The Hound and Collie: Dog Walking + Pet Care

09/21/2026

Happy Koopy Monday 🍁🍂🐾

09/15/2026

Did you know that not every black dog is true black?
Winston for example is what’s known as Seal! Some seal dogs display a darker dorsal stripe running down their spine, with their legs and face remaining a darker black while the sides of the body show a lighter colour. Winnie is a great example of this, with the lightness on his head, body, and legs. This is still a black dog!

The more you know ✨

08/11/2026

All smiles with this duo 🌻🐾🧡

08/11/2026

What makes for a truly happy dog?
✨ Routine ✨
Now you may be asking yourself: Doesn't routine become predictable and boring? Au contraire! Predictability, routine, structure, rules, guidelines; these are all things that dogs thrive on.
Think about the little associations your dog makes throughout the day. Picking up the leash might have them running to the door because they’ve learned, “Leash = walk!” The sound of the treat bag might have them appearing out of nowhere because they know, “That sound = something tasty!” On the flip side, picking up the nail trimmers might cause some dogs to suddenly disappear because they’ve learned, “Those = something I don’t enjoy.” These associations are built through repetition.
Dogs are constantly learning what certain sights, sounds, places, and routines predict, and that predictability can be *incredibly* reassuring.

A dog who knows what to expect is less likely to spend their day wondering what is going to happen next, thus decreasing anxiety, as well as decreasing hyperactivity and self soothing activities (such as chewing furniture). A dog that knows it will get exercised is less likely to destroy your house than a dog that has no expectations.

The exact routine will look different for every household, but having even a loose daily schedule gives dogs a framework for understanding their world. But routine does NOT mean doing the exact same thing every day. In fact, a good routine should have room for variety. Slightly changing the time at which you do something each day builds the expectation of 'we'll get there when we get there'. Not every activity has to happen every day! Rest is just as important as activity, for mental and physical recovery.

This is also why clear rules and boundaries are so important. Contrary to the idea that rules make a dog’s life restrictive, appropriate boundaries can actually make life easier to navigate.
If your dog knows that sitting politely gets the door opened, that their bed is a safe place to relax, or that four paws on the floor gets them attention, they don't have to constantly guess which behaviours will work. And when we make those expectations consistent, they don't make assumptions or guess at what they're supposed to be doing, they have an idea of what's expected of them.

A happy dog isn't necessarily a dog who gets to do whatever they want, whenever they want.
A happy dog is a dog who has their needs met, understands their environment, has opportunities to make appropriate choices, and can predict what comes next. 🌻🐾🧡

08/03/2026

Official price list as of August 3rd, 2026!
Have questions? Feel free to reach out 🙂
📍Situated in Formosa. Regularly servicing Tara and Paisley. 🌻🐾🧡

07/27/2026

07/13/2026

The Hound had his annual checkup and some vaccines performed today. We love Kincardine Veterinary and their Fear Free practice, my dogs are rarely stressed at their visits, and love to see the staff.
Auggie was particularly pleased with the efficiency and speed of his appointment - thanks to numbing cream he didn’t even notice his Lepto injection! In and out in 30 minutes, and he left with a wagging tail. 🌻🐾🧡

07/13/2026

Winston and Dot also had a sleepy start today ☀️
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07/13/2026

Koop’s got the Monday mood right 🥱😴
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