The Puget Hound

Specialties

Family owned and operated as well as licensed, bonded, insured, and CPR certified, The Puget Hound combines compassion with professionalism!

We understand that your busy schedule might mean your pets aren’t getting the exercise or socializing they need to stay happy and healthy, which is why we offer a number of amazing services that are not only convenient for you, but great for your pets.

Our Bark and Ride pet taxi picks up your dogs for 90 minutes of play and trail hikes at the Lake Padden dog park!

Personalized leashed walks are perfect for dogs who prefer the company of a human over the park. Choose from a number of walk lengths available.

Going out of town? We can ease the stress of you being gone by providing multiple midday visits, and even overnight stays. The ultimate stay-​cation for your pets!

For that little something extra, customized pet portraits, professional photography, and videography is also available. A unique and personal way to celebrate your pets.

History

Established in 2014.

As a husband and wife team, Nick and Haley are business partners, global travelers, and animal lovers who (literally) embrace every animal they share their lives with. The Puget Hound was founded as a solution to every dog lover’s dilemma of dividing a hectic work schedule with maintaining their pet’s exercise needs, while providing dependable and compassionate care for every client’s pet as if they were their own.

Meet the Business Owner

Haley A.

Business Owner

With over 10 years of experience working with dogs of every age, breed, and personality in a pack environment by way of a multitude of daycares and veterinary clinics, Haley has refined the art of using positive reinforcement and pack leadership to ensure a happy and cohesive play group. She has worked closely with animal shelters such as PAWS of Lynnwood, Washington, and is a member of the Bellingham Pet Pros pet sitter organization!

She is professionally instructed in clicker training (sit *click* treat, good dog!), animal CPR certified, and a graduate with honors as a certified veterinary assistant from Pima Medical Institute. An animal lover to no end!