuggles.

Each day also includes two rest time enrichment activities including frozen kongs, puzzle games, frozen lickimat, or snuffle mat.

To get started with Personal Play daycare, sign up for a Meet & Greet! Meet us, see our facility, and ask questions and see if this is the right complement to your dog’s life 🐾

06/13/2024

Highlights from June 13th CLASS programs!

***
What is our CLASS program you might ask?

If your dog is nervous or fearful around others or in new situations, this program is for you. Sometimes we even meet dogs who are calm and confident with mom or dad, but who become nervous or fearful or unsure once they’re in a new place and without their familiar family.

For these guests, we have this program, which offers a safe place for them to build relationships with us and grow in confidence so they can slowly, safely be introduced to others as they are ready.

We have had great success with this program and with creating strong bonds of trust with dogs. That trust is the foundation for them to learn to be comfortable around other dogs and in new or social settings.

06/13/2024

Help us welcome Boss, Lu, and Ella to their very first day!! 🥰

06/12/2024

Today we got to celebrate Miss Pippi’s birthday!!

We’ve had the absolute pleasure of watching this sweet girl grow up for the past seven months and she has such a special place in our hearts.

Pippi is the goofiest girl with the sweetest personality. Whether it be chasing and wrestling her friends or giving us girls the best cuddles she LOVES her daycare days. And we LOVE her!!

Happy birthday Pippi!!❤️🎉

06/12/2024

Highlights from June 12th Bigs!!

What do we want you to see when you look through our photos?

We want you to see the body language and communication of happy dogs enjoying their day.

We want you to know what you’re looking at when you flip through our photos and see for yourself the difference of our social daycare program founded on social measures of success and which incorporates breed aware care, personal play programs and confidence building and social skills programs.

So what do we look for to ensure your dog is having their best day?
We look for relaxed open mouths, relaxed bodies and expressive play. We look for engagement and activity.

We allow play to happen and encourage positive interactions. We have the space, the knowledge and experience to allow dogs to be dogs when they play without the energy getting out of hand.

We look through all photos every day for all that’s being communicated through each dog’s expressions and body language.

Photos are more than just a fun way to share more of your dog’s day with you; they’re an accountability to you to show your dog thriving in, growing within and loving their time with us, and they’re a way for us to ensure we are always delivering on our promise of always advocating for your dog’s wellbeing, of being completely transparent and of providing education for you while providing enrichment for your dog.

06/12/2024

Highlights from June 12th Personal Play Program!

***

What is our Personal Play program?

Not all dogs thrive in a social-based daycare, and that’s okay. Our personal play daycare day is the perfect day for dogs who aren’t a fit for social group dynamics, including:

➡️ Intact dogs over 8 months
➡️ Dogs who become hyper-aroused in group play
➡️ Dogs who do best with one-on-one play with another dog
➡️ Dogs requiring medical rest or recovery

Sometimes dogs age out of enjoying social daycare, which isn’t a bad thing. Dogs mature and change as they age, and their choices for activities and social interests can change too.

Each Personal Play daycare includes three sessions of one-on-one play with an attendant doing activities we know your dog will love! That might be splash pool, sniffari, agility, fetch, flirt pole, or maybe even just snuggles.

Each day also includes two rest time enrichment activities including frozen kongs, puzzle games, frozen lickimat, or snuffle mat.

To get started with Personal Play daycare, sign up for a Meet & Greet! Meet us, see our facility, and ask questions and see if this is the right complement to your dog’s life 🐾

06/12/2024

Highlights from June 12th CLASS programs!

***
What is our CLASS program you might ask?

If your dog is nervous or fearful around others or in new situations, this program is for you. Sometimes we even meet dogs who are calm and confident with mom or dad, but who become nervous or fearful or unsure once they’re in a new place and without their familiar family.

For these guests, we have this program, which offers a safe place for them to build relationships with us and grow in confidence so they can slowly, safely be introduced to others as they are ready.

We have had great success with this program and with creating strong bonds of trust with dogs. That trust is the foundation for them to learn to be comfortable around other dogs and in new or social settings.

06/12/2024

Highlights from June 12th middles and littles!

What do we want you to see when you look through our photos?

We want you to see the body language and communication of happy dogs enjoying their day.

