Hotdog Pet Services

02/09/2026

I’m a house guest of this beautiful pair this week ❤️
Bella & Mabel, like butter wouldn’t melt….. 🤔 lol x

12/08/2026

With the temperature’s being even hotter tomorrow, all walks will be cancelled.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but have to put our fur babies health first 🥰
Hope you’re all enjoying the sun, but stay safe & try keep those doggies in doors and well hydrated xx

With the weather temperature’s this week I have decided I will be cancelling all dog walks.
Toilet breaks will be available instead for those dogs who are home alone.
Thankyou, enjoy the sun, but please remember to keep your fur babies cool and hydrated. 🥰

09/08/2026

We’re back, after an amazing week away at Pony Camp 🏕️
Ready to see all our fury friends this week ❤️

03/08/2026

Don’t miss us too much ❤️

03/08/2026

Just a reminder we’re away this week

Dates we’re out of office

2nd - 6th April 2026
4th - 11th May 2026
3rd - 9th Aug 2026
16th - 19th Oct 2026
18th Dec 26 - 3rd Jan 2027

10/07/2026

Today, at approximately 10:40am, I saw someone walking their dog in 26°C heat.

I was on my way to pick up some dog supplies. The dog didn't appear distressed, and the owner looked a little uncomfortable, almost as though she knew people might judge her for being out at that time.

On my way back from the shop, at approximately 10:55am, I saw her again returning from the direction she'd been heading. I pulled over and politely said, "I just wanted to check if you knew it's quite hot to be walking your dog at this time of day."

Her response really made me think.

She said, "Yes, I'm very aware. That's why I'm rushing. I only have a very small garden, and unfortunately my dog has never learned to toilet there. I walk him early in the morning, then take him out briefly twice during the day just so he can relieve himself, before giving him another proper walk in the evening. We only live around the corner."

It was a reminder that we don't always know someone's circumstances.

As temperatures rise, please don't automatically assume someone is being irresponsible simply because you see them walking their dog during the day. Please don't jump straight into confrontation, and please don't take a photo and post it on social media without knowing the full story. Sadly, this is happening far too often.

If you're genuinely concerned about a dog's welfare, approach the owner calmly and start the conversation with kindness and education rather than criticism.

There are many reasons why someone may need to take their dog out briefly:

• Some dogs simply will not toilet in their garden. Holding urine for long periods can increase the risk of urinary tract infections, bladder problems, and discomfort.

• Some people don't have a garden at all.

• Some people may be away from home or on holiday and are doing the very best they can while trying to accommodate their dog's needs.

• Some owners genuinely don't realise how quickly heat can affect their dog and simply need a little education.

And yes, there will always be a small minority who simply don't care.

This elderly lady's dog was outside for around 20 minutes. I'd have been mortified if someone had shouted at her or publicly shamed her without knowing the facts, especially considering how vulnerable she may have felt.

As hotter summers become more common, kindness and understanding will become just as important as education. Of course, we should avoid walking dogs in the hottest part of the day whenever possible, seek shade, keep walks short if they are necessary, and always watch for signs of heat stress. But not every daytime walk is neglect.

Let's choose compassion over assumptions, conversations over confrontation, and education over public shaming.

Please note this picture is for attention, not from today.

08/07/2026

With the weather temperature’s this week I have decided I will be cancelling all dog walks.
Toilet breaks will be available instead for those dogs who are home alone.
Thankyou, enjoy the sun, but please remember to keep your fur babies cool and hydrated. 🥰

24/06/2026

27/04/2026

Morning everyone,
Just a quick reminder that I am away next week, but will be back working the week after 🙂
Can I ask that those who have outstanding balances could bring payments up to date by the end of the week please.
Thankyou. Hope you don’t all miss me too much 🙂 xx