Wander Dogs is a quality dog walking and drop-in service in South, South East Belfast , Malone, Drumbo, Stranmillis, Belvoir Carryduff and surrounding areas. On each one of my Wander dogs walks I focus on adventure and of course quality!!! I guarantee your dog will get the full walk... so you are getting what you pay for each and every time. I aim to make every walk an outing of exploration, letting your dog do what they do best...
I firmly believe that its every dog owners goal to have a happy and healthy dog. So what could be better than an adventure dog walk customised to suit the needs of your pooch.
“If a happy dog is the goal..as it should be.. then adventures are top priority “
🙍🏼♀️OWNER:ADVENTURE DOG WALKER
Let me tell you a bit about myself. My name is Cathy and I’m an absolute animal lover through and through. I have had dogs all my life and found myself walking dogs for family and friends on a daily basis...regularly up to 6 dogs. Dogs are my biggest passion. I have two dogs of my own - Murphy: a 10.5 year old terrier cross and Riley: a 10 year old lab who have both been on many adventures with me all round Ireland.. from paddle boarding in Kerry, wild camping on the Aran Islands, to climbing the Mountains of Mourne. I even take them to bootcamp with me in the mornings.
I was getting so much out of taking these dogs out and seeing how happy they were on our daily adventures, that I decided I wanted to provide this service to others. Hiking is a second passion of mine. 🐶⛰I have completed my training to become a Mountain Leader and will soon be completing my assessment. I regularly take my own dogs, along with family and friends dogs, hiking into the mountains. This is the time I see them truly at their happiest. This was the driving force behind me adding Doggy Adventure Days to my services ...this means I can take your dog for a day out to enjoy these type of adventures also. Letting them live their best life. 🐶💙🐶
📄I hold the following qualifications/certification: :: Fully Insured :: Pet First Aid Trained and Certified :: Professional Dog Walker Certification :: Access NI Security Check Certificate
🐶🐾DOG WALKING
??Are you at work all day and your pooch is stuck indoors? ?? Could your pooch do with a little extra exercise that you just can’t get the time to give them ?? Has illness or injury meant you can’t get your pooch out for it’s much needed run? ?? Is your pooch over weight and needs to shed a few pounds? Then we can help!!! We can fulfil your dogs needs when you are unable!
This one of my primary services at Wander Dogs. I understand life can be hectic, and you might not always get the time to give your dog the exercise they require. I believe, and dog experts agree, that your dog's happiness and health improves from getting regular, quality exercise. Just as you're healthier and happier when you exercise - especially with your friends - the same also applies to your dog. Plus you will be a happier pooch parent knowing that dog has had a good run out and you can put your feet up after a hard days work and get a cuddle from your tired and content companion.
Benefits of regular exercise:
Helps develop motor skills, sharpens senses, adds to the complexity of brain development, enhances problem-solving and adaption, increases behavioral flexibility, and plays an instrumental role in building, maintaining, and strengthening social bonds.
Helps timid pooches become more socialised and accepting of new situations and environments, leading to improved self-confidence.
Helps alleviate boredom, frustration, and other negative stress relieving behaviors like aggression, excessive barking, digging, escaping, and chewing.
Helps improve digestive problems and constipation.
Helps with weight management
I can provide 1hr or 2hr group walks or if your pooch has to be walked alone, that’s no problem either. I can provide solo walks where your dog will get 1 to 1 attention. I take your dogs age, fitness and abilities into account when tailoring all walks.
I believe groups walks are ideal for a dogs development. They will interact with each other...explore, sniff, play together... all of which is great for socialisation, bonding and improved behaviour ..not to mention loads of fun running amok with their 4 legged friends. All my walks our focused on adventure, exploration and of course giving them a good run to burn off that excess energy. With this is mind, I vary the walks daily so your dog can explore new smells and new sights on each walk. Your dog will be a tired pouch after one of my walks!!!
