Halty Hounds

24/01/2025

Braving the storm today to walk the dogs. They were even able to sit for some sausage without being blown away! (Well perhaps a flyaway ear or two....😄)🧡

20/01/2025

We were delighted to see that the snow had cleared for us to hold our Hoopers classes last week. The sun was out and the dogs were very happy to be back outside for the first time this year. 😎

We have 2 weekly Hoopers classes:

Intermediate - Wednesdays 9.30am - 11am
Beginners - Wednesdays 11.30am - 1pm.

Fortnightly classes (starting January 26th)
Beginners - Sundays 10.30am - 12pm.

01/01/2025

And here we are in 2025!! Hands up if you got a new puppy for Christmas 🤔 If so, our new Puppy Socialisation intake may be of interest to you...

Responsible dog ownership begins with providing your puppy with the best possible start in life.

If you are debating between socialising and training your pups at home or attending a puppy class, here are some points to consider.

🐾 By providing unique socialisation experiences and sensory stimulation in a controlled environment, we ensure that every first encounter your pup has is a positive one. Positive experiences differ from pup to pup dependant on temperament, and all methods are adaptated accordingly.

🐾 Pups learn that from their very first visit that focusing on us in close proximity to other people and dogs is normal, and it conditions them to give their full attention to us amidst any form of distraction.

🐾 You will learn techniques on how to prevent early undesirable behaviours developing, how to condition leadership and establish hierarchy and boundaries in the home whilst pups are still very young.

🐾 Early Training takes progressive steps with each class.

🐾 Unlimited support and advice is always on hand.

The day and time are yet to be decided. Feel free to get in touch for more information or to receive our Puppy Brochure. [email protected] 07884438707 🧡

19/12/2024

We played our favourite Christmas Party games....

The highlights were the youngsters 'musical hula hoops', 'musical chairs' and the 'best trick' competition.

Maybe next year we should do 'Halty's got talent!' 😃 ❤️🌲🐾

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19/12/2024

We had our annual Christmas Party on Sunday and enjoyed games, competitions and prizes for our achievements. The dogs behaved impeccably and we all enjoyed watching them.

Lots of festive fun was had by all. ❤️🌲🐾

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07/12/2024

Here at Halty Hounds, we have been trialing a new 'Winter Walking' service to gauge demand among our clients. ❄️🌳

Whether you are shopping, visiting friends or attending appointments, we all experience dilemma's as to how long is too long to leave our dogs home alone. 😬

We aim to alleviate this concern by releasing eligible dates in advance, every month, allowing you to book in and plan ahead accordingly, in the secure knowledge that your dogs needs will be met.

We have been opperating a pick-up, walking and drop-off service - covering the area between Haydon Bridge and Lambley at lunchtimes, to break up your dogs day.

As the Winter months progress, perhaps you don't feel safe walking if it's icy, ☃️ or you come down with the flu! 🤧 In such situations, short notice bookings may be possible, dependent on our availability.

This service is currently only open to past and current clients, whose dogs are already known to us.

For more information, and for future 'Winter Walking' dates, please feel free to get in touch. ❄️

06/12/2024

We all enjoyed our first Hoopers class of the Season. Some dogs tried it for the first time, and others realised that they could remember exactly what to do from earlier in the year! Next Wednesday will be the last class of 2024. Dogs who have done Hoopers before meet at 9.30am, but should you want to 'Have a Go' the beginners class is at 11.30am. 🧡

01/12/2024

If you find yourself in Hexham today, do pop in to say 'Hello' we'll be at the Abbey with CH Event from 10 - 3pm and would love to see you.🧡

29/11/2024

And that's a wrap!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our last Agility session of the year and look forward to our first hoopers session next week. 😀🧡

28/11/2024

We are looking forward to popping our Festive Dog Stall on the Main Street outside of the Dog School for late night shopping tomorrow evening from 4pm.

We will be fully stocked with all of your dogs' favourite treats, snacks, Kong and soft toys, gifts, and accessories.

Come along and stock up on everything your dog needs for maximum enjoyment over the holiday period.

🐾💚 We will be offering a 10% discount on anything bought for all past and current clients.

🐾❤️.There will be free treat samples for any dogs visiting the stall.

