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Sat-Sun: 8am – 5pm

Serving Aylesford, Greenwood & Kings County

Serving Aylesford, Greenwood & Surrounding Areas

Dog Day Care & Boarding in Aylesford, Kings County

House of Hounds Retreat offers kennel-free dog day care and dog boarding for dogs who thrive in a calm, structured, and closely supervised environment.

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Kennel-Free Boarding

A CALM, STRUCTURED ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL KENNELS

Care designed to support how dogs actually feel.

House of Hounds Retreat isn’t a warehouse or a high-volume facility. Care here is intentionally designed to support how dogs actually feel, interact, and settle—both during the day and overnight.

We focus on:

  • Close supervision during play and rest
  • Calm group dynamics
  • Clear routines
  • Comfort and safety, day and night

What We Focus On

Located in Aylesford, we welcome families from across Kings County, including Greenwood, who are looking for thoughtful care, clear routines, and a place where dogs are treated as individuals—not numbers.

Our environment is intentionally designed for dogs to interact and settle.

Close Supervision

Constant oversight during both play and rest periods.

Calm Dynamics

Structured social interaction in a low-stress environment.

Clear Routines

Consistent schedules that help dogs feel secure.

Comfort & Safety

A safe haven for your dog, day and night.

Our Services

Thoughtful care for dogs in Aylesford, Greenwood & Surrounding Areas.

Routine & Play

Dog Day Care

A full day of supervised play, rest, and social interaction in a calm environment. Ideal for dogs who benefit from routine and consistent oversight.

Overnight

Dog Boarding

Overnight care without cages or isolation. Boarding dogs follow a familiar routine during the day, with added quiet time and overnight supervision.

How It Works

A Quick Phone Call

Because every dog is different, we take a thoughtful approach to getting started.

A Scheduled Meet & Greet

We’ll invite you to the retreat to see if our environment is a good fit for your dog.

Trial Visit

A trial visit is required before ongoing care to ensure the environment stays calm and safe.

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The Pack Rules

This process helps ensure the environment stays calm, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. Before booking, please review The Pack Rules to understand our requirements and policies.

Meet The Pack

Our dogs play an important role in welcoming and gently screening new guests during meet & greets. Their calm, balanced presence helps us understand how new dogs interact and settle in.

Meet the pack and the humans behind House of Hounds Retreat.

Trusted by dogs and their humans across Aylesford, Greenwood, and Kings County.

Trusted by dogs

(And Their Parents)

Families across Aylesford, Greenwood, and Kings County trust House of Hounds Retreat for consistent care, clear communication, and peace of mind.

“Fantastic experience! Mel was very friendly and easy to communicate with and my dog had a great time. I felt very confident and comfortable with them caring for her.”

– Hayley N.
★★★★★

“Couldn’t be any happier with the care Mel gives! My boys come home happy and exhausted! Which is saying a lot for him 🙂 So happy we found House of Hounds Retreat!”

– Jane F.
★★★★★

“House of Hounds is my #1 choice for boarding. I love that it’s home based and my pup gets to play with other dogs in a safe environment. Mel & Mel are wonderful!”

– Sara N.
★★★★★

“House of Hounds did a great job watching my dog for a week. She is very shy around strangers and within a day was snuggled up to Melissa’s family. I was sent constant photos.”

– Michael M.
★★★★★