Hounds of the Hills

Hounds of the Hills offers cage-free dog boarding and daycare in Sherman Oaks, CA, run out of a private home with a backyard rather than a commercial kennel building. Dogs join a small pack, move between indoor and outdoor space during the day, and stay overnight under supervised care.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding with supervised care
• Daycare in a home-style indoor and outdoor environment
• Backyard for running and play
• Shuttle pick-up and drop-off
• Discounted rates for stays of two weeks or longer

What sets it apart

The setting is the main difference. Because this is a small home-based pack, the group stays limited in size, and dogs spend their time in living space instead of runs. Every dog goes through a required meet-and-greet before enrollment, so both sides can tell whether the fit works before a first stay is booked.

The shuttle is the other practical draw. Pick-up and drop-off means an owner working long or irregular hours does not have to build a drive into the morning. For dogs that settle better in a house than in a busy commercial play floor, the home-style format is the point rather than a compromise.

Practical details

Published rates run from $32 to $75 per night, depending on the service booked. Hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, which covers both early drop-offs and later evening pick-ups. Vaccinations are required for every dog. Booking is handled online, and questions can go to (818) 396-8623 or woof@houndsofthehills.com.