The Gentle Dog Company

The Gentle Dog Company ⭐️5 star licence awarded Home Boarding♥️Pet Sitting & bespoke Walking Services. Based in Yarm-on-Tees

Right by your side 🎶❤️ our Gentle dog mentor Pickle taking her pet sit for puppy Cooper very seriously indeed ❤️❤️❤️ Loi...
28/08/2024

Right by your side 🎶❤️ our Gentle dog mentor Pickle taking her pet sit for puppy Cooper very seriously indeed ❤️❤️❤️ Lois Robson

Happy days at My Happy Hounds. Our treasure Barney bear 🐻 on his summer holiday with me and the girls❤️
28/08/2024

Happy days at My Happy Hounds. Our treasure Barney bear 🐻 on his summer
holiday with me and the girls❤️

Little princess Maia on her gentle dog summer hollibobs 🏡❤️ Thankyou for all the fun, all the cuddles and all the laught...
27/08/2024

Little princess Maia on her gentle dog summer hollibobs 🏡❤️ Thankyou for all the fun, all the cuddles and all the laughter you brought. We loved having you love , from Pauline, Nina and your special completely inseparable pal Daisy 🌼### 🏡❤️ Eaglescliffe Pet Care

Oh Murphy! ❤️🐕‍🦺 🌊 I love this photo of one of our magnificent working cockers on his recent pet sitting holiday with t...
27/08/2024

Oh Murphy! ❤️🐕‍🦺 🌊 I love this photo of one of our magnificent working cockers on his recent pet sitting holiday with the Gentle Dog Company. Beautiful boy you’ve been an absolute pleasure . Thankyou to my wonderful pet sitting team for taking such good care .❤️ 🏡❤️ Brooke Raw Dan Raw

To see this wonderful boy of ours slashing safely about in the water whilst on his pet sit just warms my heart ❤️ . Well...
27/08/2024

To see this wonderful boy of ours slashing safely about in the water whilst on his pet sit just warms my heart ❤️ . Well done Ludo …. I bet you loved that son !
Thankyou to my wonderful pet sitter team for another safe and very very happy holiday dog 🐕 🐕‍🦺🐕🐕‍🦺🥰🏡

Happy 1st Birthday Arthur 🐕🎂🐾♥️ You are crazy and gorgeous and we love you very much ♥️Thankyou for sharing your special...
15/08/2024

Happy 1st Birthday Arthur 🐕
🎂🐾♥️ You are crazy and gorgeous and we love you very much ♥️Thankyou for sharing your special birthday biscuits with your pals . Thankyou Arthur’s mummy 🤣♥️ ###

Thankyou to our wonderful team member Lois for her exceptional care as always; ‘above and beyond’, and thankyou to Julia...
14/08/2024

Thankyou to our wonderful team member Lois for her exceptional care as always; ‘above and beyond’, and thankyou to Julian at Thirsk Veterinary Centre for taking such good care of our poorly boy Elvis when his mummy was away ❤️‍🩹

Beach days with the Gentle dogs ♥️
13/08/2024

Beach days with the Gentle dogs ♥️

The Happiest of Birthdays for Pickle & her Gentle Dog friends 🎂♥️ what better than a special party for our special girl ...
13/08/2024

The Happiest of Birthdays for Pickle & her Gentle Dog friends 🎂♥️ what better than a special party for our special girl at My Happy Hounds Lois Robson

Oh Harvey you gorgeous boy♥️ A joy to have as always , with his big heart and gentle soul Glynis Pattison
05/08/2024

Oh Harvey you gorgeous boy♥️ A joy to have as always , with his big heart and gentle soul Glynis Pattison

Fair to say my beautiful little Minnie is thoroughly enjoying her Gentle Dog hollibobs and as always an absolute pleasur...
05/08/2024

Fair to say my beautiful little Minnie is thoroughly enjoying her Gentle Dog hollibobs and as always an absolute pleasure to have 🏡♥️
Jayne Reid

And they made it ! My gorgeous boy and Ama here for my birthday 🎁 Thankyou to Alison & Harry at My Happy Hounds for the ...
02/08/2024

And they made it ! My gorgeous boy and Ama here for my birthday 🎁 Thankyou to Alison & Harry at My Happy Hounds for the most beautiful place for them to stay

Congratulations to our beautiful Pickle 🏆👏🏆♥️Lois Robson ###x
29/07/2024

Congratulations to our beautiful Pickle 🏆👏🏆♥️Lois Robson ###x

Very close to my heart ♥️ Our senior dogs are a huge & treasured treasured part of The Gentle Dog Company and we adapt o...
27/07/2024

Very close to my heart ♥️ Our senior dogs are a huge & treasured treasured part of The Gentle Dog Company and we adapt our services to with love to suit them . Always learning . Thankyou to my wonderful walkers and pet sitters who work so hard with me to make sure they get just as much from it all as our youngsters in different ways 💟 Thanks to our clients who entrust them to us 💟and thanks as always forever to Isabella at Thirsk Veterinary Centre who helped me give my beloved Toby his wonderful last years filled with happiness and dignity ❤️‍🩹
Lois Robson Bernice Whalley

