The Houndry

The Houndry The Houndry offers socialized dog walks and hikes around Oak Ridge, TN.

The Houndry is an upcoming dog enrichment center that will offer activity based programs and training.

Rainy season means more turtle enrichment for the pups! 🐢
05/22/2026

Rainy season means more turtle enrichment for the pups! 🐢

Today is National Rescue Dog Day, and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the dogs who changed our lives just as muc...
05/20/2026

Today is National Rescue Dog Day, and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the dogs who changed our lives just as much as we changed theirs. ❤️

Rescue dogs come with stories we may never fully know — but they also come with resilience, loyalty, personality, and so much love. Some need patience, some need understanding, and some just need someone willing to give them a chance.

At The Houndry, we’re lucky to spend our days with dogs from all walks of life, and many of our own staff pups are rescues themselves. Whether they came from shelters, rescues, or unexpected circumstances, they’ve become family — and we wouldn’t trade them for the world.

If you have a rescue dog, we’d love to hear about them in the comments. Tell us their name and where they came from! 🐶✨

Houndry staff dogs and the amazing rescues they came from:
Bo (Jess): Adopt a Golden
Pike (Amanda): Labrador Retriever Rescue of East TN Labrador Retriever Rescue of East Tennessee
Dipper (Amanda): SOS Beagles
Burger (Amanda): Originally from Small Breed Rescue of East TN
Lily (Leah): Oak Ridge Animal Shelter Adoptable Animals at the Oak Ridge Shelter

🐝 Yellow Jacket Safety for Dogs 🐾Yellow jackets can turn a fun outdoor adventure into a scary situation fast. These aggr...
05/19/2026

🐝 Yellow Jacket Safety for Dogs 🐾

Yellow jackets can turn a fun outdoor adventure into a scary situation fast. These aggressive stinging insects often build nests in the ground, under decks, in wood piles, or around fallen trees—places curious dogs love to sniff. 👃

Here are a few ways to help keep your pup safe:

⚠️ Avoid letting dogs investigate holes in the ground�⚠️ Keep an eye out around logs, brush piles, and garbage cans�⚠️ Stay on trails when possible during hikes�⚠️ Watch for sudden yelping, pawing at the face, limping, or swelling after sniffing around�⚠️ If your dog disturbs a nest, calmly move away from the area as quickly as possible

Most stings are painful but mild, however dogs stung around the face or mouth can experience dangerous swelling. Some dogs may also have allergic reactions requiring immediate veterinary care. 🚨

If your dog is showing signs of an anaphylactic reaction such as severe facial swelling, difficulty breathing, weakness, collapse, or pale gums, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.

While heading to the vet, some owners keep liquid or gel diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in their canine first aid kit and may rub a small amount onto the gums for faster absorption in an emergency. Always talk with your veterinarian ahead of time about proper dosing for your dog and never use products containing xylitol or added medications.

EDIT: For mild stings that just seem itchy or irritating, you can apply a baking soda paste (mixed with a little water) or a baking soda-based sting cream to help soothe the area. Be sure to avoid products containing added pain relievers or numbing medications unless specifically approved by your veterinarian, as some ingredients can be unsafe for dogs. 🐾

And don’t forget about yourself! Yellow jackets can be just as dangerous for humans, so it’s a good idea to keep sting treatment, antihistamines, and basic first aid supplies in your hiking pack too. 🌿🐾

🥾 🐶 🌳
05/08/2026

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The answer to yesterday's post, “Which is the Itch?” is:Plant number 2! 🌿 Poison Ivy & Dogs 🐾Knowing what poison ivy loo...
05/06/2026

The answer to yesterday's post, “Which is the Itch?” is:

Plant number 2!

🌿 Poison Ivy & Dogs 🐾

Knowing what poison ivy looks like can help keep both you and your dog safe on the trails! While dogs are less likely to develop the itchy rash humans get, the plant’s oils can stick to their fur after brushing against it. That means you’re often more likely to get a reaction from petting your dog afterward than your dog is from the plant itself.

Most people know the saying, “Leaves of three, let it be!” 🍃 But many plants grow in sets of three leaves, so unless you can confidently identify poison ivy by sight, it’s safest to avoid all “leaves of three” plants on the trail.

Poison ivy can grow as a vine climbing trees, spread low like ground cover, or even grow into a shrub-like shape — which makes it easier to accidentally brush against than many people realize!

Can you spot the imposter? 🌱We’ve got four different three-leafed plants here… but only one is the infamous “Leaves of t...
05/05/2026

Can you spot the imposter? 🌱

We’ve got four different three-leafed plants here… but only one is the infamous “Leaves of three, let them be!”

That’s right—it’s time to play:

✨“Which One’s the Itch?”✨

Take your best guess:
Which plant is poison ivy? Drop your answer in the comments below the picture!

Bonus points if you tell us why you think that’s the culprit!

We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow—stay tuned!

LeavesOfThreeLetThemBe

Our May class is at capacity! So grateful our community is dedicated to the health and safety of their pets 🐾
05/04/2026

Our May class is at capacity! So grateful our community is dedicated to the health and safety of their pets 🐾

🐾 Tuesday Tip with The Houndry 🐾Leash introductions aren’t meet-and-greets—they’re moving conversations.When dogs meet f...
04/28/2026

🐾 Tuesday Tip with The Houndry 🐾

Leash introductions aren’t meet-and-greets—they’re moving conversations.

When dogs meet face-to-face on leash, it can create tension fast. Instead, we focus on structured, low-pressure movement to help them feel safe and communicate naturally.

Here’s how we do it:
➡️ Start with distance
Walk the dogs past each other going opposite directions with space in between. This lets them see and smell without pressure.
➡️ Move into parallel walking
Turn and walk in the same direction, keeping some distance. Let one dog move slightly ahead so the other can gather information (yes… usually from the rear 😂). Then switch roles.
➡️ Watch their body language
Loose bodies, soft tails, and relaxed movement = good signs. If things stay calm, you can begin closing the distance and continue the walk together.
➡️ If there’s reactivity
No problem—create more space. Start the walk with one dog clearly ahead and slowly decrease the distance over time only if both dogs are staying relaxed.

✨ The goal isn’t a forced “hello”—it’s building comfort through shared movement🐕💛

🐾 The Houndry will be at Paws for a Cause Pet Expo on April 25th, and we would LOVE to see you there! 💛This is one of th...
04/21/2026

🐾 The Houndry will be at Paws for a Cause Pet Expo on April 25th, and we would LOVE to see you there! 💛

This is one of those events that truly brings the community together—local vendors, food trucks, music, adoptable pets, and even a pet costume contest (yes, we fully expect to see some amazing outfits 👀🐶).

But beyond the fun, it’s all for an incredible cause—supporting animals in our community with care, food, and resources.

If you’ve ever wanted to:
🐾 Meet us in person
🐾 Learn more about adventures with The Houndry
🐾 Support local rescues and shelters
🐾 Or just spend a really great day surrounded by animal lovers…

This is your sign to come out. 💫

📍 Carden Farm Dog Park
🗓 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM

Bring your friends, bring your family, and help us spread the word so this event can make the biggest impact possible. The more people who show up, the more animals we can help. 🐶💛

We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones!

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