Hudson's Hounds Dog Walking & Pet Services

24/09/2025

While acorns and conkers are a seasonal snack for squirrels, they can be toxic to dogs.

Ingesting them may lead to serious health issues, including vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, abdominal pain, lethargy and in some cases, dangerous intestinal blockages.

Many pet owners don’t realise the risks, especially during their Autumn walks. To keep your dog safe it is important to:

🍂 Supervise them closely outdoors
🍂Never encourage them to play with or fetch acorns or conkers

For more tips on keeping your dog safe this season, visit our Autumn hub: https://www.vets-now.com/autumn/

23/09/2025

DISTRACTED DOG WALKERS

The distracted dog walker is commonly seen chatting on their cell phone, wearing headphones or socializing with other people while oblivious to what their dog is doing, how their dog is feeling or what is going on in the environment.

This may not sound like a problem, but it is something that many of us have a problem with, even more so if we have a reactive, sensitive dog.

I always compare walking a dog to driving a car. It’s not so much about our driving skills, but having to constantly be aware of the driving skills of others – trying to predict what they will do, which rules of the road they will ignore and how distracted they are. This is especially true in the country I live in, where driving can be a really stressful experience.

I understand that we often need to multi task – there simply doesn’t seem to be enough time in our day to accomplish everything we need to, but walking our dogs should not be one of these times.

Some may say – “but my dog is really friendly, well socialized, gets on well with everyone, is well trained, knows this environment well etc. and I hear that. But another dog might not be – maybe they need space, are reactive, sensitive, selectively social, have health issues, might be terrified of another dog racing straight towards them chasing a ball thrown from a ball launcher etc.

If distracted dog walkers have no regard for other dogs or other people, they should at least have regard for their own dogs.

Walking your dog should be a time of bonding, of connecting, of seeing the environment through the eyes of your dog, of reinforcing and rewarding wanted behaviours, of keeping them safe and protected.

Our dogs need us to be focused, to pay attention, to be aware and attentive. Our dogs depend on us to advocate for them.

22/09/2025

Today is PDWA National Dog Walker Appreciation Day so here's a Shout Out for all the wonderful professional dog walkers out there! 👏👏👏💙🐾

“You are just a dog walker!” – we get told this all the time!!!
In actual fact, we are so much more!

We are trusted guardians who bond, exercise and enrich a dog’s life in all weather!

We enable owners to work or socialise with the knowledge their dog is exercised safely if they themselves have no time, energy or are too poorly to do so themselves.

Not just walks! We provide enrichment and quality time.

We give owners peace of mind their dog’s welfare is paramount and adapt our days to ensure this during inclement weather for example.

We risk assess constantly but if an accident does happen, we are first aid trained to look after dogs in our care.

We keep up to date with PSPO’s, Dog Law etc.

We build relationship with our dogs and know their “normal” so we can recognise changes such as tummy troubles, new lumps, different gait or mood etc., and report them swiftly.

We learn as much as we can about canine communication, seasonal hazards, breed traits and find suitable outlets for each one where we can. Many of us go on to become groomers, pet nutritionists, trainers, behaviourists, pet photographers etc.

We love the dogs in our care. We laugh at their antics; we worry when they are poorly, and we cry when we lose them.

We are so much more than “just a walker” and never doubt that.

So……..
Dog Walkers: tell us who you are and where you are based! (members and non-members welcome)
Owners: if you have dog walker help, flag them here and tell us what you appreciate the most about them!
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21/09/2025

🚫🐾 NOTICE TO ILLEGAL DOG BOARDERS - Please Stop Undercutting Dog Professionals and contact your council to obtain a LICENCE - do the right thing by the dogs you supposedly care for…🐾🚫

To anyone offering illegal dog care services… 🐶 please remember that this is not just “easy money” or a quick side gig whilst you do another job at home.. this is someone’s family you are caring for, so make sure it’s full time care as that’s what they deserve!

Recently we’ve seen many press articles regarding dogs crossing rainbow bridge whilst staying with illegal dog boarders who offer their services on a certain platform beginning with R and the like…. These websites don’t check licences but get away with it as they say the provider is responsible for obtaining a licence (95% are unlicenced on there and will even tell you they are but when questioned come clean or just ignore your requests)

Professional licenced dog carers put in huge commitment and time to be local Council licenced. This is to ensure we are totally Defra compliant, trained, insured, paperwork, client registrations/meetings, secure dog transport and primarily offering owners 1st class care to make sure their precious pets are safe, healthy, and happy in our home.

When people undercut and charge unsustainably low rates, it doesn’t just hurt established licenced boarders 🐾 it devalues the whole profession of pet care. Would you send your child to a none registered child minder or nursery who was offering lower rates just so you could save a few £???

It sets unrealistic expectations for pet owners, puts dogs at risk and makes it harder for licenced home boarders to cover their expenses, let alone earn a fair living for the 24/7 we work.

🪧 If you’re offering unlicenced care and would like help to get “legal” then we can signpost you to help
✅ If you’re a walker/groomer whos taken clients dogs home to board out of fear of losing clients and would like to revert back to your primary function then we can help with this and work with lots of local walkers to ensure best outcomes
👉 If you’re new to the industry, charge responsibly.
👉 If you’re a pet parent, please recognise the value of hiring a professional and licenced dog carer who is reliable, experienced, trained and insured brings to you and your furry friend - peace of mind is invaluable!

Dog boarding is a skilled service. Our work keeps your pets exercised, fed, safe, socialised and cared for while you’re away.

Respect the profession, respect the animals, and respect the people who dedicate their life to looking after them 🐾

https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/business/environmental_health/animal_welfare_and_licences/animal_boarding_establishments.aspx

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07/09/2025

📞Heads up that the emergency alarm tests are 3pm today Sunday 7Th September📞📞
For owners of dogs with noise phobia and noise sensitivity please ensure you are aware of the test and set your dog up to not be affected badly…
📞Ensure you are not in a busy place where there will be multiple phones
📞Ensure your dog isn’t off lead at the time the phones alert goes off to not startle them
📞If your dog is inside you can set your phone not to ring the alarm on loud
📞Set your dog up to win by creating a calm safe indoor environment and be totally non reactive to the noise so they do not think you are scared as this will create a worse response from your dog!

If you want to desensitise your dog to noises such as the emergency alert start playing the daily around the house at a low level.

04/09/2025

03/09/2025

18/08/2025

Just a quick reminder that I am on holiday from Friday 5th September. I will be back at work on Monday 15th.

12/08/2025

18 degrees at 06.23

Humidity 89%

Please be careful today walking your dogs. It takes 6 weeks at least for a dog to acclimatise to sudden heat and humidity.

Walks will stop today at 9.15

11/08/2025

35 degrees by 11.30.

The right decision was made!

At home with this little beauty under a fan.

11/08/2025

Monday 11/08/25

Indoor temp at 6.45 is 25

Humidity 85%

Last walks will be started at 10am and those booked after will be changed to home visits.

If you are home and do not need us please drop us a message.

I will risk assess walks for the best few days.