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Best there is , this lady is a dog whisperer!

Our dog George (see photo taken by Elaine) has been visiting the Happy Hound Hotel for 8 years and we think the set up there is brilliant. The best bit is that the dogs are free to come and go between the house and the yard as they please, and they get a big field to run around and play together for exercise. This is so much better than being stuck in a concrete cage and getting a perfunctory walk around a yard, which is the set up at the other places we looked at. Elaine is really nice and looks after the dogs well. One time I turned up with George unexpectely as there had been a mix up on dates. I turned up at Elaine's front door and her husband answered it (holding a new baby). As he wasn't expecting me he had every reason to be a bit put out, but the way he greeted George it was like one of his family. In summary, a great place for your dogs; I can't recommend it enough. Only thing to watch, is book early as places get booked up quite quickly.

We're really happy that we found the Happy Hound Hotel as our two dogs love it. The rooms are great and the outdoor space is brilliant with different enclosed runs and a big paddock for the dogs to play in. Elaine is great with our two girls, one of which is a rescue, and she is happy to cater for raw food as well. She sent us lots of pictures when we were last away and it was great to see the girls so happy. So much better than traditional kennels.

We've been using Happy Hound Hotel for our dog for a few years now and we highly recommend this place. We love receiving photos and updates about our dog and it's reassuring to know he's having a wonderful time and he's settled. We love the outdoor area and the clean rooms provided for dogs. We think of the Happy Hound Hotel a holiday home for our dog where he has a chance to play with other dogs and run around. We are confident he's well looked after as as he will be at home. Please book well in advance as the demand is high for such a good service.

The Happy Hound Hotel have been looking after our much loved dogs for a good number of years now. Our first dog had boarded in a few different places both in Ireland and Scotland but never seemed to enjoy the experience - the Happy Hound Hotel was just a world apart. He was so relaxed and happy and as an owner you know when they're really content and they happily skip back when they get to visit again. I was worried about leaving our second dog but things couldn't have been better. The premises are beautifully decorated and kitted out with lovely beds, sofas, decor - the only difference to other hotels are the very happy dogs enjoying the amenities instead of humans! More important than that, Elaine, Andy and family are so good to the dogs. Quinn has been treated like one of the family and even the children remember the dogs by name and the dogs are as pleased to see them. The dogs get fantastic walks in the stunning surrounding landscape and the genuine loving care that you would give your own dog. Make sure you book early as they're rightly very popular and fill up much more quickly than most places. I think everyone who's used them turns into a returning customer for life!

We spent a lot of time taking advice and visiting Many local boarding options for our two very special Samoyed twins. For us it was almost love at first Sight Happy Hounds Hotel is quite frankly like no other. Elaine the owner is very friendly and attentive And frequently sends us photos of our two On what’s app while we are on holiday. It’s so much Easier to enjoy your time away knowing your paw Family are settled. The set up at happy hounds is perfect plenty of secure gates lots of exercise areas and numbers strictly limited to 8 boarders. All of whom must pass Elaine’s friendly test before being Admitted to this 5 star hotel. Our only issue is the fact our two don’t want to leave when we pick them up on our return 😃. Well done Elaine and family don’t know what we would do without you guys keep up the great work. 😃

Calvin our cockapoo has been going to the Happy Hound Hotel for his summer holidays and other short breaks since we got him three years ago. He’s always well looked after and happy there. We didn’t want to put him in kennels and this is a great alternative. The dogs have much more freedom and a comfy room to stay in. Elaine the owner is lovely. She sends us photos while we are on holiday. Calvin always looks happy running about the fields. Calvin always looks well cared for when we pick him up at the end of our break. Highly recommended!

We left our 4 year old cavachon with Elaine and Andy for 2 weeks .It’s the first time we’ve ever left her and Elaine sent us pictures of her throughout her stay . We could see how happy and well cared for she was . I wouldn’t ever hesitate to leave her with Elaine and Andy , she had a ball and we had peace of mind .

We have been a regular user of the Happy Hound for 7 years now and my dog loves it. Elaine & Andy are great & I have no worries about leaving my boy with them. They have the dog’s best interest at heart and make their stay with them comfortable & fun. On my summer holls away I get photos & regular up dates on how he is doing & I think I am missing him more than he misses me. I would definitely recommend the Happy Hound hotel. We would be lost without them. X

My dog loves his stays here, flys out the car and doesn't look back. Great secure areas for dogs to run about.

