Hooves & Hounds

17/03/2024

17/01/2024

Going on Holiday?????

Please do get in touch as early as possible when booking your house sits.

The School holidays are particularly busy times, I am already booked out for Feb half term, Easter Holidays, May half term and a few weeks in the summer holidays.

Even if it’s a provisional date, it’s better to get booked in as soon as possible.

02/01/2024

Did you know I offer yard and groom services?

I have several years of experience owing/riding horses

I have done a bit of everything from Pony Club, to general hacking, lunging & all yard duties

I am offering my services as a freelance groom, with ponies and horses in and around the Calne area.

I offer:
> General yard duties
> Grooming
> Turning out/bringing in.
> Rug changes
> Lunging
> General tidying
> Holiday cover

All available

Please don't hesitate to DM me for further information/costs.

Fully insured and registered with the British Grooms Association

28/12/2023

Spaces now available for regular dog walks and pet pop ins.

Bookings now being taken for spring/summer holiday house sits.

Get in touch for more info.

13/12/2023

Hi guys!
Unfortunately i have had a car accident meaning i no longer have my car 😞 I’m so lucky to not be hurt just shaken. Due to this i might have to rearrange a few clients but im doing all I can to not let this happen. Also on another note im off over Christmas 22nd-2nd. I hope you and all your pets have a lovely Christmas!
Sorry for the bad news post but on another note damsel is looking super smart! 🥰

26/11/2023

❗️important notice❗️
Hi everyone! Due to my birthday being next Thursday, I’m going away from Thursday to Sunday! I will message all relevant clients who need to know. Hope you have an amazing week x

16/09/2023

What’s everyone’s opinions on the recent banning of the xl bully? I have met some lovely xl Bully’s over time and think its usually down to owners and how their treated as pups not dogs themselves, they are a very powerful breed but so are many dogs when not trained correctly.

26/08/2023

Today is international dog day 🐶

The main part of my job and the bit I love the most is looking after and walking peoples dogs 🐕

Dogs are so clever and loyal. Dogs are definitely man’s best friend, I know my dog is my best friend. 🥰

Did you know that a dogs sense of smell is 40 times better than ours? That how my dog always finds the food before me 🤣

A dogs acute sense of smell is so good they can also sniff out medical problems in humans. This is so clever.

Anyway here is a picture of my best friends 🐶🐶🐶 happy dog day to all my clients and their furry friends.

21/08/2023

This is the side of rescuing that people don’t see, and just don’t realise how hard it is for us behind the scenes.
Strap in, guys, while I explain.

This is Marcus.

His owner contacted me to ask me to rehome him, because….
‘He barks at other dogs and people when out, so he needs rehoming ’

Marcus is a 2 year old patterdale x Labrador.

He had been owned by said owner for… 5 weeks.

He’s just settling in, learning his new environment and family, and at only 2 years old, he will be rather overwhelmed as well as adjusting to everything new.

Barking is how dogs communicate, express their fears, and also excitement.

When I asked his owner what training she had been doing with Marcus to help him overcome his possible nervous behaviour, the answer was ‘he’s had none’

I explained that I am full at the moment, but I will let her know when I had room to fit him in.

2.5 hours later, I receive a call from a vet practice.

Marcus had been taken to the vets to be EUTHANISED.

Put to sleep.
To end his life, because his owner could not be bothered to put any time or training into him.

THANKFULLY, the vets refused and called us.
They spoke to their behaviourist while they were there and offered the owner sessions to help Marcus- the owner declined.

Killing him was the easy way to end her problem.

So, of course, with fear, the owner would then just go to another vet and put him to sleep - I made room.
I don’t have room, but I’m not having it.

Marcus has been with us for less than half an hour.
He has sat, taken a treat very gently.
He has met 6 dogs - enjoyed a sniff, and his tail hasn’t stopped wagging

He hasn’t barked yet.

Too many people are getting pets without any consideration to the time they need to adjust, and expecting them to be ‘perfect companions’ without actually putting anything into them.

Take some responsibility and invest the time into them. You chose them to be part of your family. Stop destroying them just because you cannot be bothered to help them.
It’s not their fault.

You are safe, Marcus, and loved.
You will never be treated so badly again, and that I can promise.

Text from Lucie's Animal Rescue in the UK. The text is relevant to all shelters.

