Happy Dog Retreat Inc.

★ 4.9 · 117 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Dawsonville, GA
Happy Dog Retreat Inc., Dawsonville
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 117 reviews · top 12% in Atlanta
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
117 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#35 of 327 in Atlanta
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$35 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $35
Source
Happy Dog Retreat Inc.’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“DAY STAY: * $20 for the first dog & $15 each, per additional dogs OVERNIGHT CARE: * $35 per night for the first dog * $25 each, per additional dogs”
Open their price page ↗

Happy Dog Retreat Inc. is a pet boarding in Dawsonville, GA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 117 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #35 of 327 in Atlanta. Its website lists boarding from $35 per night and daycare from $20 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 1.

Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingTrainingGroomingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$35/night
Daycare rate
$20/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Atlanta
#35 of 327
Google rating
★4.9 (117)
From downtown
49.2 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

1/27

1 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations1 of 21 published
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“We love new customers! Please visit us for a walk-through during normal business hours.”happydogretreat.com/
Show 26 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
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 byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
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 bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★111
4 ★5
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★1
★ 4.90Google average
117reviews behind the score
★ 4.70Atlanta average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

caring staff 10daycare 4dog retreat 3dog excitement 3immaculate facility 3capable staff 3extended stay 3special needs care 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards cats at a nightly rateStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2023$30/night$15/dayArchived page, 2023-12-10
2024$30/night$15/dayArchived page, 2024-02-29
2025$30/night$15/dayArchived page, 2025-12-09
Now$35/night$20/dayTheir website, 2026-09-08

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
8 AM–6 PM
Tue
8 AM–6 PM
Wed
8 AM–6 PM
Thu
8 AM–6 PM
Fri
8 AM–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–6 PM
Sun
9 AM–6 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

ATL · Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
57.1 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

733 Elliott Family Pkwy, Dawsonville, GA 30534

49.2 miles from downtown Atlanta · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Happy Dog Retreat Inc.

What services does Happy Dog Retreat Inc. offer?
Happy Dog Retreat Inc. is listed as a pet boarding service in Dawsonville, GA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Happy Dog Retreat Inc. charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $35 per night and daycare at $20 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Atlanta median published boarding rate is $45/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Happy Dog Retreat Inc.?
Happy Dog Retreat Inc.'s website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Happy Dog Retreat Inc. compare with other Atlanta facilities?
It ranks #35 of 327 in the Atlanta index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 117 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Happy Dog Retreat Inc., Dawsonville, GA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/happy-dog-retreat-inc/

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