Happy Dogs at McCarren Park

Christina Lee

2024-04

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!

Mikey M.

2024-02

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!

Brittani

2024-04

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!

Rachel Lerner

2024-03

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.

Rachel Ellam Goss

2020-05

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.

Sarah Ding

2023-11

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.

Melissa Martinez

2023-12

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.

Erin Fitzgerald

2021-05

Our vizslas love going to Happy Dogs! The staff at Happy Dogs is attentive, reliable, flexible and caring. I'm confident our fur babes are in the best of care whether it's a daycare visit or a longer boarding stay. Join this pack!

Melissa Colliton

2023-11

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.

Clarice Cho

2022-05

Definitely one of the most affordable daycares I've brought my dog to. He L O V E S Happy Dogs—so much so that I usually have to drag him home afterwards because he's sad to leave! The webcam is a great feature to check up on your pup and their hours are generous. Their little outdoor patio is also great, he can get some fresh air throughout the day (hard to come by in city day cares). Would recommend to any tired dog owner who wants a day off :)

Andrew Gordon

2019-05

Every single person that we've dealt with at Happy Dogs McCarren Park has been outstanding. We have a high-energy dog, and rather than leave him cooped up in our apartment during the workday, we sought some help with Happy Dogs.Wrigley loves to play, and it's such a relief knowing that he is spending his visits with quality buds under the thoughtful supervision of Happy Dogs. They roll with a pack mentality, so they look to address any less-than-ideal activities/behaviors (Wrigley's more than others' most likely).Everything that the company does is transparent (e.g. the live camera feeds that let you see the pup playtime). There's never a second thought when our dog goes to Happy Dogs, because it's obvious how much they truly care.

Sophie Tahran

2023-05

Our 1.5-year-old border collie/pittie mix, Maggie, has been coming to Happy Dogs since she was a puppy and loves it. We originally checked it out thanks to a neighbor's recommendation, and now multiple dogs on our block are part of the Happy Dogs pack.There are normally a number of dogs staying at the facility, so as long as your dog is comfortable with that level of activity, they'll have a big day and sleep soundly. (Maggie is a social, energetic gal, so she's thrilled to get to play with other dogs all day.)It's a tightly run ship, with an easy-to-use booking system and clear (and strict!) rules that keep things running smoothly. We're happy to have a location in the neighborhood.

Allison Morrissey

2021-05

My pup Tela loves going to Happy Dogs at McCarren Park! We've sent her to daycare and boarded her here several times now and we couldn't be happier with how they care for Tela and their transparency. We loved getting the pupdates daily when we were on vacation with pictures to know that our furchild was being looked after and having the best time. She's gotten sick at daycare before and the staff was so thorough, we got pictures and several updates with how she was doing. There was another time they noticed a scratch on her (which we already knew of from the dog park) and they emailed us letting us know with pictures. They also monitor play really well here, it's so nice to know she's getting a lot of high quality socialization with dogs of all shapes and sizes when she goes to daycare. I Highly recommend Happy Dogs!

Allison Bader

2020-05

I cannot say enough good things about this place. We have been sending our year old corgi to daycare at Happy Dogs for about 5 months and it truly has been a life saver in terms of both ease and his behavior (Riggs always comes home happy and much calmer than the days that he hangs at our apt) I love the pictures they post as well as the live stream portal which i haven’t found to be available at other daycare places in north brooklyn.The biggest thing for me is the transparency this place has around when things don’t go as planned. About a month ago Riggs got bit by another dog at the daycare. I truly do believe that Happy Dogs does everything to avoid these situations but sometimes this stuff happens! The way the staff handled the situation was very impressive to me. They communicated extremely quickly and efficiently with us and we were able to get Riggs to a vet and checked out (Everything was ok!) We have paid twice as much and gotten half this transparency with other places in the area. Thank you happy dogs!

Shyam Panchal

2023-11

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

Elise Perlman

2023-05

I've been taking my Aussie to happy dogs for a year and a half now and it's been great. We usually do day care, but for those weekend weddings he sometimes boards as well. The staff are responsive to emails, track your pups vaccines and send you reminders when theyre nearing an update. If you book in advance there are never any issues reserving a spot and there are even spots left available for same day walk ins! I love watching my dog interact and run around on their cameras! Would definitely recommend to anyone in the city looking for reliable day care/boarding.

Sheridan Gribbon

2023-07

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.

