Outward Hounds Pet Care & Walking Services

08/11/2024

❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION❗️

Do you buy Yumove from Amazon?

There is an urgent message from Lintbells regarding counterfeit sales of YuMove products from Amazon which have resulted in fatalities. Please check your products immediately to make sure they have been supplied from the legitimate manufacturer. If you have any concerns please contact your local branch.

If you have bought any products from Friars Moor Vets or pet shops this will not apply to you as we all have to supply from licensed wholesalers with legitimate products.

Lintbells have said: "We share the concern of our customers and pet owners that our brand name has been misused to create illegally counterfeited products and continue to work with the relevant regulatory authorities to ensure Amazon remove these products and sellers.”

05/11/2024

You’re on a walk and you see a dog on a lead. Your dog is running free.

Q: What should you do next?
(Cue *who wants to be a millionaire* music).

Is it:
A: put your dog on a lead
B. Let your dog run over and say hello.
C: Shout “Don’t worry, he’s friendly.”
Or
D: What dog? You were playing candy crush.

The answer is…. A.

Did you get it right?

Many dog owners don’t. They don’t understand what a negatively life-altering situation a rogue dog can be for on-lead walkers.

Here’s why:

Dogs you don’t know could be on lead for 100s of reasons.

They could be blind.
They could be recovering from surgery.
They could be deaf.
They could be aggressive.
They might be scared of being approached by strangers.
They might be training.
They could be a service dog.
They may be a rescue.
They might be terrified of dogs they don’t know.
They could be elderly or physically vulnerable.
They might simply prefer to walk on lead.

In the end, it doesn’t matter why they are on a lead. It’s none of your business. But what is your business is CONSENT.

Leads are a little flag that say “don’t come close”.

When you see them, putting your dog on a lead is respectful. You show the other owner that you CARE about their choice and consent. It doesn’t matter if your dog has 100% perfect recall. You respect the other person and their dog enough to be courteous and kind to uphold everyone’s safety by making absolutely sure everyone is on a lead (no matter how much you trust your dog).

As a person who is often walking a dog on lead for all of many the reasons listed, I can’t tell you how my heart sings when I see someone extend this gesture to me and my pack.

Your dog has no right or business running up to ANYONE (dog or human) without clear PRIOR consent to do so.

You have a responsibility to ensure your dog is in control in a public place. Failing to recall is an offense. It counts as a dog out of control in a public place.

Please remember to…

🐶🐾 Give Space and Be Responsible 🐾🐶

Shared from pets missing uk

04/11/2024

T’is loved and t’he loves his toy 🥰.

29/10/2024

Who fancies something a bit different this year?! 🙌

With a welcome drink on arrival and then 1.5hr of bottomless pizza for you and your group, what could be a better way to celebrate a Christmas party!!

There will also be deals on drinks, including Christmas themed cocktails!! 🍸

Available from 26th November!

Get in touch now on 07985574825 to book your table!

T&C’s:
Whole table must be part of the bottomless booking.
Main menu starters and desserts are also available.
Pizzas are ordered as you go from a smaller menu.
Bottomless pizza is available for 1.5hrs.

26/10/2024

22/10/2024

Do you know the dangers of Alabama Rot? ⚠️

It can be fatal to your pup, so be sure to take preventative measures such as:
- Avoid extra muddy walking routes
- Wash and dry your dogs paws thoroughly

Be care of the signs and symptoms:
- Lethargy, vomiting and lack of appetite
- Sores or ulcers on the skin, especially the legs and paws
- A change in drinking and urinary habits

What to do?
Call your vet immediately!

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22/10/2024

14/10/2024

Yesterday showed an investment in my Professional Development.

A great refresher course of techniques I can use when out walking.

The Crew will certainly benefit: Safer and Fun walks.

