reopening january 25, 2021 for weekday daycare!

HoundAway will reopen for daycare on Monday, January 25th.
Our hours of service remain 7 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
We will be providing curb-side service during the current COVID provincial state of emergency. We will come out to your car upon your arrival to retrieve your pup, and bring them out again on pick-up. We can also provide curb-side retail pick-up during business hours. Just call on arrival and we will come out to meet you!
We are reserving daycare spots for clients who bring their dogs on a set schedule. Please send us an email, Facebook message or call to advise when you would like to bring in your pup so that we can reserve a spot for you. Our daycare numbers will be capped for the first two weeks as our employees return to work.
All previous daycare packages will be honoured, and our prices will remain the same for the time being, pending review.
Resumption of Saturday daycare, grooming and boarding Services will be confirmed in the coming days. We welcome inquiries about these services, or any other questions you might have, in the meantime.
We are also pleased to let you know that Dina is recuperating from her surgery last week, which went well. She has a break before her second surgery, scheduled in a few weeks' time. We would like to thank everyone at St. Joseph's in Hamilton for their skill and kindness, and you for your best wishes!
We look forward to seeing you again very soon!​Neil and Dina

​SERVICES OFFERED

Daycare

Boarding

SpaW Services

shop at our store

New to HoundAway - Benko Dog Treats! All natural, made in nearby Tilsonburg, Benko is renowned for its quality, and how much dogs love their products. Come in and take a look for yourself!

HoundAway also offers a quality selection of dog foods, treats and toys for your favourite furry friend. Our edibles, including such well-known brands as Valens, Grand Cru, Benny Bully's, Crumps' Naturals, Northern and Jay's Tasty Adventure, are Canadian-made from the finest ingredients. We also carry Tuffy, Kong and West Paw toys, made in North America and designed to last! We invite you to come in and take a look at our selection!

​FIRST TIME GUESTS
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HoundAway requires a Temperament Assessment be completed for first time daycare and boarding guests to ensure that they will enjoy our very social environment and not go home with destructive behaviours. This four-hour evaluation also gives the dog a chance to meet and get to know our team and facility and make friends prior to their first daycare or boarding experience with us.
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Before you arrive for your Temperament Assessment we ask that you complete our form packages for either daycare or boarding. There is a link below where you can access these packages. Once completed they can be brought in on the assessment day or emailed directly to us at info@houndaway.com beforehand, along with a copy of your dog's vaccination history.

The Temperament Evaluation is $23 (plus HST). Your dog can spend more than the four-hour minimum with us if you prefer, at no additional charge.  

If your dog is not comfortable or does not do well in our very social environment, you will not be charged for the assessment. 

​Every new guest must be at least four months of age and have completed their Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Distemper and Rabies vaccinations.  Guests must stay up to date on their vaccinations in order to continue with our daycare or boarding programs. We also require that all our guests be spayed or neutered by their first birthday.  Any female in heat is not permitted on the premises, for their  safety as well as for the safety of our other guests and employees.

Great service is not just about smiling faces. It's about providing the best product, offering a consistent process and caring about how we treat each dog every day.  When you entrust your dog with HoundAway, they will enjoy all the comforts of home - and more!

Forms and Waivers

why choose houndaway?

• HoundAway's 6300 sq. ft. indoor facility includes two spacious fenced and double-gated indoor play areas with canine agility and enrichment equipment 
• Our 3000 sq. ft. outdoor play area features professionally installed and maintained synthetic grass designed specifically for the dog daycare industry - laid over a properly levelled crushed limestone base with no dangerous seams or swells - providing a fun tick and mud-free environment for your dog 
• The building's state of the art heating and air-conditioning system keeps our guests comfortable all year round
• Our suites are constructed of materials that are not only hygienic but also help minimize stress and noise factors
• Epoxy flooring enables us to efficiently clean and maintain our play surfaces throughout the day
• We maintain the highest standards of cleanliness indoors and out
• Glass and steel suite doors provide for brightness and to allow us to keep a better eye on our guests
• Emergency medical aid is available on site 24/7
• ​Our facility has 24-hour electronic surveillance
• We use our full kitchen for preparing guest meals and treats according to your specifications

• Daycare, boarding, retail and grooming all in one location
• HoundAway is a low stress, cage-free facility
• Except for feedings or rest/sleep periods, your dog is in the company of other dogs for the majority of the time they are here - they don't spend most of their stay barking in a dog run or kennel between short bursts of play
• Our guests are always under direct supervision by our team of experienced caregivers, including our boarding guests. They are never left unattended - even overnight!
• Luxury bedding is provided to boarding guests
• Our professional groomer, Laura Francis, has 14 years of experience providing custom grooming to canine clients. 
• ​Meals served as often as you require in our stainless steel bowls
• Premium quality food is available upon request
• Guests enjoy multiple individual water servings throughout the day
  
• HoundAway is conveniently located near Hwy 403 at the Oak Park Road exit in the City of Brantford
• We offer shuttle service for your pet within Brantford/Brant
• HoundAway offers flexible operating hours, including early/late pick up or drop off service

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The Houndaway Hangover!

We know we will have succeeded when your dog goes home tired, content, and wanting to coming back to HoundAway.

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locate us!
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​Email: ​info@houndaway.com
Phone: (519) 750-0770
Address: ​445 Hardy Rd Unit #4
Brantford, ON. Canada
 N3T 5L8

Front Office Hours:
Daycare - Monday-Friday, 7 am to 6:30 pm

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We use these beds onsite!

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