Darcy Rosie and Basil 💙💜💖 Just look at those little faces on their first pet sit prep day with Lois 🥰Thankyou Lois💟 Lois...
27/07/2024

Darcy Rosie and Basil 💙💜💖 Just look at those little faces on their first pet sit prep day with Lois 🥰Thankyou Lois💟 Lois Robson

My baby Alfie ( altho he’s all grown up now ♥️🤣) …. and his baby nephew Dougie . They absolutely loved their adventures...
23/07/2024

My baby Alfie ( altho he’s all grown up now ♥️🤣) …. and his baby nephew Dougie . They absolutely loved their adventures at My Happy Hounds with us , so lovely to have them together to stay Caitlin Hutchinson Angela Hutchinson 🐶♥️

Some of Lois’ beautiful photos of her little gang this week . Milo, Pickle, Maia , Rocco , Cooper , Otter & Mabel ♥️♥️Ph...
23/07/2024

Some of Lois’ beautiful photos of her little gang this week . Milo, Pickle, Maia , Rocco , Cooper , Otter & Mabel ♥️♥️
Phil Roberts Eaglescliffe Pet Care

Siesta time at the Gentle Dog House 🏡♥️ After a busy morning at their secure field Sergio , George & Mery garden snoozin...
22/07/2024

Siesta time at the Gentle Dog House 🏡♥️ After a busy morning at their secure field Sergio , George & Mery garden snoozing 🪴 💤 , …with my little Daisy in there of course . What an absolutely beautiful group they’ve been . Such a pleasure to have had them for their holiday ♥️ Liz Donovan

Some of our beautiful cocker spaniels loving their trip to the beach ♥️🐾🌊
22/07/2024

Some of our beautiful cocker spaniels loving their trip to the beach ♥️🐾🌊

If I’m not mistaken those paws are growing very fast 🥰♥️🐾 Little Reggie enjoying his Gentle Dog home puppy sit with Lois...
22/07/2024

If I’m not mistaken those paws are growing very fast 🥰♥️🐾 Little Reggie enjoying his Gentle Dog home puppy sit with Lois . He’ll soon be old enough to join new friends at our puppy play sessions at My Happy Hounds ♥️ Lois Robson

Dougie’s mum said he slept all afternoon ♥️💤💤 Dreaming about his adventures with Daisy & Pickle at My Happy Hounds I’m s...
21/07/2024

Dougie’s mum said he slept all afternoon ♥️💤💤 Dreaming about his adventures with Daisy & Pickle at My Happy Hounds I’m sure ♥️ Lois Robson Caitlin Hutchinson

19/07/2024

CULTIVATING CALMNESS

We teach our dogs all sorts of things, but maybe don’t realise that teaching “calm” is also an important behaviour that has so many positive applications for both us and our dogs.

“Calm” can be defined as the absence of agitation or excitement; a feeling of tranquility; serenity and peace. These feelings are so often lacking in both our lives and that of our dogs.

Besides teaching dogs to settle on a mat or in another place or capturing and rewarding calm behaviour, here are some other ways to promote calmness.

Scenting or sniffing is a really effective and simple way to promote relaxation. It lowers the pulse rate and creates feelings of wellbeing.

Chewing is another powerful relaxation tool. Dogs use the chewing to relieve stress, frustration or anxiety. Chewing has a calming effect on the adrenal-pituitary axis in the brain which triggers the release of endorphins. It’s like self-medication for stress or anxiety.

Relaxing music that is specifically made for dogs can also work well, especially with dogs that get over excited in a car or have storm or firework fear.

When playing an exciting, high-energy game with your dog, take frequent breaks before starting up again to help your dog wind down and become calmer.

Aromatherapy, ear or other types of massage are other ways to help create calmness.

Cortisol holidays are also really important after a stressful event to prevent trigger stacking and allow cortisol levels to return to normal.

Conventional wisdom says that the ability to remain calm is a character trait that most of us lack, but Neuroscience teaches us that remaining calm under pressure is not an inborn trait, but a skill that needs to be learnt, practiced and managed and this applies to our dogs as well.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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Like little spring lambs ♥️♥️♥️
Like little spring lambs ♥️♥️♥️

Like 3 little spring lambs ; Hettie ,Mery and Betsy at Roxloe Dog Adventure Field with aunty B ♥️ Jane Dale

Our Roddy ♥️
Our Roddy ♥️

This brave boy ! Back with his ‘sisters’ Nina & Daisy for his hollibobs and walking again after a catastrophic spinal collapse . Where better to take him for his first adventure , than his happy place @myhappyhounds ♥️♥️♥️

