emBARKERS Hound Lounge Dog Daycare

My dog loves the Hound Lounge! She can't wait to get out of the car once we have parked and runs in the door tail wagging. The staff are always friendly and helpful. At the end of the days she comes home very tired from playing all day, and very happy. Would totally recommend the lounge to others.

I bring my dog Sydney here every Monday. Now he knows when it's monday morning and start biting my toe while I'm still in bed so he can go down to Hound Lounge. Staff are always friendly and they genuinely care for dogs. I can always see who else was there and got to play with Sydney on their facebook page with photos uploaded every day. Love this place and will take Syd down here as long as they're here.

Our mini-schnauzer has been going to Hound Lounge for almost 3 years, since she was just a wee pup. She is very wary of strangers, so it gives my partner and I great satisfaction to see how happy and excited she is every morning when we drop her at the Lounge. It has become her second home, and the staff there truly are her extended family. An attentive, friendly, caring staff who work so hard to provide a safe fun place for our little pup! A++++

My Dog Douglas cannot wait to get to the Hound Lounge in the morning. He literally pulls me on his lead to the car and then pulls me to the the Hound Lounge! My experience with Michal as well as all the employees has been amazing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Hound Lounge in Miramar to any other dog owners. The care that my dog is provided is first rate and it's a relief and a pleasure to know that he's safe and happy while I'm at work.

My two dogs absolutely love Hound Lounge! They get so excited to go there! They love seeing all of the friendly staff and their doggy pals too. I feel so grateful to be able to leave them in such good hands when I can't spend the day with them myself. Thanks, Hound Lounge team, for taking such awesome care of my precious pups!

My pup used to come just one day a week, but now comes 3 times as he loves it so much! He knows exactly what days we go, and he is beside himself with excitement on the trip there! The team are AMAZING, their love for the dogs is evident and they keep me updated on Zach's antics :) Totally recommend the Hound Lounge, Michal is 100% committed to providing the best care she can for our beloved pooches and Zach comes home exhausted but very very happy :)

We cannot speak too highly of Michal and all the staff at Hound Lounge. They 're highly professional and dedicated dog lovers who take the time and care needed to make sure not only your dogs needs are properly looked after, but also that you are kept fully informed about everything. Our little black pug puppy, Douglas, adores going to daycare and cannot wait to get out of the car! We cannot thank them enough for this past year.

My dog Meg has been going to Hound Lounge for nearly six years and she absolutely LOVES it! It's so reassuring to know she's in such great hands with professionals who love dogs. Hound Lounge has gone out of their way to take care of my other dog Manu who isn't as social as Meg and needs a quieter space when I have needed him to be looked after during the day. They understood his special needs and made sure he was comfortable and happy with playmates he could handle. He now trots in there with his tail up all excited which is amazing considering how nervous he can be. I feel confident that Michal and the staff at Hound Lounge take care of my pups as well as I would and cater to their different needs. They take the time to get to know individual dogs and tailor their care accordingly. I have no hesitation recommending Hound Lounge to any fur parent!

If you have a medium/large breed, energetic pup - this may not be the place to go. We decided to take our fun loving and energetic 18 month old Labrador Retriever here, as it was close to my work place. Our dog is reasonably well trained on and off lead and has successfully completed four training courses through reputable training organisations. Unfortunately we felt let down by the services provided by Hound Lounge in the few times we used their services. On the two occasions I dropped our dog off the staff were not that welcoming. My wife unexpectedly received phone calls from staff on each occasion he attended, they complained our dog was too energetic and playful for their liking and they suggested that we take him for a run before we bring him in. This was distressing for my wife as she felt she was being told off and that we were bad dog owners. I can assure anybody reading this our Labrador is quite normal for his breed, and before this has had many successful days with another dog day care business without any problems. On his third visit my wife received a call after our boy had only been in the care of hound lounge for a couple of hours. They stated he was pestering another dog to play with him, but the other dog was not interested and was beginning to show signs of aggression towards ours; they said they didn't know what to do with him and surprisingly we were requested to pick him up immediately and to not return as he had been deemed too energetic and playful and posed a health & safety risk. To their credit the staff member apologised to my wife about it not working out, they also provided a refund for the unused portion of a 5-trip and offered to suggest other places to try, so they get an extra star for that. I feel this place will be fine for many owners (with smaller, docile dogs who are quiet and calm), unfortunately they lack the training skills to deal with larger, more energetic dogs. We found the level of care and service offered is more on the amateur side compared to one of their well known competitors.

I've been using the Hound Lounge for over a year where my mutt does half-days 5-days a week, and they're kind enough to keep him full-time when I'm away on trips. They are hands down FABULOUS. I've never heard anything but positive noises from the other dog owners I run into dropping the hound off or picking him up. Frankly I cannot think of a better service and Michal who runs the place is incredibly thoughtful and considerate and treats each dog as if they are her own. The best recommendation though is from the dog himself who is always tugging at the leash to get there in the mornings to play with his buddies.