Pet boarding service · Raleigh, NC
Dog Gone Happy
★★★★½ 4.6 from 182 Google reviews · #39 of 63 in Raleigh by score
BoardingDaycareGroomingDedicated facility
9.2DogDnB Score
What Dog Gone Happy publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
13 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 14 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All daycare guests must be current on their Rabies, Bordetella, Fecal Test and (adult) Distemper-Parvo vaccines. A vet prepared proof of vaccines must be provided.”doggonehappync.com/about-us/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“All daycare guests must be current on their Rabies, Bordetella, Fecal Test and (adult) Distemper-Parvo vaccines.”doggonehappync.com/about-us/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs over 6 months of age must be spayed or neutered to join group play.”doggonehappync.com/about-us/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“All boarding guests must pass a temperament test (which can be done when they check in for boarding) in order to go to daycare. Otherwise they can opt for the 4 private activity plan.”doggonehappync.com/about-us/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“A vet prepared proof of vaccines must be provided.”doggonehappync.com/about-us/
Operations
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Play areas are separated and dogs are grouped by size and temperament.”doggonehappync.com/?utm_source=GBP_DogGoneHappy&utm_medium=organic
Time out of the kennelPrivate plan: four activity sessions daily; or daycare
Their words
“Your dog receives four private activity sessions per day, including outdoor time and personal play sessions with our staff.”doggonehappync.com/our-services/dog-boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Option 2: Private Activities Ideal for dogs who prefer one-on-one attention Your dog receives four private activity sessions per day, including outdoor time and personal play sessions with our staff.”doggonehappync.com/our-services/dog-boarding/
HousingSuite
Their words
“The Semi-Private Suite offers more space and privacy while still allowing your dog to participate in supervised activities and socialization.”doggonehappync.com/our-services/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“The outdoor play areas are enclosed with secure privacy fences.”doggonehappync.com/?utm_source=GBP_DogGoneHappy&utm_medium=organic
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Dog Gone Happy offers over 10,000 sq feet of climate controlled indoor space for your dog to play and have fun.”doggonehappync.com/?utm_source=GBP_DogGoneHappy&utm_medium=organic
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Contact us to make an appointment to tour our facility and get a list of what is required for your pet to attend Dog Gone Happy.”doggonehappync.com/?utm_source=GBP_DogGoneHappy&utm_medium=organic
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Schedule your next appointment through our client portal or give us a call!”doggonehappync.com/?utm_source=GBP_DogGoneHappy&utm_medium=organic
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-08. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
daycare ×39understanding staff ×7responsive staff ×6fair pricing ×4overnight boarding ×3dog socialization ×3temperament test ×3friendly employees ×3
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
87% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 9% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotPaid parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.