Licensed Daycare & Boarding (1075/SBC/ANIBOA)
100% Recommend (37 Reviews)
Established 2016•Near Selkirk, Scottish Borders

"All Things Dogs"Rooted in the Scottish Borders Countryside

Founded in 2016, Happy Hounds Scottish Borders Ltd was built on a simple yet unwavering conviction: dogs deserve real freedom, structured mental stimulation, kind leadership and true love. We are not a clinical kennel chain - we are a dedicated local family passionate about every hound that steps paw onto our hills.

Happy Hounds Doggy Bootcamp flyer at Selkirk Rugby Club
The Team
Established
2016

Nearly a decade of trusted canine care in the Scottish Borders

Reviews
100%

Recommend rate across 37 verified customer reviews

Licensing
Fully Licensed

Scottish Borders Council certified dog daycare & boarding facility

Our Team
Gary, Jo, Amy & Conall

Personalised, pack-focused attention by experienced dog professionals

The People Behind Happy Hounds

Meet Gary, Jo, Amy and Conall

When you leave your dog with Happy Hounds, you know exactly who is caring for them. No rotating temporary staff - just familiar, loving faces your dog will eagerly run to greet.

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Gary ('Uncle Gary')

Founder & Lead Pack Leader

Adored by clients and hounds alike, Gary has dedicated his life to canine welfare, hill pack dynamics and outdoor exercise. Known for his endless patience and boundless affection.

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Jo / Jo Anne

Operations, Training & Grooming Specialist

Leading daily operational coordination, client communication, training routines and grooming demonstrations, ensuring every dog receives tailored, thoughtful care.

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Amy

Grooming & Daycare Specialist

Passionate about coat health, gentle handling, and safe pack activities, Amy leads hands-on grooming care and keeps dogs happy and refreshed.

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Conall

Pack Support & Enrichment

An active, dedicated member of the Happy Hounds crew, helping manage hill walks, transport collection, and daily enrichment games.

Real Scottish Borders Dog Owners

What Happy Hounds Families Say

Read genuine customer feedback from dog owners who trust Gary, Jo, Amy and Conall with their beloved pets - from playful puppy days to hill pack holidays.

100%
Recommend RateAcross 37 Verified Reviews
Long-standing Client & Holidays

"My boys have been coming here since they were puppies and they adore uncle Gary. Even now we've moved away we still come back to make sure they can have their holidays with him and the pack in the hills of the borders. If you get the opportunity this is where your dogs need to be, 5 star love and care all day long."

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Arthur Fredrickson

Verified Customer • Scottish Borders

3 Years Daycare & Boarding

"My 2 dogs have been going to Jo and Gary's for 3 years now. They absolutely love it. Jo and Gary put all their love into the dogs they take them walks for miles no matter what the weather is. On a nice day they let them swim to keep them cool back at home they have a cool area with tunnels and pools of water and a sprinkler Gary and Jo play games with them I would recommend them tops. The dogs are all treated the same spoiled they j..."

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Caroline Miller

Verified Customer • Scottish Borders

Puppy Boarding Care

"Just to say Happy hounds took great care of my 6 month old buddy when boarding with them, he had such had a great time and I felt so at ease when he was with them. I would recommend them again thank you x"

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Suzanne Turnbull

Verified Customer • Scottish Borders

Boarding & Fresh Grooming

"We had our boxer Sandy in for boarding and I think he has had an absolute ball as he didn't want to leave again! He had been well looked after indeed, we can't recommend happy hounds enough! He came home nice and clean and smelling gorgeous thanks again to Jo Anne, Gary & Conall for looking after our boy!"

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Hazel Herriot

Verified Customer • Scottish Borders

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