Happy Hounds

Our Story

Happy Hounds Est. 2015

Happy Hounds was founded in 2015 by Emily Walden who grew up in North Yorkshire and moved to Winchester after finishing her degree in Estate Management. After training as a property surveyor, Emily chose to change her career and focus on a business that incorporates her love for dogs and the great outdoors!

Emily started walking dogs locally in and around Winchester, and she quickly gained more and more clients. Many of Emily’s clients started asking her if she could do day care and overnight care as well as dog walking, and so the business evolved. Within 6 months of starting Happy Hounds, Emily had employed a full time day care assistant, and started converting an old dairy barn in to a fully equipped doggy day care centre, featuring a small dog food shop.

As time has gone on, Happy Hounds has established itself as the premier dog care business in the area, focusing on providing a one stop shop for dog owners, by providing all dog care services under one roof. The company now has a team of six experienced canine carers, all of whom are trained to the highest level in their field, and most importantly all share Emily’s passion for dogs.

In 2018 Emily qualified as a Level 3 dog groomer, and introduced dog grooming to the list of services on offer at Happy Hounds. With a modern grooming salon, Happy Hounds started to provide breed specific grooms, as well as hand stripping, de-shedding, and wash and blow dry’s… the company also offer a ‘Puppy’s first groom’ service.

Being a dog owner herself, Emily and her team are hugely aware of the importance of a reliable professional dog care service. A dog is a member of your family, so whether you are entrusting a company with them for a walk or day care whilst you’re at work, you expect your four legged family member to be having an amazing time, in a safe environment, surrounded by people who love caring for animals.

Professional Dog Walking

Even a whisper of the word walk and we know most dogs are ready and raring to go! Walks are so beneficial for every dog’s health and wellbeing, not to mentioned burning off some of that extra energy. Our walks are an hour long with up to 6 dogs per walk, if your dog prefers exploring and sniffing in the woods or running around with friends you can rest-assured they are having the time of their lives alongside one of our walkers.

We walk in a variety of locations from Farley Mount to Micheldever Woods meaning there’s endless places for your dog to sniff and explore. We pride ourselves on our safety, and that is why we always walk in dog friendly areas, and ensure your dog is easily identifiable with one of our tags.

On lead or off lead, we take necessary measures to ensure the safety and enjoyment of each dog that joins or walks.

Doggy Day Care

We understand your four-legged friend is a valued member of your family and when life gets busy, sometimes you need a helping hand. That’s where we come in! Our daycare centre is based in the gorgeous Chilcomb countryside, with stunning fields on our doorsteps for your dogs to enjoy long walks. We understand each dog is different and with a capacity of up to 15 dogs we are able to ensure we customise each day to fit the needs of each dog.

 Between walks, enrichment and tailored 1-1 time you can ensure your pooch is having a ball. Open 6 days a week (Monday-Saturday) our daycare runs from 8-4:30, this includes collection and drop off from your home.

If your pup is constantly on the go, they can make the most out of our main play-room and outside area, or if it’s nap time they can curl up on one of our sofas or take some time out in our quiet room.

Come rain or shine we understand the stresses and demands of day-to-day life and strive to help your four legged friend get the company and socialisation that they deserve.