NO ORDINARY DOG WALK!
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Quality Canine Capers!
At Happy Hounds Scarisbrick, we believe in offering more than just a standard dog walk. Depending on your dog's breed, age and ability, dogs can have widely different requirements when it comes to exercise and stimulation. That's why we offer an extended range of walking options to suit your dog's needs.
Rachel is also:
- Ofqual trained in Canine Care & Welfare
- Fully insured
- Long-term dog owner and lover
Our service covers Scarisbrick, Burscough, Ormskirk, Halsall and all the surrounding villages.
2hr Adventure Walks
Some breeds desperately need both physical and mental stimulation, many of a minimum of 2 hours. Without this, they can become bored and frustrated, leading to behavioural problems in and out of your home.
At Happy Hounds Scarisbrick, we offer the solution!
We do an epic, extended walk of a minimum of 2 hours, hosted in beautiful open countryside to stimulate your dogs body and mind, so you get a happy and content pup when you arrive home from being away.
Due to the terrain covered and wild landscape on these walks, ideally they are only suitable for off lead dogs with good recall.
1 hr Group Walks
Our 1 hour walk service is either hosted in countryside locations, or playdates in large secure dog walking fields. Ideal for your dog to stretch their legs and do that all important sniffing, stimulating mind and body, but for those who dont necessarily need the extended length of time or distance. Secure field walks also great for those on-lead dogs to enjoy some freedom and be able to play and socialise without the lead of shame!
This can also be a great opportunity for younger dogs/puppies who need that all important socialisation and for older dogs, who need the canine interaction.
The Doggy Details
Our group walks are suitable for friendly and sociable dogs.
To ensure the safety of all the dogs in our care, it is essential that dogs interact well with other dogs and do not have any behavioural issues which could cause disruption in a group of dogs. Please be honest about your dogs behaviour during our initial consultation.
Updates will be shared regarding your dogs progress with the group and any issues should they arise, in order to discuss possible solutions. Do however, please bear in mind that this service is for dog walking, and not dog training or behaviour, so any complex issues will need to be referred to a qualified behaviourist.
We have some great gangs of dogs here at Happy Hounds and we endeavour to keep it that way!
Whats Included In Our Services
Playtime & Stimulation
Tailored to your pup's needs, we provide invigorating nature walks, and mental stimulation to keep you beloved furry friend entertained, happy and healthy. Rachel is also Ofqual trained in Canine Care & Welfare, to expertly look after your dog's every need.
Pupdates
We know how much you can worry about your fur baby when you're not together, so we will provide updates on all the daily doggy capers we have encountered, via Facebook and Instagram posts, or privately if you prefer.
Transport
We have a fully equipped and insured dog transportation vehicle to taxi you dog safely to and from your home, which is included in all of our walking services.
About Us
My name is Rachel. I gave up the rat-race to live out my dream of running my own doggy business, enjoying canine capers in the countryside. I absolutely adore dogs! My own 2 beautiful girls are Honey the Labrador and Kiki the Beagle - They are spoilt rotten and very much our furry babies! My goal is to give every dog the same love and affection our own girls receive: to provide a fun-packed, stress-free and enjoyable experience, for all those we care for and to become every pups second mum!
Meet & Greet Appointments
To ensure the safety and happiness of all our members, we offer a meet and greet appointment at your home, to meet you and your pup, agree a care plan and confirm all the necessary arrangements, inlcuding handover of keys, alarm codes and where all your pups bits n bobs are kept.
A Meet & Greet appointment is free of charge.
The Boring Bits!
To ensure the safety, health, welfare and wellbeing of all our members, we should and do have some of the dreaded T&C's, which we request from all our regular and new members, to maintain a great experience for everyone visiting Happy Hounds.
Meet & Greet Appointments
For those who are new to Happy Hounds, we will need to arrange a free Meet & Greet in your home. enabling us to meet your beloved pups and discuss and agree your canine care needs.
To enable us to fulfil our walking services, we will also require a set of keys to your home, as well as any alarm codes and a tour of where to find your dog's bits and pieces.
All keys and information you give us will be safely secured and we are fully insured for any loss of keys or other incidents, should there be any issues.
Members Questionnaire
Happy Hounds will send you a link to a questionnaire, which will allow you to confirm all of the important stuff we need to know, to look after your pup and keep them safe and well. This includes questions such as whether you are happy for your dog to be walked off-lead, any dietary don'ts, any likes and dislikes. We require this initial questionnaire to be completed by all owners.
Dog Health
At Happy Hounds, its really important to us that we keep your dog healthy. We therefore request that you keep us up-to-date with any health issues your dog may have.
In addition, and for the respect of other dogs in group walks, we also advise the following:
- Up-to-date flea, tick and worming treatment
- The usual up to date vaccinations (details in questionnaire)
Payments
At Happy Hounds we do not do credit, therefore payment in full must be made either in a advance or on the day of your dog being collected. We will not be able to accept any dogs into our care unless payment has been made.
For those who use us on a regular basis, we are happy to set up a standing order for regular payments.
Payments can be made via bank transfer or good old fashioned paper money!
Contact
To have an informal chat about your doggy care needs, to book a Meet and Greet or to secure your day care or boarding dates, please contact Rachel.
Telephone: 07788411341