20/08/2023

🚨important information 🚨
Hi everyone,
Hope you and your animals are having a lovely Sunday! I would like to make everyone aware I will be taking Monday the 28th which is the bank holiday off.
Thank you for understanding and have a lovely week🐶
Any questions please feel free to pop me a message 😁

14/08/2023

⭐️new spaces!!⭐️
I have some availability for some new or already existing customers for regular dog walks during the week!
Message me for more information 😊

08/08/2023

Today is international cat day 🐈

As part of my pet sitting service I offer cat pop ins and cuddles.

I love going round and having a good snuggle with peoples cats.

Did you you the house cat is genetically 95.6% tiger 🐯 and that cats can jump 5 times their height 😳

Have a lovely day enjoying your cat cuddles 🐈‍⬛

25/07/2023

🙌🙌🙌

🐶 NEW APPROVED DOG WALKER 🐶

Welcome Millie Weston of Hooves & Hounds to our Approved Dog Walker Scheme

We are happy to welcome Millie to the scheme and look forward to working with her. Millie covers the Calne, Chippenham, Melksham, Devizes, Marlborough and surrounding areas.

More information can be found on her page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082974715123

Our Dog Warden team set up the voluntary Dog Walker Scheme to help people find suitably trained Dog Walkers to help exercise their dogs. Dog walkers are required to have the correct insurance, have suitable vehicles for transporting dogs and adhere to a code of conduct to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the dogs in their care and others around them, find out more information on our website https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/4178/Dog-walker-scheme
🐩🐶

Our Wiltshire

24/07/2023

Did you know I am a Wiltshire Council approved dog walker?

This means I have been assessed by the council and certified as part of their approved dog walker scheme.

This gives all my clients assurance their fur babies are in safe hands when they are being walked by me.

02/07/2023

Did you know i am a qualified in canine first aid?

This means you are safe in the knowledge that when i look after your four legged friends i know what to do in an emergency and can take proper care of your pets.

I am also fully insured and DBS checked, so your pets really couldn’t be safer.

30/06/2023

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I really love it when i get such lovely reviews from my clients. Thank you.

“Millie is great with our two spaniels and despite us having recall issues with the young one initially she has worked wonders with him and his lead walking is improving too. We are all a little anxious when someone else has our fur babies but I actually feel happy and confident with Millie knowing she will do what’s best for them. I always have two happy and contented dogs after she has walked them.”

27/06/2023

NOW TAKING ON NEW CLIENTS 🐾🐾

Whatever the reason you may be unable to walk your 4 legged friend, I’m here to help.

I can benefit your dog by:
• Breaking up the monotony of the day
• Provide the support and socialisation your dog needs
• Stimulate their senses and help them to get used to being around other people and dogs - as well as many other benefits.

Please contact me with any questions you may have, and I’ll be more than happy to help 😊🐾

01/06/2023

I’m back from my lovely break 🥰

I have limited availability for house sits over the next few months. If your planning a holiday do book as far in advance as possible because I hate letting anyone down.

Looking forward to getting back to my regular dog walks and horsey friends.

Get in touch if you need regular or one off dog walks, house sits and groom work.

24/05/2023

I am on holiday now until 1st June.

All messages will be replied to on my return.

Thanks x

02/05/2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️ limited availability for house sits for the rest of the year ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Most of the summer is booked, I am now taking bookings for next year.

Book early to avoid disappointment

17/04/2023

Did you know I am a certified freelancer with the British Grooms Association?

This means I am insured, experienced and I have various documents and procedures in place to prove my capabilities.

So when I care for your horse you can rest assured they are in safe hands 🐎

16/04/2023

Ted trying his hardest to be helpful!🥰
lashes and daisy in the background super unfazed.

15/04/2023

Saturday smiles from Milo 😁
Considering Milo is a massive dogue de Bordeaux he’s the most gentle dog😍

12/04/2023

April is National Pet Month (NPM). The purpose is to celebrate and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership through educational campaigns and resources across various platforms.

NPM celebrates pet ownership, sharing the many benefits of our cherished companions across the UK.

Show us your pets and share some love ❣️

09/04/2023

Happy Easter 🐣

04/04/2023

❌❌ Cancellation Policy ❌❌

If you wish to cancel your booking, please give 48 hours notice or you will still be charged for your booking.

Thank you for your understanding xx

03/04/2023

So nice to be able to get out in the sun today, we still have a few regular slots available. Message to get booked in ☺️

16/03/2023

How handsome is Chas 😍
Don’t forget to book in your regular walks for this year, just send me a message!