The Lyn Valley Dog House

15/06/2024

Happy Saturday!

We are back in Gloucestershire this weekend for the Help for Heroes Ball. All orders and emails will be looked at on Monday.

The amazing Aileen is in the shop today until 5pm - we have had a restock of Bugalugs and the delicious Doggy Doggy Yum Yum is in the freezer!

See you next week ❤️

11/06/2024

This is so exciting, I can't wait for my copy!

Thank you to Russell and Rockton Mews for continuing to support our small business.

10/06/2024

Hailey is asking that we keep sharing this far and wide, we need to keep Douggie in everyone's mind!

Update Monday 10th June 08:30 - thank you all for your continued support. We don't have news yet that we have secured Douggie, but I thought I would give you a short update.

Dog Lost, Drone SAR and LDRS volunteers continue to support Douggies family and between us, we have all of the assets that might be needed in terms of thermal imaging, remote cameras, drones, scent dogs and trapping. Those of you that follow these sorts of cases regularly will understand that it can take time to secure a very frightened dog that has been involved in a traumatic incident such as the RTA that Douggie and his family experienced last weekend.

The good news is that he continues to be sighted and is looking well (you will all understand why we don't share sightings information) and that we have cameras and feeding stations up at the areas of interest, thanks to the support of the wonderful local community. He is doing exactly what we would hope, and keeping himself safe from threats, including humans.

It is absolutely vital that if you see him, you ignore Douggie and contact us at the poster numbers or the numbers on this page, please help us to protect his safe space by not sharing your sighting details or posting them on social media. If Douggie moves on, we are back to day 1 and we have to start over.

Thank you again from all of us supporting his family and from his family too - we know how hard it is to listen to our advice to not actively search, when everyone really wants to help - but together we can keep him safe so that he can be secured and brought home to his family 🐾🐾

You can help us by;
🐾 Printing posters and popping them up
🐾 Reminding people that Douggie must not be actively searched for, called, chased or approached
🐾 Reporting sightings asap to one of the provided numbers and not posting on social media his location

Please ring 07766 604188 with any info or text/whatsapp, or call the number on the official poster

09/06/2024

Welcome to Izzy, James and Parsonage Farm Cottage to The Pack - the MOST dog friendly group of businesses in North Devon.

Parsonage Farm Cottage is a lovely cosy hideaway, with direct access to Exmoor, the Doone Valley and beyond! The cottage has many original features, including a wood-burner and rustic beams - and maintains its character (refurbished in 2020). The Cottage is completely separate from the main house, with its own garden, incredible views and peace and quiet, with Oare Water running along the bottom of the property. Perfect for a getaway with your dog! Pop on to our page for details on how to book this gorgeous cottage!

https://www.thelynvalleydoghouse.com/the-pack

08/06/2024

07/06/2024

Today is the start of our working relationship with Meg from hettyandhuxley ❤

Based just down the road from where we used to live, we are looking to create a range of fabric collars and leads in designs you are going to love as much as we do!

To kick off the range, I have gone for summery, feminine designs - a Liberty print (everyone knows how much I love Liberty's!), lilac polka dots (more polka dots to follow) and a gorgeous pink gingham 🩷

Can be found in our shop from Saturday - we need to finish building the unit tonight or in our online shop.

https://www.thelynvalleydoghouse.com/walkies

06/06/2024

Introducing to our shop. I have been looking for sun protection for dogs sensitive areas for a while and I have finally found them!

All their balms are natural, vegan, sustainable, eco friendly, cruelty free, plastic free, no nasties and have been features in Vogue Magazine!

