All-day play. All-out joy.

Our dog daycare in Ellicott City is where your pup can truly be a dog. Forget the cages and kennels—our open space provides a safe and supervised environment where your best friend can run, wrestle, and socialize with a pack of friendly pups. We offer flexible options, from a few hours of fun to a full day of happy tail wags.

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Daycare Hours

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday

8–9 am · 12–1 pm · 5–6 pm (drop-off/pick-up only)

What’s Included

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All-day cage-free dog daycare play in our spacious indoor and outdoor areas

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Supervised group play tailored by size and energy level

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Constant staff supervision and guidance from our trained professionals

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Easy access to fresh water and designated rest areas when your dog chooses to rest

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A safe and comfortable space that is meticulously cleaned and maintained for the well-being of all our furry guests

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Daycare Rates

$29

Short Day (< 5.5 hrs)

$45

Full Day (6–12 hrs)

Multi-Day Packages

More days = more savings!

Ask us about:

  • 10 Short Days – $260 (180 days to use)
  • 10 Full Days – $390 (180 days to use)
  • 20 Short Days – $500 (180 days to use)
  • 20 Full Days – $725 (180 days to use)
  • 20 Full Day LOYALTY pack – $680 (90 days to use)
  • Unlimited Monthly Speed Pass – $575 (Unlimited access for 30 days)

We also offer discounts for military, teachers, seniors, and first responders.


First Time at Daycare?

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Here’s what we need to welcome your pup:

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Up-to-date Rabies, Distemper, K9, Influenza and Bordetella vaccinations

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Friendly with other dogs—behavior assessment required

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Complete registration & waiver forms

A Day in Daycare

Every day is a little different—but always full of tail wags and fun!

Here’s what your dog’s day could include:

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Social playtime with carefully matched dog groups

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Engaging enrichment activities and games

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Supervised rest breaks as needed

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Lots of human interaction, belly rubs & attention

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Pickup time with a happy, tired pup!

We customize each dog’s day based on their personality, energy level, and needs.

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Ready to Enroll?

Schedule a visit and give your pup the chance to play, nap, and explore — all in a safe, supervised pack environment.

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Hilda Yeaton
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This place is a gem! We had never boarded our little dog before, because I couldn’t bear to think of her being in a cage. When I found Happy Dog online and realized they don’t cage them, we went there to check it out. We were impressed with the free-range concept and large play areas, both indoor and outdoor. They let us have a free “tryout “ morning to see if our dog adjusted well before we boarded her overnight. She did well, and our 2-night boarding was a big success! So glad to have found this place!
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Nikki Schmidt
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Our dog Honey has had excellent experiences with boarding at Happy Dog. She comes home happy and tired in the best way and seems to truly enjoy the staff. She typically spends the rest of the day sleeping off all the fun she had, which is great for returning vacationers who would rather not take her for a hike when we get back from a trip!
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Brandee Longo
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Great place to leave your fur baby! They’re very well trained to handle your pup. I left my husky there for a week. He went in for the evaluation and didn’t want to leave. He made a ton of furry friends and had lots to do. They even gave him a bath! 🥰 For a week stay where he can play and be free the price was great! I can’t say enough about how much I love this doggy day care. I mean my dog was actually smiling!
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Katherine Wolfe
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We love Happy Dog Care! Our dog, Gus, has been going for daycare here since we adopted him 5.5 years ago. The staff know him well and welcome him enthusiastically whenever we drop him off. We love that they are crate-free and give the dogs the capability of being inside or outside at their pleasure. He always comes home nice and tired! We’ve also boarded him here a few times during vacations and had just as positive of an experience.
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Nancy Jones
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Our frenchie Indie fit right in to Happy Dog on her first visit.. and slept really well that night.. !
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Drake Yi
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Great experience for our dog. He loved it. We have done both the boarding and the daycare and it was fantastic. The staff even let us know about some grooming items they noticed.
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Awesomeness!
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Allison Cruz
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I boarded our dog, Oscar for 6 nights and he loved it. I called and would check in on him. He came home and looked happy. Thanks again!
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