13/10/2024

Retired Military Working Dog MGS Jipsy has had a bumpy ride since January when she retired, and vet bills were flying at her hoomans left and right
Thankfully, she's very much recovered and now back into the swing of her retirement

Jipsy has been scaring her hoomans with an emergency Splenectomy, only 6 months into her retirement. The naughty spleen is away, and like a true soldier, she's none the wiser, so daily convincing her she needs to slow down
She is bright and happy, and with a little life adjustment, she will be absolutely fine

The nasty was sent off for tests to make sure it's not coming back any time soon, and she happily got the all clear and all is calm in Jipsy world once more

Thank you to everyone who supports us. This is a huge part of where the support goes, and we are so grateful. Bills can sneak up on even the most prepared of hoomans, and to be able to take some pressure off their worries and support where we can is all down to you guys

Onwards and upwards Jipsy

11/10/2024

08/10/2024

All I can say is my boy is easily led. Especially when there is an irresistible lady involved. 😍 caught red handed leading him out of the bushes 😘.

05/10/2024

Written by one of our PDWA colleagues. A fabulous Dog Walkers Lament.

A wee poem about the life of a dog walker in winter 🥶💨☔

A Walkers Lament

When the sun is a'shinin
From the public we hear
"Your job looks amazin"
But we shudder wi' fear

'Cos though we're aww tanned
Shorts n T-shirts the lot
We know wi' no doubt
It's no often this hot

School holidays finish
And in the blink of an eye
Halloween is upon us
There's no blue in the sky

We remember warm sunshine
That's long gone, what a sin
And we reach for oor jumpers
As the nights they draw in

The leads are aw soakin'
Fingers covered in mud
Favourite walks are aw mawkit
What a drag, what a dud

The rain pours an' it pours
We're aw soaked ti the pants
Even wi the best oil skins
We'd stand nae bloody chance

And then comes the ice
Wi' yer dugs all a'pullin
You're tryin to stay calm
But there's noone your foolin'

You slip an' you slide
In the slush and the mud
An afore you know it
You're on the ground, wi a thud

We've not mentioned that wind
Always blowin' a hoolie
You bought a windproof jacket....
Ha, don't let that fool yi

But still we keep smilin'
Through the harsh winters dance
Would we change this job for another?
You're jokin' no chance

So the public are right,
And our job it is great
Well until the next downpour
Then it's "oh for F* sake

05/10/2024

Professional Dog Walkers Charter, Dorset: Launched Spring 2024. 🫶

Is your dog walker signed up to the PDW Charter or a charter local to your local authority.

About Us About Dorset Dogs Meet the Team What Dorset Dogs Do Partnerships Projects and Campaigns Best Practice Contact Us Doggy Do Code What is the Doggy Do Code? Members Gallery Become a Member Out and About What’s On Doggy Directory Places to Eat Stay and Play Professional Dog Walkers Health and...

03/10/2024

We wanted to warn you of a couple of road delays that might affect your journey to us.

Sturminster Newton: Covid and Flu jabs are being held in Sturminster every Saturday for the next 3 weeks, this will cause delays all throughout Sturminster.

Blandford: There are temporary 3-way traffic lights just outside Sunrise Business Park causing delays, especially at rush hour, these are expected to stay for the next 3 weeks.

Please allow extra travel time into your journey.

03/10/2024

Indeed I am a very regal lady 🫅 but mess with me and I will yawn 🥱 in your face.

Beautiful lady 🥰.

01/10/2024

One very happy group walk. As ever 🪴 shows us how very happy he is 🥰🪴🥰. The love of 🌿 x

27/09/2024

Wise words on river water levels locally. Take care out there when with your dogs by the river. A loss is a loss whether it be a human and or dog, devastating.

The Stour is high and running very fast.
It has not broken it's banks yet and the SANG is still walkable.

Please be aware of the risks of dogs entering the river during the forthcoming winter months.

The Stours rises TWO days after heavy rainfall and can take several days to fall back to "normal" levels.
😁