We are lucky to be able to stock 4 of their fantastic balms:

Pet Sun Protection Balm: protect your dogs nose & ears this summer from harmful sunrays. Did you know human sunscreen is toxic to dogs? They need their own special lick-safe protection ☀

Anxiety Calm Balm for Paws: it not only maintains the suppleness of your dogs paws but also assists in reducing anxiety when applied ❤

Pre Walkies Barrier Balm: for paws and nose to prevent and protect those precious paws during the allergy seasons. 🐾

Itchy Paws Soothing Balm: it does what it says on the tin!

https://www.thelynvalleydoghouse.com/grooming

04/06/2024

🍾🍾Good News🍾🍾

We felt incredibly privileged to have been chosen as one of the 100 small businesses for last year. Since then, I have engaged in workshops, visited the House of Lords, and gained valuable knowledge. Recently, I have been actively involved in The Small and Mighty Enterprise Scheme and have successfully completed the course. Implementing the course outcomes will take another 6 months, but I am making progress! There are upcoming workshops, and in September, I am excited to join the new CPD Certified Sustainability Programme! Despite the challenges, Dexter's leaving us during the course remains a source of great sadness, the business is moving forward (with Dexter still very much part of it) and there is so much more to come! Exciting times ❤

03/06/2024

Happy Monday!

We have now moved on to our Summer hours and will be open from 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.

There are some great deliveries coming our way this week, Tick Twisters aplenty, an amazing range from Bugalugs Pet Care, the start of our new range from and after looking for a few years, I have found the sunscreen balm for dogs thanks to

Have a lovely week and pop in to see our new deliveries ❤

www.thelynvalleydoghouse.com

31/05/2024

The Tick season is definitely here. We took 97 ticks off Mabel last Sunday 🪲, so I am on the hunt for all things tick related!

Introducing for the first time our brand new All Natural Colloidal Silver Tick and Flea Repellent from Nature's Greatest Secret. This repellent contains powerful natural ingredients (Colloidal Silver, Neem, Cedarwood and Lemongrass) and more importantly, actually works.

Can be sprayed directly on to your dog and their bedding.

https://www.thelynvalleydoghouse.com/product-page/nature-s-greatest-secret-all-natural-colloidal-silver-tick-and-flea-repellent

We also have tick and flea items coming in on a daily basis at the moment including the best tick removal tool on the market!

30/05/2024

💚💚Customer Review💚💚

Thank you to Graham for giving us a 5 star review on Google.

Leaving a review is a great way to support your favourite small business. Other great ways to show them love are:

💚 Like, share or comment on their socials
💚 Shop local and spend with small businesses
💚 Spread the word with friends and family

And the amazing thing is, it costs you nothing but can make a huge difference to a small business owner ❤

30/05/2024

We are back after our short break to London (well done Betsy the Beetle for getting us there!!).

One of the highlights of our trip was a visit to the Fortnum & Mason dog department. It was very small but loved everything in it and would love to stock their dog coats ❤

This is our last week before our Summer Hours:
Today 10am to 4pm
Friday 10am to 2pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm

From Monday, we will be open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.

www.thelynvalleydoghouse.com

27/05/2024

☀☀Good morning and happy Bank Holiday Monday! 🐾🐾

We are open between 10am and 4pm today for all your doggie treats.

On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, I have the amazing Aileen covering the shop as I am being whisked away to London for a few days ❤

We are closing early on Friday as have a special concert on board The Waverley 🚢🚢

Enjoy half term and we look forward to seeing you and your furry friend in the shop!

26/05/2024

The Pack isn't just about places we work with, but also about services we have received and feel that we are able to recommend.

As most of you are aware, we lost Dexter a few weeks ago. Amy and her family from Peace Lilys Pet Crematorium provided bespoke bereavement services centred around us.. They also provide services for bereavement to euthanasia planning, they can help these situations be more manageable and go as smoothly as possible for all. As someone who was in no way ready for Dexter to leave us, they were incredibly kind and compassionate.

https://www.thelynvalleydoghouse.com/the-pack

21/05/2024

Thank you to Pauline and Doug from Pauline's Pampered Pooches for hosting our play date tonight. I think every dog went home with a waggy tail and a dirty belly!

20/05/2024

Today is NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY ❤️

This is our 15 year old rescue pup, Dobbie. All our rescue have stories - why not introduce your gorgeous pup to us 🐶

20/05/2024

It's the last week of my course, only a few more days of late morning open times and back to normal ❤

Also, remember that we have our playdate on Tuesday - after last month's, I can't wait!

