Happy Hounds Center

01/05/2026

Pupper fun and night time snuggles

01/05/2026

Consistency and awareness is key to teaching your dog how to choose to walk beside you. Ferguson is working on the foundations of that choice.

This is a simple way to teach your dog how to choose the heel position without asking. Consistency and awareness is key!

01/05/2026

One of Dakin's spay nueter programs

What’s Moms Fixed Free?

If your cat or dog has had a litter, Dakin can help.

Once the kittens or puppies are eight weeks old, Dakin will provide spay surgery and vaccines for rabies and distemper for mom and return her to you, free of charge.

To qualify for the Moms Fixed Free program, all kittens/puppies from the litter must be brought to Dakin. The kittens/puppies will receive medical care and Dakin will find them homes through our adoption program. For more information about the Moms Fixed Free program, email us at [email protected].

01/05/2026

Apollo doing what he does best, teaching dogs how to play calmly. He is the best co-worker! (Sorry about the cough. I'm getting over a cold but wanted to leave the volume on so you could hear the play sneezes and silent play!).
P.s. Apollo gets to tap out whenever he wants. He comes to me when he wants an assist. That is when I step in to re enforce his boundaries by either training or body blocking the other dog depending on what is needed and how long Apollo wants a break.

01/01/2026

New Year's eve fun. I hope you all enjoyed the day as much as your fur kids!

01/01/2026

Every year I reflect on the highlights of the closing year and what I want to change in the up coming year. 2025 brought all kinds of strong emotions, some amazing highlights and some devestating lows. Through it all the gratitude and appreciation for all of you helped carry me through the year.
Thank you all for trusting me with your fur kids. I learn something new about how to be a better human from them every day. Thank you for your continued support and understanding through a year of possibilities and uncertainty. It has shown me over and over the strength of a community built on openess an authenticity.
Thank you to everyone who brought in treats, gifts, card and expressions of gratitude. It makes all the hard days easier and the good days better to feel the love from you all.

So, Without further ado here are the lessons for living a better life taught by your dogs in 2025!
Treat every challenge like an adventure waiting to be explored....and chewed on.
Find joy in every moment. Even the ice puddle offers new opportunities for fun!
If you don't get what you want or need be sure to speak up and advocate for yourself.
Never give up. There is always another opportunity to get that treat!
Setting firm boundaries helps everyone play happily.
Accept everyone for who they are without judgement
It is Ok not to play with or like everyone you meet.
Forgive yourself and others for mistakes.
When something you don't like happens, accept it and move on.
Love with your whole heart!

Here is to more love, laughter and inspiration in 2026!

01/01/2026

When you want to stay up and party but it is past your bed time.....
Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year!!!

12/31/2025

Every now and then the wild children meet their match and tire each other out!

12/29/2025

Ernie's favorite toy

12/29/2025

Mali having a little night time fun

12/29/2025

Sassy's feelings on the current weather

12/29/2025

Everything is coated in ice! I will be salting but wear spikes if you have them when dropping off and became full pulling in. If you are worried about walking dogs up please message me on FB and I will come get them at your car. Take your time getting in. If you are a little late or decide it isn't safe to come in today just let me know!