The best dog place ever. I have not booked holiday if I can’t get my girls into the Happy Hiund Hotel. They love it. It’s like a home from home and I feel really safe leaving them there. Elaine is really lovely and cares about the dogs she looks after. Highly recommend her and also the dog grooming business she does too.

We have used Gio for over 6 years now and not only is he reliable, professional and experienced in what he does but he is also so passionate about the dogs. He has such a lovely relationship with them all and our big guy absolutely loves him. They have a special bond as he walked him from a puppy. Gio has a lot of experience when it comes to training and the recall on our dog was so much better after a couple of walks. Highly recommended.

5 stars is honestly not enough. Gio is super. Really professional, reliable and literally treats your dog like his own. He is so genuinely invested in the love, care and welfare of all his dogs. He walked our Vizsla from 4 months to just over a year (we moved out of area after this) and he really helped with his training over those tricky puppy and teenage months! You're not just getting a dog walker here - Gio always gave feedback and training suggestions too so we could holistically cater to our boy's needs depending on his development. He was also wrecked after his pack walks, which is saying a lot for a wildly energetic Vizsla!

Gio has been walking our dog since she was a puppy (over 6 years now), he really takes time to get to know the dogs and their personalities. She loves her pack walks with her gang and is always excited to see Gio. Would highly recommend!

Gio has walked my dog since she was a puppy. She just loves her walks and has so much fun with her doggie pals. My pup is quite nervous generally, however when she sees Gio and her pals she gains her confidence and has the best time. Gio has such an amazing way with the dogs he walks, people often think she’s his dog on walks such is the bond they have my Molly is beside herself when she sees him or hears the van ! I trust him 100% with my fur baby 🐶!

Gio, Has walked our dog Rosie for over 5 years and she loves going out with him on a twice weekly basis. The walks have also helped with her obedience and being friendly with other dogs. Rosie has also boarded with Gio in the past and is one of the family. I would thoroughly recommend Gio and his service

Gio has walked our three springers for the past couple of years. He’s great with the dogs; he’s very knowledgable and helped to train our dogs since they were puppies. Our dogs love their walks with Gio and we’d recommend him to anyone looking for a dog walker.

Gio has been walking our Cocker for years. He is very reliable, flexible, a great trainer and extremely knowledgable. Gio always goes above and beyond for his Dogs, he loves them and loves what he does. It’s more than a job, it’s a lifestyle. I wouldn’t have anyone else walking Sam and I’m certain Sam would agree! Highly recommend.

Fantastic dog walking service and definitely second to none. My Saroo loves his time out with Gio and is so excited every time he hears the van stop outside. His recall has vastly improved and I couldn't be happier and trust anyone as much as I do Gio with my boy.

Brilliant dog walker, goes out of his way 2 accommodate clients, all the dogs love him. Monty, my Border Collie, just loves his walks with K9 Services. He even does everything that Gio asks of him... something he dossnt always do for me!!

Our dog paddy loves going out with Gio, he treats all the dogs as his own. Gio’s great at keeping us updated with how paddy’s getting in with his pack walks. Highly recommend.

Alan is amazing with my dog Ritchie. He is Ritchie's best mate and my dog sits at the front door for over an hour waiting for Alan to arrive to take him out. He is very flexible and thinks the world of all the dogs he walks. They get an excellent walking experience on every walk and he regularly shares photos of the dogs having a ball. I would highly recommend Paws Inn. Best in the Shire.

My boy has been with Paws Inn for years now and he absolutely loves it! It’s his favourite time of the week. Allan is brilliant, he takes great care ensuring he’s clean and dry after his walk and treats him like his own. I always get updates and pictures too! I highly recommend Paws Inn and can put my full trust in ensuring my dog is in the best hands! 🐕

Allan is great with Lexi. I know that when she is out for her walk she is taken good care of and is having a great time.

Allan is fantastic with all his dogs that he walks. My dog has been with Allan for years now and loves his dog walk days. This is a really professional dog walking business and I would recommend to everyone.