Starting the day off with a smile 🥰♥️ Little Lottie and the flower bridge🌺 #licensedhomeboarding #securefields #miniaturedachshund

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🐾🐾Muddy paws 🐾🐾🐾🐾? Noooo problem ♥️ 🧽💦💦🧽#miniaturejackrussell #securefield #licensedhomeboarder #dogwalker #yarm

Saturday morning 🏡♥️
Saturday morning 🏡♥️

Just a little dog with canine dementia and stone deaf to boot having the best time at @myhappyhounds. My Toby 16 years young ♥️🐾
Just a little dog with canine dementia and stone deaf to boot having the best time at @myhappyhounds. My Toby 16 years young ♥️🐾

A beautiful morning at Roxloe despite all the rain we’ve had recently . Our sight hounds had an absolute ball with Bernice, doing what they were made for….running at speed; and no prey instinct present! 🥰 So proud of them . Hettie & Mery #italiangreyhound #blackwhippet @followers Bernice Whalley Roxloe Dog Adventure Field Roxloe Dog Adventure Field #dogwalker #licensedhomeboarder

All quiet in the Gentle Dog House 🏠♥️ 💤
All quiet in the Gentle Dog House 🏠♥️ 💤

Daisy watching over Barney while he has a little dream ♥️🐾💭

Oh Willow! ♥️ Our Gentle dogs having the best time with their Aunty B at Roxloe Dog Adventure Field♥️ Bernice Whalley Roxloe Dog Adventure Field Veena Rao

Not sure to call this where’s Dukey… or Minnie out the kettle on ♥️🫖🐾 My gorgeous little guests having a wonderful time at My Happy Hounds

Have to say when I’m boarding a lot I often don’t post as much …as I’m simply so busy with them and customer updates. But oh blimey this just made me laugh , and kind of suns it all up here at the gentle dog house 🏡♥️… morning til night 🤣🤣 Totally blessed with my gorgeous customers. Heres Hettie & Mery having a ball with Daisy ♥️ ( sound on 🤣) #licensedhomeboarder #blackwhippet #italiangreyhoundpuppy

Still got the heart of a lion this little old boy of mine 🦁 . Toby having a blast at Roxloe. He’s stone deaf , losing his sight and rather wobbly on his legs , but he’s safe here and just loves it so much ♥️

Oh Jakey ♥️ This little chap is having a very happy Gentle Dog extended pet sit. Such a brave old boy; he’s recently had a major cancer op and is recovering really well thanks to Ruth’s love and care . Lots & lots of fun too 🥰 #patterdaleterrier Get well little man ❤️‍🩹

Oooooo Poppy’s got the hang of it now ♥️#enrichmentgames #licensedhomeboarder #cockapoo #rescuedog

Oh Polly !🐾♥️ Kim’s gang having the most wonderful time at Roxloe Dog Adventure Field today . She made up the most cheeky game for Willow , Alfie and Douki to chase her . Just lovely 🥰 Veena Rao Kimberly Green Bernice Whalley Catherine Moon

This boy tho😍🥲♥️❤️‍🩹Our precious Roddy lost the use of his back legs after a catastrophic spinal collapse and well ….2 years of heartbreak and determination from his amazing mum & dad …. and here is is with me & Ruth back in one of our favourite woods as if there was never a problem ! 🤣♥️ ( can’t actually watch this without a tear in my eye ) 🥰Catherine Moon Bernice Whalley Kimberly Green Wear Referrals Veterinary Hospital Catherine Dickson #dachsund

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The Gentle Dog Company

Hi and welcome to The Gentle Dog Company. I am a dedicated, passionate and caring animal lover, lucky enough now semi retired from a long teaching career, to be able to dedicate my days to working with some of the most beautiful little creatures on the planet. I am licensed by SBC (in process of renewal) qualified in canine first aid and am fully insured.

I’ve worked with dogs and animals in many different capacities over the years as an owner, professional walker, home boarder and foster carer for the R.S.P.C.A. I have a wide variety of experience with different breeds and temperaments and enjoy ongoing success with puppy socialisation and socialisation for anxious or fearful dogs. I’m proud to say my walks are stimulating, safe, enjoyable and fun and importantly of different types and doggy mixes to suit the needs of different dogs.

I provide small group walks or 1:1 as preferred: from working breeds who enjoy our more robust countryside walks, to the ‘teeny tinys’ as I call them who at times (certainly not always) prefer something a little calmer and more sedate, or just being together with other little ones. Not forgetting of course carefully staged walks for the young puppies just starting out on their adventures in life and building happy doggy friendships.

Home from Home boarding is as it says on the tin. After a careful process of introduction to me, my dogs and my home over time before your holiday, your dog lives as a member of my family . I only provide boarding for a very small number at one time which enables me to provide exactly what I would want for my own dogs in terms of care, supervision, walking and love. There’s lots of that to go around . Please see my testimonials from customers.

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