Happy Dogs at McCarren Park

"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!"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"My mini dachshund Dudley has been going to Happy Dogs for over a year now (both the Southside + McCarren locations) and continues to run to the door in excitement every time we walk in. He started attending around 4 months old which helped immensely with socialization, and continues to go at least once a week to hang with his pup friends. The staff is incredibly helpful, kind, and trustworthy. They're very quick to respond on email, and will send updates during the day if necessary. Dudley always come home happy and exhausted from a day of playing."