Allan has been walking my dog for a good while now and always takes them in great walks. The dogs are well looked after and no matter the weather they always come back dry and clean. Great service from him all the time

This Dog Walking and Day Care business has recently changed ownership. I can't make any comment to the last owners as I never used the service. I have now used the service twice. I was initially filled with trepidation at the thought of leaving my 3 girls, esp Ruby with someone they didn't know. I needn't have worried, they were happy, happy, happy to be with Alan and I was absolutely delighted with the service he provided. If o could award more than 5 stars, I would. I highly reccomend Paws Inn and will not hesitate to happily leave my girls here again in the future. Pawsitively Perfect.💜🐾💜🐾💜🐾💜

Trina and Gregg have known my pup since she was just over 11 weeks. She went to puppy club to help socialise her and then onto pack walks. They are great with the dogs and keep you up to date all the way. My dog Bute just loves her walks and is so happy. Highly recommended.

Trina has been looking after my two 'boys' Alfie & Teddy for almost two years for both weekly walking and boarding during holidays. The dogs absolutely love Trina and get so excited when I mention her name and rush out the door when she comes to pick them up. My dogs are like my children and Trina treats them like that too and I can totally trust her to look after them. She is totally reliable, always accommodates last minutes requests for me and is great value especially having two dogs. The walks are varied and it's great for them out walking with other dogs. I'd highly recommend Trina if you're looking for someone to look after your dog. She's the best!

Trina from It’s a Dogs Life has been walking my dog for over 2 years now (since a puppy). I honestly don’t know what I’d do without her. Trina is professional & extremely accommodating and my dog absolutely loves his walks with her and the other pack dogs. She considers the dog’s confidence and behaviour before joining them into the most appropriate pack walk. What I also love, are the photos & videos she takes when on her walks so we as owners can see what our fur babies have been up to. I also use Its a Dog Life for boarding and I know my dog is treated like one of her own. I would have no hesitation in recommending It’s a Dogs Life.

Trina had been taking my dog for puppy club and now group walks this year. It has been great for his socialisation skills whilst he's still a puppy and young dog and he really enjoys it. He gets really excited when I mention her name and will wait at the door when he knows she's coming to take him out. I trust trina to look after him just as I would as she treats him as her own. Would recommend!

Trina has been taking my staffy Luna for walks and boarding from summer 2019. Trina has helped us out with boarding and walks during some tricky times, often last minute too so she's been a god send at times. Luna absolutely loves going out on her pack walks, she loves it so much that when she hears Trina's van outside she goes crazy. Luna always arrives back from boarding knackered (which is lovely) I feel at complete ease leaving Luna with Trina overnight as she is spoiled and pampered just like at home. I highly recommend It's a Dogs Life for walking and boarding services, Trina is a gem.

We have used the services of Its a dogs life since June / July of this year, I can honestly say its the best thing we have done for our dog. He is really well looked after by Trina and gets some amazing walks / socialisation with other dogs. Trina treats Jura like her own dog and even on the most trying of days with Jura he still gets a cuddle. I trust her completely and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog walker.

My cockerpoo Clio has been going to daycare with Trina and Greg for a couple of months now and she loves it! It has also really helped with her separation anxiety so that's an unexpected bonus.

My little Bobbi goes to daycare with it’s a dogs life, he absolutely loves it, and he also stays overnights occasionally with Trina and Gregg… they do an amazing Job and I thoroughly recommend this daycare x

Brodies just back his holiday with Trina & Gregg he had a ball & I didnt have to worry about leaving him Also Trina sends pictures off Brodie while with them so you can see how happy he is. xxx

Marnie can't wait to get to daycare with all the other dogs, she has a fantastic time when she is there ,she loves it. Thank You. I.A.D.L

Cannot recommend this lovely gal enough! She looked after our dog Bambi when her flight was delayed before she moved to live with us in the UAE and was absolutely fabulous. Super flexible and kind with our crazy situation and the absolute best with Bambi who is just a bag of nerves!

Amy and Anna from Cardonald dog walking are the perfect dog walkers. Nothing is a bother and they are so caring and considerate of our elderly dog. My dog is raging when I'm on holiday and it's me walking her. Highly recommend for anyone who needs a dog walker or dog boarding services.

Amy at cardonald dog walking is the most amazing girl ever with dogs and mine love her ❤️❤️ I’ve been using Amy’s service now for a number of years on and off due to having to change invetween the odd times for different reasons but Amy is by far the best and still use her now. She is simply amazing and would highly recommend. ❤️❤️ Thanks Amy ❤️❤️ D&T&I xx

Hamish has really enjoyed his walks with Amy. Amy always responds to our messages and keeps us informed on how Hamish is settling in within the group. Amy is trustworthy and responsible, so much so that we often get her to check-in on our rabbits when we're away on holiday.

