# Hounds Daycare
**Type:** Service | **Location:** Lount, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
**Murphy Approved** ✓ — personally visited and approved by Murphy & Me
**Murphy & Me Rating:** 5.0/5 (space, sniff factor, facilities, ease)
## About
While I'm at work, Murphy spends the day in a contained woodland setting with his daycare friends — running, sniffing, climbing platforms, investigating tyres, and collecting sticks he has no intention of sharing. He comes home completely exhausted in the best possible way. The kind of tired where he doesn't even make it upstairs before falling asleep.

The handlers are brilliant. They know every dog by name, personality and quirk. They know Murphy will try to herd the group. They know which dogs are his favourites. They send updates throughout the day that make me laugh at my desk.

One thing worth knowing: there's a careful phased induction process. If you're hoping to book in tomorrow because you've suddenly gone back to the office, it won't work like that. They take time to settle new dogs properly, which is exactly why it works so well once they're in.

When we pull up to collect him, Murphy sees us through the gate and actively turns around. Every single time.

## Murphy's Verdict
*Reviewed by Murphy, Cavapoo and chief sniff tester at Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit*
> "Would like to make it clear that I don't need collecting. Ever. I have sticks to gather and friends to see and humans keep interrupting with this 'home time' nonsense."
## Highlights
- Woodland setting with natural play equipment
- Phased induction process for new dogs
- Handlers send updates throughout the day
- Dogs come home properly tired
## Dog-Friendly Features
Dog Treats Available, Woodland, Off-Lead
## About This Review
Hounds Daycare was personally visited by Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit, a trusted dog-friendly recommendation network covering Leicestershire and beyond. Every review is based on a genuine visit. No paid placements. Murphy approved where earned.
**Source:** [Hounds Daycare on Murphy & Me](https://murphyandme.co.uk/services/hounds-daycare)
**Publisher:** Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit | murphyandme.co.uk
**Published:** 2026-05-31