Happi Days Dog Day Care
Ipswich,, Suffolk
(75)
Ipswich,, Suffolk
(75)
Established in 2008 Happi Days has come on from strength to strength. We have created more playgrounds, more sofa areas and fenced an area of woodland for your pets enjoyment. After being a dog walker and boarder for so long I (Helen) knew the time was right to communicate with our local council to get a new dog crèche licence written to be unlike a kennel.
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75 customer reviews
Jean Short
The dogs are loved and looked after as if they are their own - every one of the staff is amazing
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Luna May
This place is amazing love it and I do work experience here and they are so nice and treat the dogs all as Thier own they care for them it's just a great place for your dogs to socialize and have fun while your out
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Celox Suffolk
The staff are so enthusiastic
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Joan Hepden
My dog loves her visits here, shes a sociable dog anyway, but here she gets to play to her hearts content. Happy owner and dog
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Deanna Smith
I love the place I done work experience for 2 years when I was 16 and now my sister goes there to due work experience all the staff are wonderful and they love all the dog
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allison pearson
Once you find it, a great place for the dogs to spend some energy. or get a groom. Friendly helpful staff
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Carolyn Gallacher
Great bunch of people, my boy loves it and it’s really helped with his social skills . We re lucky to have such a fab place for our 4 legged children . Thank you to you all . Harley loves it ♥️ More...
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Eric Dingman
A truly great dog home away from home. Our dog loved his first day here. Back again soon.
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CheerfulVirus
Best place amazing staff.
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Margaret Carter
Darcy(mr) has been going for 4 years. He is always happy and content at the end of day and adores the staff. Because he's happy I'm happy... Thank you Happi days
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Paul Smith
Best place in Suffolk for dog day care.
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anne canham
Took our Cocker Spaniel there today for grooming. We attend Martlesham Happi Days but no groomer at present. Very welcoming staff and (Amy)? did excellent job with groom. Well satisfied and highly recommend. More...
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Bryan Duncan
Very dog friendly
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Catherine Edwards
Very friendly and helpful staff
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Lesley Sharman
Pip loves it - and it’s taught her a lot
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Ken Hawley
Stella love it, totally exhausted when she gets home. Well done to all of the staff.
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Luke South
Good day care centre for your dog and Conveniently located off the A12.
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Jen Nolloth
My dog absolutely LOVES IT and everyone there is so lovely.
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Alison Elizabeth
My dog cannot wait to get there. He always runs from the car park to the door to get in. He comes home exhausted and happy.
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Patrick Podd
so friendly and kind. Both Eilish and Wills have loved their time there.
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Charlie Chapman
5 stars Teddy absolutely loves happi days! All the staff and dogs are so lovely, its so worth every penny! He always has such a good time and is so happy when he comes back (eventually !)
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Denise Parrott
ruby lovers her days there, she cannot wait to get in, and is exhausted when she leaves. happy dog indeed
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Kathie Jones
Great location for us. Friendly staff and our dog loves it.
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Amy Vickers
Wow! Soo delighted with Happi days centre already even without the care taking place yet! We have just booked our Bonnie in for a very special occasion with a special extra request and what can I say Lovely lovely people ! very happi
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Natalie Moss
Ludo has play days at Happi Days and always has a holiday stay there once or twice a year. He loves it and I love it! Fantastic place.
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Lee-jane Booth
Jack and Jill love going there and come back really happy.
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Angus Peroni
Angus has been going since he was very young & always comes home very tired & best of all happy! Helen is very approachable, we’d be lost without this place!
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Stuart Ramsey
Great place for your dog/dog's to go and play
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Merna Merrett
My dog, Belle, has started going to Rendlesham as a way of socialising with more dogs; as a rescue dog she still is very excitable about people and other dogs. She seems to enjoy her days there and is always exhausted at the end of the day! More...
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Tam Searle
i love how thy looked and do look after Milo and Meg thank you so much xx
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Samantha Burton
Spirit has used ever since she was a pup, it’s her doggy day care and wouldn’t swap for the world. The team are lovely and facilities are great and events they do really help build memories. Thank you for everything love Spirit and family.x More...
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Tina Keable
ruby our Staffordshire bull terrier had been going now for over a year Helen and the team in both places are amazing . they provide love support stimulation and everything you associate with play they are looked after so well I wouldn't go anywhere else well done happidays x
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Dale Sharp
my dog storm loves going to happi days. the staff are very friendly knowledgeable and do a grand job of looking after all the dogs
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Kellie Spence
Flexible and friendly, I feel like the dog is well looked after here
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Lisa Newton
Our dog Amber loves spending the day at Happidays, having fun with all her friends, both four and two legged. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend you to take your dogs for a fun filled day. More...