We want you to know what you’re looking at when you flip through our photos and see for yourself the difference of our social daycare program founded on social measures of success and which incorporates breed aware care, personal play programs and confidence building and social skills programs.

So what do we look for to ensure your dog is having their best day?
We look for relaxed open mouths, relaxed bodies and expressive play. We look for engagement and activity.

We allow play to happen and encourage positive interactions. We have the space, the knowledge and experience to allow dogs to be dogs when they play without the energy getting out of hand.

We look through all photos every day for all that’s being communicated through each dog’s expressions and body language.

Photos are more than just a fun way to share more of your dog’s day with you; they’re an accountability to you to show your dog thriving in, growing within and loving their time with us, and they’re a way for us to ensure we are always delivering on our promise of always advocating for your dog’s wellbeing, of being completely transparent and of providing education for you while providing enrichment for your dog.

06/12/2024

Help us welcome sweet little Penelope to our CLASS daycare 🥹❤️

06/11/2024

Some half day fun!!😍

06/11/2024

Highlights from June 11th middles and littles!

What do we want you to see when you look through our photos?

We want you to see the body language and communication of happy dogs enjoying their day.

We want you to know what you’re looking at when you flip through our photos and see for yourself the difference of our social daycare program founded on social measures of success and which incorporates breed aware care, personal play programs and confidence building and social skills programs.

So what do we look for to ensure your dog is having their best day?
We look for relaxed open mouths, relaxed bodies and expressive play. We look for engagement and activity.

We allow play to happen and encourage positive interactions. We have the space, the knowledge and experience to allow dogs to be dogs when they play without the energy getting out of hand.

We look through all photos every day for all that’s being communicated through each dog’s expressions and body language.

Photos are more than just a fun way to share more of your dog’s day with you; they’re an accountability to you to show your dog thriving in, growing within and loving their time with us, and they’re a way for us to ensure we are always delivering on our promise of always advocating for your dog’s wellbeing, of being completely transparent and of providing education for you while providing enrichment for your dog.

Address

Edmonton, AB

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 9pm
Tuesday	6am - 9pm
Wednesday	6am - 9pm
Thursday	6am - 9pm
Friday	6am - 9pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+15877873713

Website

http://www.thehappyhoundplaypark.ca/

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Videos

When movie and snuggle time turns into cuddle and nibble time 🤣

Boss is absolutely LOVING his first day of Personal Play Daycare!! 😍

Sterling killing the ASMR 😆 #frenchbulldog #frenchbulldogpuppy #yegfrenchies #dogdaycare

Congratulations to Ethel for graduating our CLASS program!! #yegdog #dogdaycare #yegdogdaycare

This seems like an uneventful video but for dogs like Penelope, this is huge! Penelope’s previous facility experience had her shut down, sitting in corners . Today, she’s exploring and has even said hi to another dog. Our Confidence Learning and Social Skills program is allowing her to build confidence at her own pace rather than being placed into a larger group of dogs where she has little chance to learn. Today we celebrate her success and will continue to cheer her on as her confidence grows! Well done, Penelope! 🥰 Learn more about our CLASS program! https://thehappyhoundplaypark.ca/class-daycare

Some ADORABLE puppy play with Bear and Oscar 😍

Just a gal and her ball 🤣 #yegdogdaycare #dogdaycare #doggydaycare #yegdogs #yegdogsofinstagram #labsofedmonton #labsofinstagram #labs

POV your little brother joins your daycare 🤣

Some one on one fetch fun with one of our boarding guests, Luna! 😍🎾

This is what we imagine heaven looks like 😍 Willow is absolutely killing it on her first day of daycare!!

Just some besties in the making with Roo and Jasper!! 😍😍

POV when you're the bestest pup and get all the love and spoiling ❤️🐾

Make the most of patio season with Brewery Buddies! This three-class workshop for all ages of dogs focuses on the skills needed to have successful experiences in any dog-friendly establishment. Small class sizes ensures lots of dedicated attention and support! Next start date Saturday, June 9, 2:30pm. $135 plus gst. Book online at www.thehappyhoundplaypark.ca/group-classes

A little post-training flirt pole fun! We offer training sessions during daycare! Add on some obedience, make it fun with tricks or add on a skill like scent training!