What We DoTraining, daycare, boarding and grooming - all in one trusted place
Happy Hounds is a complete dog care and training business, not just a boarding kennel. From hands-on Doggy Bootcamp to pack daycare with home collection, licensed country boarding and gentle grooming - everything is delivered by Gary, Jo, Amy and Conall with the same warm, experienced care since 2016.
Dog Training & Doggy Bootcamp
For owners too! Transform recall, lead handling and pack manners
A hands-on training camp at Selkirk Rugby Club that benefits both dogs and their owners together. Improve recall, loose-lead walking, heel work, daily routine and calm socialising - plus a canine first aid session with an experienced vet and live grooming demos from Jo and Amy. The bootcamp finishes with a celebratory pack walk at Happy Hounds HQ.
- Recall, lead walking, heel work & positions
- Daily routine, handling & effective communication
- Canine first aid with an experienced vet
- Coat, skin & nail care demos from Jo and Amy
- Pack walk graduation at Happy Hounds HQ
Dog Day Care with Collection
A proper day on the hill with regular pack mates
Dogs are collected from home and spend their day with their regular pack, with plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and attention. The pack typically leaves the hill around 2.30pm and most dogs are home by approximately 4pm. On warm days there is a cool-down area with tunnels, pools of water and a sprinkler.
- Home pick-up and afternoon drop-off as standard
- Miles of hill exercise in all weathers
- Cool-down area with tunnels, pools & sprinkler
- Consistent pack mates and attentive supervision
Country Dog Boarding
Cosy overnight holidays where dogs are treated as family
Council licensed home boarding in our peaceful countryside setting near Selkirk. Dogs enjoy walks in the hills of the Scottish Borders regardless of weather, swimming on nice days, play and games - and are treated as part of the pack rather than just boarded. Owners tell us their dogs come home happy, clean and well cared for.
- Licensed boarding facilities near Selkirk
- Daily hill walks in all weathers
- Swimming and play on warm days
- Cared for by Gary, Jo, Amy and Conall
Dog Grooming Services
Keep your hound fresh, comfortable and smelling gorgeous
Professional coat, skin and nail care delivered with patience and kindness by Jo and Amy. Great on its own or paired with a daycare day or boarding departure so your dog comes home fresh. Our full treatment list and pricing is being finalised - get in touch to discuss your dog's coat and secure an appointment.
- Baths, blow dries and brush-outs
- Gentle nail trimming and ear cleaning
- Coat maintenance and hygiene trims
- Book a departure groom after boarding or daycare
Photography coming soon
We will add real photos of our facilities and happy hounds here once they are uploaded. In the meantime, get in touch and we will happily tell you more.
Find the Right Option for Your Dog
Tell us which service you are interested in and a little about your dog. Gary or Jo will get in touch to discuss availability and how we can help.