Houlton Hounds - Dog Walking & Pet Care Services

01/11/2025

🎃🐾 Howl-o-ween Walk Success! 🐾🎃

What a fantastic turnout today — over 40 dogs joined our spooky stroll! 👻🐶 From wagging tails to wicked costumes, it was a pawsitively amazing morning filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to help raise money for Rugby Guide Dogs 💛🐕‍🦺 (update to follow soon!).

You and your four-legged friends made it fang-tastic! 🧡🕸️

Thank you to Vale K9, Poppy + Ted Vale Pet Foods Bark & Beyond, Bark N Bubbles, Lodge and Hound for their prize donations.

31/10/2025

🎉Celebrating 4 superb years of Houlton Hounds🎉

From humble beginnings — Sue walking dogs on foot with just a few clients — to a thriving team of 7, a dedicated dog van, and over 250 wonderful clients, Houlton Hounds has come a long way! 🐾

We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built and so grateful to everyone who’s supported us along the way — our clients, our team, and of course, the dogs (cats, hamsters etc) who make every day brighter. 🐶💚

Here’s to the next chapter of growth, community, and wagging tails! 🚐✨

30/10/2025

‼️READ CAPTION‼️

Loud or unexpected noises like fireworks can be frightening for many dogs. For an owner, seeing your best friend distressed can be upsetting. But don’t worry, there are several ways you can help your dog through it.

What to do during fireworks:

• Block out flashes and bangs. Close any windows or curtains and turn the lights on.

• Put on music or the TV to help disguise the noise. Try Classic FM radio or look for a dog soothing playlist – gentle piano tracks that help mask fireworks and soothe anxiety.

• If your dog wants to hide, let them stay where they feel safe. Try creating a safe place or a den where they can feel comfortable.

• If they seek reassurance, calmly give them attention and comfort. Try not to over fuss them as soon as the fireworks start as this can increase their anxiety. But also remember that research shows that ignoring them won’t help.

• Try to stay calm and relaxed yourself. Your dog will pick up on how you’re feeling, so do your best to relax.

• Don’t tell your dog off. If your dog makes a mess or does something you don’t want because of their fear, avoid telling them off. This might make them feel more scared.

• Make sure their water bowl is full and you feed them earlier in the evening. Also walk them earlier to avoid being out at the time of the fireworks.

• Keep your dog on a lead just incase, dogs can get frightened and run away. Also check that all their details and microchip numbers are up to date to be safe.

Talk to your vet
If your dog shows signs of fear of fireworks or loud noises, make an appointment with your vet as soon as possible to seek advice.

29/10/2025

🎃 HOWL-O-WEEN IS NEARLY HERE! 🎃
We’ve got some fang-tastic prizes 🏆 for our HOWLERS 🐾🐶

👻 Join us at The Barn on Saturday 1st Nov at 2pm!
Don’t forget your wellies 🥾 for a spooky stroll over Normandy Hill,
then head back for refreshments ☕🍪 while our judges pick the
best dressed dogs in town! 🐕🦴💀
Free to enter with any donations going to the Guide Dogs

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/howlton-howloween-tickets-1708266995569?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawNsmHtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlTRN1EiPPlcZBfDSEvz4kS5XaMQy8exsZ9XpCebEOlQQaTGuiE4qDCNfuqw_aem_WVR3AHIVKaylsCdQHBKzEA

27/10/2025

Two already!!? Happy birthday Ted 🥰

24/10/2025

🎃🐾 Howl-O-Ween is coming! 🐾🎃

Join us Saturday, November 1st for our spooktacular Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk! 👻
Dress your dogs up (or not!) — all are welcome! 🦇🐶

It’s a free community event, but we’ll be collecting donations for The Guide Dogs 🦮💛

Calling all of Houlton's cutest residents, its time for a Howlton Howloween dog walk extravaganza!

24/10/2025

Just a few of our fabulous pooches 🐶 caught on camera by Alice this week - I don’t know how she manages to get them sat for poses as they are all such loons!! 😂🥰🥰

24/10/2025

19/10/2025

🐾🇪🇸 Staycation Star: Louis the Cairn Terrier! 🇪🇸🐾

While his mum jetted off to Spain for some sunshine and Padel 🎾☀️, our fabulous little Louis enjoyed his own holiday at home — full of cuddles, walks, and plenty of chill time! 🐶💚

He was the pawfect companion — loyal, loving, and always ready for a treat (or two 👀🦴).

We love making sure your pets are happy, safe, and loved while you take a well-earned break — because everyone deserves a holiday, humans and hounds! 💚🐾

12/10/2025

🐾🛋️ Couch Pawtatoes of the Week! 🛋️🐾

Not every day has to be zoomies and muddy paws — sometimes our furry friends just need a good ol’ chill and snooze 😴💤

This week’s stars are our ultimate Couch Pawtatoes – dogs and cats who’ve truly mastered the art of relaxation! 🐕🐈‍⬛

Whether it’s sofa snuggles, bed hogging, or that perfect “don’t move me” nap pose… these legends remind us that rest is ruffing important too 💚

Show us your own Couch Pawtatoes in the comments 👇
Who’s been living their best lazy life this week? 😆🛋️🐾

11/10/2025

Sharing for a neighbour

Hello everyone, my daughter is collecting donations for an animal rescue charity (NANNA in Northampton) as part of her volunteering activities at school. If you have anything that you'd like to donate please do let me know, we'll be happy to collect. The items they need most are:

Dog and cat food including treats
Cat litter
Clean bedding, duvets, blankets and throws
Rabbit and guinea pig food and bedding
Hedgehog and wild bird food
Chicken pellets

Thank you 😊

09/10/2025

Another day - another wedding chaperone 🥰