🐾💚 Even if you don't own a dog, we hope to interest you in our ever popular Tombola. The proceeds of which will boost Club funds.

Hope to see you there. 🌲🐾🎁

22/11/2024

20/11/2024

Here are the dogs from our second class today. We didn't let a bit of frost put us off our penultimate agility session of the year this morning. The equipment goes away for the Winter next week, and we will start doing our Hoopers classes instead. There are limited spaces in the Wednesday 11.30am class, should anyone want to join us, please get in touch. ❄️

19/11/2024

What a wonderful whirlwind week we have just experienced at Brocksbushes Farm Shop 4 day Christmas Fayre! It had a huge turn out among whom were some of the members of Dogs First Animal Rescue who do an amazing job. We were also happy to welcome some assistance dogs visiting our stall.

We will be on the move again next weekend with our mobile 'Festive Dog Stall' and are delighted to be joining the lovely people at Errington Reay Pottery festive fair this coming Sunday 24th from 11am - 3pm on Bardon Mill Village Green. Why not pop along with your dogs for some free treat samples and browse our wares. 🧡

17/11/2024

We were delighted to host Jan's 2nd 'festive' 'pamper products session' at the weekend and everyone enjoyed another fun filled afternoon. 🫧

We loved making our own scented bath salts, tinted lip balm and some nose and paw balm among other things.

There were some fantastic informative demonstrations of candle, wax melts and facial product making.

Jan has a wealth of knowledge that she is happy to impart, and we benefitted from her skill and impeccable taste using her quality products during this practical aspects.

We all left the session in high spirits having spent the afternoon in great company, full of cake, and clutching our goody bags full of pamper products to take home!

Thank you so much Jan. We all had a wonderful day. 🧼 🫧 💜

12/11/2024

We are delighted to be attending the Brocksbushes Farm Shop 4 day Christmas Fayre this year with our Festive Dog Stall.

We will be fully stocked with all of your dogs' favourite treats, snacks, toys, gifts, and accessories.

There will be many offers on, so come along and stock up on everything your dog needs for maximum enjoyment over the holiday period.

This event is extremely popular, so, you will need to book your place in order to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there. 🌲

10/11/2024

We had a lovely day at Hexham Abbey yesterday. 😊 Thank you to those of you who called in to see us, and it was lovely to experience some blasts from the past too! I am always taken aback when someone recognises me from when they attended puppy class - then go on to tell me their 'puppy' is now 10!!

Here are a few snaps of the dogs who visited the stall, and some children who seemed equally engrossed with the dog toys! 🧡

06/11/2024

Halty Hounds Dog Stall, coming to a Christmas Fayre near you! 😊🌲

We are very much looking forward to returning to many of our regular venues this year, and are excited to visit some new ones.

CH Event Hexham Abbey Sat 9th Nov 10-3pm
Brocksbushes Farm Shop Thur 14th-Sun 17th Nov
Errington Reay Pottery Sun 24th Nov 11-3pm
Halty Late Night Shopping Fri 29th Nov from 4pm
Hexham Abbey Sat 30th Nov, Sun 1st Dec 10-3pm
Whitley Chapel Parish Hall, Hexhamshire Sun 8th Dec 10.30am - 2.30pm
Haydon Bridge Community Centre 10-2pm.

We have an extensive selection of dog toys, enrichment aids, natural and raw snacks, treats and accessories for all of your canine companions.

There will be offers and mix and match options to ensure the dogs in your life are entertained and catered for over the festive season.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🧡

02/11/2024

It was lovely to be back at Borderway Agri Expo again this year and see some familiar faces with our mobile Dog Stall. We didn't have our Christmas Stock with us as it was just fractionally too early....

We loved meeting the 2 pups who visited us though, what a wonderful venue to bring them to for multiple socialisation opportunities.

Meet 7 month old black Labrador 'Rab' from Applegarth Sniffari Dog Field who behaved impeccably and took everything in his stride. His expression on spotting the cheeseburger was as animated as he got!

Also in training was 18 week old Italian Greyhound 'Roo' who was a delight!

Both pups were a credit to their owners and an excellent example of how well balanced pups can be when correctly socialised. It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance!

Thanks to those who 'shopped locally' and to Pauline Falco for all of your help. 🧡