Price: 1 hour group walk: £12
2 hour Group walk additional £10 1 hour individual walk £17.50 or £10 for half hour 🐶💤 A TIRED DOG IS A HAPPY DOG 💤
⛰DOGGY ADVENTURE DAYS🌲 🌊 - **CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
🐶🧭YOUR POOCH THE EXPLORER 🧭 Your dogs know how to sniff out a good time!!
🤔 💭 You love how your pooches face lights up when you get home. But you also worry that they are bored or lonely when you’re not around and you hope that you put your favourite pair of shoes out of the way. 🤔💭 You have a full and happy life, albeit a busy one, and perhaps you’d like an option to provide a truly unique experience for them when you can’t.
Their happiness is in your hands so let them join the pack of canine explorers for a day trip of adventures and exploring with other liked minded pooches. They will be experiencing new places, new smells, new terrain, new challenges, new adventures, all while socialising with suitable 4 legged friends. I am a professional dog hiker and am educated and trained to ensure a safe exploration in this type of environment. Most of my Doggy Adventure Days will take place in the Mourne Mountains. ⛰But to mix it up a bit, I will do days out to forest parks and also the beach locations, especially on those hot summer days when a cool off in the sea is a must. ☀️ 🌊 All adventure days will have a min of 3hr walks. Your Dog's Day Of Fun includes pickup, then our pawsome adventure begins with a 3+ hour hike where we explore, have fun with 4 legged friends, and enjoy water and snack breaks. It's always done with a lot of love! I will return your tired and content pooch, maybe stopping for a wee cheeky sausage or ice-cream on the way back - as long as they have been good pooches and the pooch parents allow.🍦🐶
Doggy Adventure Days will be run regularly and will be notified via Facebook and Instagram. Booking is essential as they will fill up quickly. Price: 🐾🐾🐾 PAWS TO EXPLORE 🐾🐾🐾
🏡 POP-IN SERVICE🐶🐱🐭🐹🐴🐠
This is a secondary service at Wander Dogs. This service is perfect for people with a busy schedule or on shift work. I will call to your house as many times as you wish to provide feeding, toilet, run around the garden, fresh water, clean bedding, clear up any accidents, medication and of course lots and lots of love 💕 , cuddles and company and what ever else is required.
The service can also be provided for a sick or injured pet that needs checked on , given medication and of course, most importantly, lots of love and cuddles. 👩⚕️ 💕 🐶🐱🐭🐹🐴
Price: £10 per half hour visit
🔐 I am fully security checked so you can be happy that your house is secure whilst you are away and can even put bins out and water plants if required.
🚑SAFETY
At Wander Dogs Your pooch’s safety is my number one priority, with fun coming in as a close second. I am a trained professional dog walkers and am fully First Aid trained so you don’t have to worry about your their safety, as they are in safe hands.
👮♀️ SECURITY CHECKED 🔐 Security is very important to use at Wander Dogs. I have completed my AcessNI Security Checks which can be viewed on request. I understand that holding keys 🔑 for your home is a big responsibility and something i take very seriously. Our collection vehicle does not have full sign writing either, as we feel this is an advertisement to burglars that we are removing the guard dog and your house will be empty for a while.
⏰ FLEXIBILITY At Wander Dogs we are not limited to the above .. if you have any special requirements or strange requests with regards to your pets needs, please get in touch and we will do our best to help you out. As most of you know, having a dog is the most fulfilling thing in life and everyone should get the opportunity to experience it. But sometimes we feel restricted by all our other commitments to be able to give a dog the life they deserve. That’s what I am here for!!
🐾EQUIPMENT Wander Dogs will provide standard short (non-retractable) leads for all walks. If your pouch requires special harness, muzzle, halty etc please make this know myself. Wander Dogs believe that a dirty dog is a happy dog .. but the last thing you want is to return home to a muddy prints 🐾🐾 all round your house. Your pooch will be cleaned and towel dried following their walk .. they will be clean on returning to your home but may still be little damp. If you have a coat for your pooch for rainy days, just leave this out for the walk.
🐶⛰ 🌊 🌲 ADVENTURE IS CALLING AND THE PACK MUST GO 🐶⛰ 🌊 🌲
NB. There may be additional fuel charges for services outside my area of coverage.
