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Pets Allowed
On Request
TheDogHouse in Dehradun is a small, privately hosted B&B that does exactly what the name promises โ it genuinely welcomes dogs. With just two rooms, a garden, a patio, and a forest literally on the doorstep, this is the kind of quiet, unhurried stay that works best when you want your dog to actually decompress, not just be tolerated. The property sits between a forest on one side and a local market on the other, giving you the rare combination of morning walks in the trees and evening chai within walking distance.
โ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
TheDogHouse is listed as pet-friendly on Booking.com with pets accepted on request. The property's own Google reviews specifically call it out as heaven for dog lovers, and the host Harshit has responded to guests mentioning a nearby forest walk โ confirming dogs can access the forest adjacent to the property. Pet charges are not confirmed; check directly with the host before booking.
What the Property Is Like
The two rooms at TheDogHouse are spacious, air-conditioned, and soundproofed โ the kind of setup that works well if your dog is reactive to outside noise. Each room has a private entrance, which means you're not navigating lobbies or shared corridors with your dog. The fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and washing machine makes longer stays practical โ you can prep your dog's meals without any fuss. The garden and patio give dogs an outdoor space without needing to immediately hit the road, and the fruit trees and flower beds make even a lazy afternoon feel like a proper escape. Guests have noted the property has three resident dogs โ Diva, Sven, and Bambi โ so if your dog is comfortable around other dogs, that's a bonus; if not, factor that in.
The Forest Access โ The Real Draw
What separates TheDogHouse from a standard pet-tolerant guesthouse is the forest right next to the property. Multiple guests have mentioned morning walks into the forest, and the host has specifically referenced it in responses. For dog parents, a proper forest trail minutes from where you sleep is the kind of thing you can't manufacture โ it either exists or it doesn't. The property is also close to a perennial river, which the host has mentioned guests have missed and recommended for a return visit. Exact trail distances and river access points are not confirmed โ ask the host at the time of booking for current conditions.
Practicalities Worth Knowing
TheDogHouse is a private-host property with just two rooms, which means it fills up fast and has the feel of staying with someone rather than checking into a hotel. Check-in is from 13:00 and checkout by 11:00. Free private parking is available on-site without a reservation โ useful if you're driving up from Delhi or coming via Dehradun. The property does not accommodate hen, stag, or similar parties. Dehradun Railway Station is 10 km away and Dehradun Airport is 37 km out. Gun Hill Point in Mussorie is 33 km if you want a day trip. The combination of soundproofed rooms, a private entrance, and an off-leash-friendly garden makes this a genuinely dog-thoughtful stay rather than one that merely allows pets on paper.