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Alec Parrott
Caring, patient and tolerant of adults and their pets. Ruby returns exhausted and stimulated from her visits. Thank you.
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XxRosie luck xX
Both my dogs love the creche. Staff are brilliant!
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Charlotte Sharp
Staff are friendly, experienced and do an excellent job of looking after my dog all day, he gets to play with other dogs all day in a safe environment. :) :)
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Stephen Wilkes
You an see in every detail that the owners are massive dog lovers. our dog can't get there quick enough
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Boris Gobson
Our dog has been coming here since 12 weeks old and she absolutely loves it. The staff are friendly and I trust them completely with my fur baby. It has given my dog great socialization with other dogs and means I can go to work knowing she is happy, well cared for and having fun. Grooming service is great too. Can't recommend Happi Days enough. More...
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Jocelyn Bond
Pia loves to go in, has a great time, comes home having made friends - and tired out!
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Debbie Reid
Could not recommend enough. Our dogs have been going since they were 10 weeks old and have grown into well socialised adult dogs. They both love going and are always happy to go in. The staff are wonderful and make each dog feel special. Thank you for providing such a wonderful service. More...
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Sara Jane Mayhew
Harper absolutely loves her days at the Martlesham centre...although she isn’t overly keen on her evening walk on those days haha. Thank you all!!
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LO-ANNE LEWIS
We love them and our dog Amber loves them. We could not look after our furbaby without them. She was a very nervous and stressed dog before she started attending Happi days and now is lovely and relaxed and gets along with other dogs. We are so grateful for Helen and Emma and the team More...
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shirley parker
My dog Alfie loves it here?
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Lizi Reynolds
Ivy loves Happi Days! We wouldn't send her anywhere else. Four years and counting!
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Jamie Brooks
Brilliant!! Highly recommended great staff great place!
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Nikki Doherty
Yay, Merlin didn't get an ASBO... Such lovely people who understand your dogs needs.. Merlin will defiantly be coming back. Thank you...
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Lisa Adams
Murphy loves it! Hasn't stayed since last August & as soon we pulled up to drop him off for a week today we cldnt get in quick enough! Makes leaving him so much easier! Highly recommended More...
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Anne Marie Lynch
Alfie can't wait to get in there and is shattered but happy when he gets home. Recommended to anyone.
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Dog Day Care
We are open 07:00 to 18:00 weekdays and 08:00 to 17:00 Saturdays . We provide a secure fun environment for your loved one whilst you cannot be there. Many of our canine clients come for fun, exercise, mental stimulation and socialising.
We provide services for all ages, sizes and breeds. We tailor your dogs day dependant on their nature and energy levels. We make special arrangements for those with sensitive stomachs, the elderly, blind, deaf, very young and shy clients dependant on their needs. Please feel free to discuss any of these with our experienced knowledgeable staff. Having many different groups of dogs and lots of members of staff we can cater for all temperaments.
We can also cater for your dogs all year around with plenty of heated indoor space for play and time to go out before a rub down and a warm up again. We also have plenty of water and shade over the hot summer months and the very best thing is that they can go for a woodland walk in the shade even over the summer months.
Please feel free to come along on one of our Monday viewings at Rendlesham and Wednesday viewings at Martlesham, to look all around the inner workings of our crèche. To see our luxury under floor heated overnight block please book a Rendlesham viewing.
Long and short stay luxury holidays
We have recently built custom designed luxury boarding blocks for any dogs that are in need of longer term accommodation. These holiday dogs are with me and my dogs all day at the crèche and taken home to a private fully heated and insulated room at night. Therefore you know we can cater for all pampered pooches even in the coldest winter times. You are welcome to bring your dogs own bedding and food to keep everything as normal as possible and you can view the photos whilst on holiday to check up on all the fun and games your pal has whilst you are away.
