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March 2024 by Brittani
Really grateful to have this dependable option for my dog! Only complaints would be the very strong stinky dog smell when you walk in the front doors. But to be expected! My dog always goes in happy and leaves happy too!
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March 2024 by Christina Lee
Glad to have my pup back at Happy Dogs! I was worried that my dog would be nervous and not enjoy being at daycare due to his anxiety but he loves being at daycare and it has relieved some of his anxiety issues! better! I love being able to check in on him via the camera system and the member site to make reservations, check in/out, and payments is so convenient! The on-site staff and the office staff are amazing! Quick communication via email or call for any questions! You can tell the on-site staff cares for the dogs and is very cautious of the dog’s safety and well being! Also keeps a watchful eye to clean up messes immediately! No smelly dog after daycare!
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March 2024 by Rachel Lerner
A lifesaver! My dog is obsessed with Happy Dogs. I was a bit hesitant at first since he is a tiny Yorkie but the staff does a great job of monitoring all the dogs and the playing. He is so tired after a long day playing its hard to get him out of bed in the am.
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March 2024 by Mikey M.
So accommodating!The updates are generous and detailed.If the pup is having problems with others they are updates.The cameras let us take a peek whenever we want for pupper and new friends.I always feel the best when he’s there under constant vigil eyes!
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December 2023 by Melissa Martinez
Love Happy Dogs! Convenient location for me being in LIC. My pup, Murphy, comes home happy and well cared for. I also like that I can take my pup to any of the Happy Dogs locations for daycare services.
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October 2023 by Sarah Ding
I did not have a horrific experience like some of these negative reviews here, but neither do I think Happy Dogs at McCarren Park can justify the glowing reviews.I was excited to use Happy Dogs as my puppy’s first daycare experience. The online registration process was thorough and efficient, and gave the impression that there was a responsive team that held itself to strong standards.When I dropped off my puppy, the handler took her from me and after answering my one question about how I would know if my puppy passed the assessment, told me that any further questions should be directed to the business over email and seemed eager for me to leave. I know that mornings are very busy so didn’t think too much of this interaction.When I logged on to view the puppy camera, I was struck by how many dogs were crammed into what appeared to be a very small room. There certainly wasn’t enough space for the dogs to actually play or run, at least from the video, and almost all of the dogs were just swarming around the handler (who was cleaning the floor) like a school of fish. When I went to pick up, a different handler came out and handed my puppy to me, now looking haggard, sticky, and smelling absolutely disgusting, over to me without a word before turning to go back into the playroom.Ultimately, nothing horrible happened, but the disinterested handlers were off putting and made me feel uneasy about leaving my puppy with Happy Dogs for another day. I didn’t have any special requests or expect excessive attention, but I at least would have expected the staff to act like they like dogs.I have since found other daycares in the neighborhood that have better space to dog radios, happier to answer questions, and just generally friendlier staff that are interested in caring for my puppy.
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October 2023 by Melissa Colliton
Our dog loves going to happy dogs. It is a super easy drop off and pick up - and the customer service is great. They are responsive via e-mail in case something comes up, and sometimes sends fun pictures of our dog at Daycare.
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October 2023 by Shyam Panchal
Our dog likes Happy Dogs. It can be a little crowded at times, but it’s clean and they take good care of him - grooming services is a plus! The waterfront location is lovely
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October 2023 by victoria montaruli
My dog Reese has stayed at happy dogs for both boarding and day care and we have had good experiences with both. I feel safe knowing he’s there while I’m out of town.
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August 2023 by Emily Rose
Nando loves spending time at Happy Dogs - He pulls at the leash when we get close to the door, he's so excited to play with his pals! Happy Dogs also gives Nando his baths, and he smells SO good afterwards.
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July 2023 by Jeremy Ham
I've been boarding and doing daycare with happy dogs for about 2 months now and my dog loves it. He literally drags me two blocks when he knows it's daycare day. The prices are competitive for the # of hours a full day is and you get a bunch of other discounts if you have a package. On boarding days, they send a picture of him everyday for me.
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June 2023 by Sheridan Gribbon
Could not have had a worse experience with Happy Dogs McCarren Park. We boarded our sweet pup there for 3 nights and when we went to pick him up on Sunday they did not allow us to pick him up and made him stay another night. We reached out via phone and email and they said if we arrive by 6:15pm we could pick up our puppy. We arrived a couple minutes before 6:15pm and they locked the doors. Not only were the doors locked but they were ignoring our emails and calls. We had a family emergency and had to get our puppy ASAP. We waited for an hour knocking on the door to get our pup and they would not answer. They claim they have 24/7 supervision for the dogs but do they? They turn off their cameras at night and do not answer emails, the door, or phone calls in emergency situations. Along with not allowing us to pick up OUR DOG, our puppy came home limping, exhausted, and starving. I am a first time dog owner and usually wouldn't waste my time writing a review but this was a traumatic experience and I would advise anyone looking for boarding in Williamsburg to look elsewhere.
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June 2023 by Marley Magaziner
Our go-to spot for boarding our pup (they call it a sleepover). We can check in on him using their nest cam to make sure he’s having a good time. They’ll even bathe our guy and trim his nails for a little extra—he leaves looking fluffy and smelling great. We’ve used the LIC and 2nd Ave locations as well. Very user friendly website and lovely staff.
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May 2023 by diego gomez
The owner Len is rude and disrespectful to women. His team doesn't care about the dogs in their care, they're checked out and on instagram most of the day. I watched for a few days on their webcams as my dog was ignored. I finally went some place else after being totally frustrated with Happy Dogs, what an ironic name!I'm a long time dog owner and I used Happy dogs once in awhile when I had to go into the office, mostly because they're around the block from me. I tried all 3 Williamsburg locations. We found a nice local dog walker and will only use these guys in a real pinch. I'm leaving this review under an alias because Len is the type of person that wouldn't let us back in after sharing my thoughts.
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May 2023 by John Torres
We love bringing our dog here and she loves coming! Great hours and they're awesome about communicating updates.Super friendly and helpful staff! The site is so user friendly and easy to use to book appointments, check in/out, and even schedule grooming.
