Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc.

Happy Hound Play & Daycare, Inc. is a full-service dog facility in Oakland founded by Suzanne Golter, offering dog daycare, boarding, training, and grooming services. The facility provides supervised, socialized care during the day, safe overnight and extended boarding, compassionate training using positive reinforcement methods, and expert grooming services—all designed to help dogs develop confidence and communication skills while enjoying a family-like environment. Open 365 days a year with extended hours, Happy Hound has earned multiple awards including Best Doggie Day Care (Gold) and Best Dog Trainer (Silver) in the East Bay Express' Best of the East Bay 2025 readers' poll.