YAY IT's winter AT houndaway!

Winter time is always fun at HoundAway!  We have so much for you to do.  Whether you're chasing snowballs with one of our staff or playing with your friends in our state of the art facility, HoundAway is the "cool" place to be.  Maybe you'd like to play with our vast assortment of toys and puzzlesl or just enjoy a delicious frozen treat, your time with us always leaves you happy to have your own place to look forward to.  Don't forget boarding at HoundAway! We're getting busy with boarding requests, in addition to our popular daycare program, so make sure to book early!

Looking for a temperament assessment for a new guest? We're currently booking four to six weeks ahead, but we will try to accommodate you the best we can if your need for daycare or boarding is urgent. Give us a call to discuss your options.  The fee for our temperament assessments are $40.
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When you make your boarding and daycare arrangements, check to ensure that your pup is up to date on their vaccinations - rabies, distemper and either bordetella or kennel cough! Check with your veterinarian to make sure they are up to date - we require updated vaccination certificates for all our clients in order to provide boarding and daycare services.

Don't forget your pet's grooming needs! HoundAway's Grooming Referral Program started last year, and grooming with us is better than ever!  Refer a friend's dog to us for grooming and both you and your friend will receive 10% off your dogs' next grooming at HoundAway! Make sure you ask us about the referral program the next time you're at the store! But act fast - openings for those Christmas cuts!

Daycare, boarding, grooming and retail - all on order at HoundAway!

All the best,
​Neil and Dina
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​SERVICES OFFERED

Daycare

Boarding

SpaW Services

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Has your dog tried 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 Bosco and Roxy, 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 $40 (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, is actually zoned for kennel activities such as boarding. It 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
• ​Guests participate in a wide variety of enrichment activities, in addition to engaging in exercise and socialization
  
• 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
• We offer professional grooming Tuesdays through Saturdays 
• ​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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