The hotel blocks are situated within a six foot fenced woodland area with under wired rabbit netting and even six foot gates that are locked. This means that even the most excitable dogs can run free for exercise with their friends. All rooms are under floor heated and have Poly floors not concrete. All rooms are fully decorated like your own home and fully furnished with soft bedding. You are welcome to bring along your dogs own bedding too. Both hotels are fully alarmed, and the runs at the back are fenced and roofed, so no chance for an escape. Your dogs will always come to the crèche, a two minute taxi journey, every crèche day. Sundays is the day of play for all holiday dogs in the woodland area with Helen and Chris and the Brown family canines. All runs are closed up at around ten at night with a toilet break in the woods before tucking in for bed at night (unless you prefer your dog to have access out at night). Our Woodland exercise area is lovely and cool on hot days so your dogs can have lots of fun even when the weather is hot. As we have a small capacity for holiday boards but a larger day crèche, you know your dog will get special treatment. Also there will be lots of different people and new dogs every day to meet, so there will be no time for stressing out about where their owners are.
Please note although our day crèche is on the airbase we take them home with us in the evenings. Everything is designed around your dogs needs and safety, no need for gimmicks, just a day full of sniffing, snuffling, playing, running and socialising with friends both canine and human. We provide a comfy, secure, hygienic, private space for relaxing after their day of play.
Grooming
New Qualified groomers Kez and Lisa join our groomer Helena at Happi days to increase our capacity, qualification and experience!
Is your dog a beautiful pampered pooch? Or a scruffy mutt in need of desperate attention? Happi days on the Rendlesham on the airbase and Martlesham can cater for your pet dogs needs. No need to be a member of the crèche to use our grooming facilities but members get discounted prices on the days they are in. With a new groomers and existing groomers getting further qualifications we have plenty of experience and training between us to cater for your Rendlesham Rovers!
Rolled in fox poo and need a bath, that lovely old dog smell, trim eyebrows and feet, summer cut, nails or anal glands. We can cater for sensitive skin with mild shampoos and we have a number of different fragrances to keep your nose buds entertained.
Prices are dependant on your dogs size, coat length, thickness and amount of matting also any extras you wish to add such as nails and anal glands. You may need to bring your dog to meet our groomer prior to their first groom for a quote if you’d like one.
So why not spoil yourselves and your canine best pal with a pamper session at Happi days.
Canine Therapy
Our newest addition to the services at Happi days is our large hydrotherapy pool at Martlesham. We are members of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association.
Great for dogs with needs for non weight bearing exercises, our qualified hydrotherapist will take your dog through a number of exercises and swimming activities to strengthen and build communication with damaged joints, weakened areas and muscles in this non weight bearing environment. This is very useful if you have an overweight dog, injured dog, sports or working dog, or elderly dog needing more appropriate forms of excercise. Please feel free to call for more information, to be sent an information leaflet or to ask for a vet referral form. All dogs need to have one signed by the vet to say they are fit to swim, even if the session is for pleasure.
Happi Days is also now working with Lisa Warrington, a fully qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist. She offers:
Soft tissue mobilisations
Massage
Trigger point therapy
Myofascial release
Kinesio taping
Stretching
Electrotherapies
Remedial exercises
Woodland walks
We take small groups for a run in our three acre, six foot fenced private woodland. The friend groups are matched by temperament and dogs can stay on a long line if they have difficulty with their recall. All fencing is newly installed, dug into the ground with Rabbit netting and six foot tall so very secure. All groups are supervised at all times, the area is three acres, large enough for the dogs to have freedom to play chase me but small enough so everyone can be observed at all times.
Woodland walks are optional and if you would like your dog to go every time they come please leave their name on the 'regulars' list. If you would like your dog to go today but not everytime then please leave their name on the walks list when you drop off.
We are able to cater for dogs from Rendlesham only that wish to go on the walk at lunch time but do not need the full day at creche with a pick up and drop off. Must meet all creche requirements of updated vaccinations and sociability, ask in reception for a quote.
Pet shop
We have a number of yummy doggie treats available in reception for you and your dog to choose from. There are various other dog related products available, poo bags, coats, collars and bandanas, handmade canine brooches, and gifts for the dog lover in your life, so just have a browse around. All regular customers are welcome to put pet shop products on their monthly bill to save time and complication.
Training
Classes run in association with the Dog Training College. All classes run for 6 weeks, and are open to Happi days customers and non-customers alike.
Puppy classes are suitable for 12 to 24 week puppies (age at start of course) and cover basics such as manners, basic cues, loose lead walking, health checks. Class size is small, and each class has at least two instructors to ensure you and your puppy get the attention you need.
Basic obedience classes are aimed at dogs of 6 months or older and build on the fundamentals learned in the puppy classes. Don't worry if you've never done classes before, as the instructors will work at whatever pace suits you and your dog best.
Classes are Wednesday evenings, at our Martlesham centre. Please get in touch or visit Dog Training College's website for more information or to book.