18/05/2024

Just a few days left until our upcoming doggy play date, where you can bring your furry friends to have a great time 🐾🐾

The barn will be open from 6.30pm to 7.30pm for the event. 🐕🐕

Enjoy some cake, tea, coffee, and soft drinks (feel free to bake if you're up for it!). 🍰🍰

Admission is free, but if you feel like contributing, there will be a Dogs Trust donation tin available for those who wish to donate. ❤❤

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

17/05/2024

I love sharing space with Beth and am blown away with what she can achieve in such a short period of time ❤️

With the warmer weather approaching, a lot of owners are looking to book their dogs in for a groom ☀️

I’ve had an influx of bookings and enquiries over the past week, which is lovely to see, especially as a newer business!

So if you’re planning on booking your dog in for a groom, or bath & blow dry, over the next couple of months, then please get in touch as soon as possible to secure a space!

I’m able to offer Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.

I don’t want to leave anyone disappointed, but there is only one Beth and a limited amount of space 😂

And I still want to offer the same high quality service to all of my clients 🐾

16/05/2024

Thank you to Beth and dad for my delivery of leads from Ocean Leash ❤

The leads from Ocean Leash are the world's strongest, softest, and are eco friendly! All are handmade and made from upcycled trawler nets. 20% of each sale goes to dog welfare and UK river and ocean programmes.

Mabel at the age of three is still hard work on a lead, however, with her own Ocean Leash lead, she is more manageable and it is easy on my hand and wrist!

https://www.thelynvalleydoghouse.com/product-page/ocean-leash-recycled-dog-leads

15/05/2024

How are your dogs teeth? Is there a build up of tartar? Doggy breath?

Let us help you to clean your dogs teeth without using harmful dental sticks ❤

Introducing Nobblys dental dog chews, a natural vegetarian chew (60g). Each chew promotes dental health by helping to reduce tartar build-up thanks to its unique shape and nobbles! Each treat is also gluten and grain free as well as low fat, making it a great complementary dental treat for dogs with or without special diets.

The natural peanut butter flavour is a tasty, trending ingredient that all dogs love!

The longer nobbles on the Tough Brush provide an easy grip for paws, as well as help fight plaque and tartar buildup in teeth.

Time to try something new?

https://www.thelynvalleydoghouse.com/product-page/nobblys-dental-dog-chew

14/05/2024

Introducing our amazing Billie & Co Bandana collection!

Lovingly made by Tess, under the watchful eyes of Billie, Billie & Co create bandana's that embodies individual style with subtle, sophisticated designs. Whether you like a pop of colour, or a classic look, you'll find something perfect for your dog!

The fabric quality is high, but so is the practicality, they're all machine washable and made to last.

Tess has also created a range made from a beautiful pink floral fabric, just for us. You will not see this bandana anywhere else - perfect for the Spring/Summer season.

https://www.thelynvalleydoghouse.com/best-of-the-south-west

13/05/2024

🐕🐕Thank you again to everyone who took part in our first ever Steampunk Dog Show on Saturday. Everyone made so much effort and it was such a lovely way to spend an afternoon! Same time next year & Lynmouth Cliff Railway 🎩🎩

12/05/2024

We hope everyone is having a great Sunday!

This week we start at 12.30pm on Monday and will be closed on Friday ❤

New deliveries are coming in from Ocean Leash and a restock of our deli 🐾

See you next week x

12/05/2024

A BIG thank you to everyone who joined us for our first ever Steampunk Dog Show!

Thank you to Rebecca, Ashley and Rob from Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway for organising such a wonderful day.

Thank you to Charles, Evie and gang from Garson House for allowing us to use their beautiful garden for the event and for judging our glorious dogs!

Thank you to Lucy from Exmoor Uncommon, John and Juliette from &peculiarthings and Joanne Fuller for all their donations to make the backdrop look weird and wonderful.

And now on to the winners:
Magnificent Madams: Winnie
Gorgeous Gents: Luke
Best Dressed: Hilda

We took so many photo's and videos yesterday, it's going to take some time to go through them but fingers crossed, I will be able to share with everyone tomorrow night!

Have an amazing weekend.