Jori Bell

2020-05

Happy Dogs has been a game changer for us. As Leo goes through his puppy years, he needs activity and support throughout the journey. The team and services at Happy Dogs has played an integral role in that journey and we couldn't feel more fortunate to have their help through it all. Would recommend Happy Dogs to anyone in the neighborhood for a safe, trusting environment for their pup!

Jeremy Ham

2023-07

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.

Reed Jaeger

2021-05

Incredible experience so far, very hands-on + responsive customer service, 100% recommending to every dog parent we know. Our pup absolutely loves it there and has improved her interaction / socialization with other dogs. Again, 5 out of 5!!!

Sara Jordan

2020-05

Happy Dogs at McCarren Park is the only doggie daycare/boarding that I trust in NYC. My dog, Monty, loves it there and gets excited when we drop him off. The staff is so nice and welcoming, plus they keep us updated on Monty's stays. The prices + punch cards are super affordable. As a member, you get access to their Nest cameras to watch your dog play! It's such a relief. Monty is sometimes finicky about food and they will reach out & carry a lot of food + treats on hand. And to purchase too! Also, it's right next to the dog run at the park, pet stores, and the L/G trains.

Julianne Tyrol

2023-05

Happy Dogs is great! We take our dog to the McCarren location, and she is always so excited on the entire walk there. They clearly treat their animals with love and care, and having the 'touch-up' options have saved us many trips to the vet.

kirsten cadden

2023-05

I recently put my pup Geller in the care of this facility over the Holidays. After having some poor kennel experiences around NYC, this place fully out did themselves. They share daily updates on your dog, were incredibly attentive to alert me that my dog was being picky about eating for the first few days and found a solution to get her off hunger strike. The live cam gives owners a piece of mind during separation. If you're looking for a quality place and safe place for your dog, this is it! Much appreciated and will be using HappyDogs for all of Gellers future slumber parties!

Elisa Magalhaes

2022-05

Our puppy loves Happy Dogs! She literally drags us through the door she is so excited to play with her friends. The staff is very friendly, and clearly are great with dogs of all shapes, sizes and energy levels. Our puppy is about 1 year old, 50 lbs and super energetic. We watch her on the cam and she is having a great time. The interface is also really easy to use, making check-in and out a breeze. Definitely recommend!

Emily Levan

2023-05

Happy Dogs has been the best thing we could’ve found our our pup! We love being able to view him through the live cam, and love that they ensure that he gets no other dog’s food/treats as he has a very sensitive tummy. Their updates have been great, and we feel he is in very safe hands whenever we are away which allows us to relax the whole time! Thanks, Happy Dogs!!

Marley Magaziner

2023-07

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.

Brian Jones

2022-05

I cannot recommend Happy Dogs enough. Our dog is a three legged pit mix who is fearful of bigger dogs and strangers, so we were a bit concerned leaving him anywhere new for the weekend. However, the staff at Happy Dogs has been phenomenal. They kept him happy, engaged, and interactive with all the other dogs of all sizes, which has helped his anxiety about bigger dogs and other people. They also live stream everything during the day, which made us very comfortable whenever we wanted to check in on our dog. Happy Dogs has been a lifesaver for us, and I recommend anyone who needs a boarding site for their dog to go to Happy Dogs first. Thank you Happy Dogs!

Ann Lin

2021-05

I have been taking my puppy to Happy Dogs at McCarren park since July. I initially called up many places and had planned to take my dog closer to where I live. But happy dogs impressed me since the very beginning with their professionalism and excellent customer service.Being a working pawrents, daycare is essential. Happy dogs have always been very responsive and accommodating. From vaccination records to sorting out payment, happy dogs have really exceeded my expectations in all aspects. My dog loves going there so much- and he is always exhausted when he comes home! He loves the staff and the dogs there!!They also don’t charge for feeding which is wonderful. I know some places will charge you for feeding your dog at daycare even if you don’t bring your own food, which is ridiculous.I highly recommend Happy Dogs! That is where my dog will continue to go (daycare and boarding) !! They are truly wonderful!

Yareli Rodriguez

2022-05

My dog Apollo absolutely loves Happy Dogs! I’ve dropped him off at the McCarren Park, Southside, and Manhattan locations and he has enjoyed all 3. You can tell the staff truly cares about making sure all the dogs have a fun and safe experience while they’re in their care.Apollo gets to socialize in a safe environment and play all day with all types of dogs. He gets excited as soon as we’re anywhere near their locations. The webcams they have set up are so fun to watch too. I highly recommend Happy Dogs to all dog parents looking for quality care.

victoria montaruli

2023-11

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.