Happy Hounds

We have been using Happy Hounds for almost 15 years, through the lives of our three dogs. Our dogs are our kids, so trusting someone with them is not easy for us. Kim and her staff have always been spectacular with our pups. They not only get them the exercise they need for active dogs, but they will take the time to let us know when something is slightly unusual or concerning. We really appreciate that they get to know them so well that they recognize a potential problem. Once in a while we will be home when a walker comes and the dogs are always so excited to see them — — that is a great sign! The walkers always leave funny and insightful notes about their time with the pups. It is also important to know that Happy Hounds is fantastic about catering to changing schedules and doing last minute weekend walks. I don’t know what we would do without them!

I have been using Happy Hounds since 2001. I had an Australian Cattle Dog and still have a Schnauzer mix. We have lived overseas and out of state, and I am thrilled to return to DC after each jaunt and bring my babies back to Kim and her walkers. Some of her walkers have been with her since the beginning. I have used them for overnight sitting as well. I am always pleased with the service I receive and my dogs are always thrilled to see them. I like the consistency of the walkers and the ease of payment. I also like that I can always call Kim for any changes (last minute included) and know that she will work to accommodate me. Kim has helped me many times over the years — whether it’s weird scheduling, last minute trips, medicine administration, separate walks for the two dogs because of injury, ADT calls (thank God they were false alarms), and numerous random requests. I can not thank her enough.

Happy Hounds is a great dog walking service and I like how they will accommodate their schedules to our schedules. There are two options for walks a 15 min and 30 minute walk. We use the 15 minute option and Toby our dog loves it when they come. I think his biscuit after the walk has something to do with this but we also like to think the Toby really loves the walkers as well.

We’ve been happily using Happy Hounds for dog-​walking and cat-​sitting for years and years. We have an erratic schedule (lots of travel and telework), which means our dog-​walking needs change daily. Kim, the owner of Happy Hounds, is always able to accommodate our last-​minute requests and schedule changes. Unlike other dog-​walkers, you don’t have to buy bundles or pay in bulk; Happy Hounds lets you pay as you go and lets you buy extra-​long walks. One of our dogs is a bit «sensitive» and won’t walk unless she gets the right type of loving persuasion, and Carol the walker is able to deliver that. Melissa, the other walker assigned to our ‘hood, always takes our walk-​happy beagle out for really long walks. I’m going to miss Happy Hounds when we move away from the DC area. (I’d give them a perfect 5 stars if they also did in-​home overnight sitting.)