It's been so great having Amy and Anna to walk Bailey as it gives her a really good chance to socialise with other dogs which she really missed out on in her early years. Both Amy and Anna really care about Bailey as if she was their own dog and would always recommend then.

Thank you to Amy for taking our dog Finn out twice a week he has thoroughly enjoyed the group walks 😊🐶❤️ …

Lady Roxy loves Doggy Carers. waiting impatiently every morning for one of the team to pick her up.. so excited to see them every day. The fun she has with the other dogs makes her so happy and always tired out at the end of the day. We have used Doggy Carers for boarding on several occasions and its just like home from home for Roxy. A clean, safe, fun environment for dogs to have some great times and be looked after just as they would be at home.

I use Doggy Carers every day to walk and look after my dog while I work. He waits patiently at the window and is so excited to be picked up. He absolutely loves his time with the other dogs. The team are friendly, professional and great with the dogs. Highly recommend this service.

Boarded our 2 dogs for the first time when we recently went on a cruise.Very professional set up, dogs were introduced gradually to detect any signs of aggression. Videos were posted on Facebook daily so we could see them on their walks which they thoroughly enjoyed. Dogs appeared to have a great couple of weeks socialising with their doggy friends.

Extremely arrogant and unprofessional man. Property stinking of cannabis. Horrible experience.

Very friendly efficient staff great dog walking service.

Thanks Kirsty, Hunter is such a lovely wee dog, we love having him with us on our group walks

I don't know this person so I can't imagine why they would rate my business at two and not leave a comment to justify the rating, it is possible they are mistaking Doggy Carers with another another business. For real feedback go to our Facebook page and see all the fun our dogs have when they are with us alongside all the 5 star reviews we have.

If you're in search of a puppy trainer who truly cares about your furry companion's well-being, look no further than Rhona from Who Let the Dogs Out!!!. I had an excellent experience working with Rhona and can confidently say that she is an exceptional trainer who goes above and beyond to ensure that your puppy receives the best possible care. From the very beginning, Rhona was incredibly warm, friendly, and easy to work with. She took the time to understand my puppy's unique personality, habits, and needs and tailored her training program accordingly. What impressed me the most about Rhona was her patience and kindness towards my puppy (and to me as a new pet owner to be honest). Rhona's training methods are highly effective, and I was amazed at how quickly my puppy responds to her training methods. She uses positive reinforcement techniques that are both and effective, and my puppy responds well to her style of teaching. I appreciated how Rhona emphasised the importance of consistency and repetition, and she provided me with practical tips and advice to help reinforce the training at home. Overall, I cannot recommend Rhona from Who Let the Dogs Out!!! highly enough. She is a fantastic puppy trainer who truly cares about the well-being of your furry friend. If you're in search of a trainer who is patient, kind, and effective, Rhona is the perfect choice. Her training programme is top-notch, and you will see a noticeable improvement in your puppy's behaviour after just a few sessions. I am so grateful for Rhona's help and expertise, and I know that my puppy and I will continue to benefit from her training sessions for years to come.

Our dog Clyde has been very well looked after by Rhona. He started in the beginning with puppy visits, Rhona was so attentive to him and he had a great time playing in the garden. He now does hour long walks and he is so happy and excited to see Rhona each day. Rhona communicates with us regularly to update us on how he's doing. Fantastic Service 🐕‍🦺

Over the last few months, when ill-health has restricted our dog-walking activities, Rhona has proved to be a life-saver. She has formed a strong bond with Sullie, our hyper-active Springer and they both seem to really enjoy their outings.

Rhona is an amazing Dog Walker. Our dogs love going with her each day and she’s always on time. Very flexible if required. 100 % recommend.

We have used Rhona for almost 1 year now and she has been great! We know our dog has a great time with Rhona because she never wants to come home with us when we pick her up. Rhona will also send updates throughout the day to let us know how she is getting on. 5 stars 😊😊 …

Our pup loves loves loves going to Rhona’s! She is so excited every time we drive to Rhona’s! Rhona is super caring and so so good with our pup! We trust her completely! Highly recommend!

Our puppy Rosie has come on leaps and bounds in just six training sessions with Rhona. Her experience and expertise are a joy to behold and Rosie just loved her time with her. Can't recommend highly enough.

Poppy loves her time with Rhona, is very excited when she arrives for walks, and is perfectly cared for. Highly recommended.

Always a Fantastic service from Rhona, our boy just loves his walks with her and is very well looked after

Excellent service and not expensive - used many times and would recommend highly.