The Hound Hub

The Hound Hub Your local pet care providers! Welcome to The Hound Hub! We are a fully insured, local provider of premium pet care services in Wanaka and surrounding areas.

Established in 2014 and based in central Wanaka for all your dog walking, in-your-home pet sitting, dog daycare and dog grooming needs. We specialise in dog grooming, doggy daycare, dog walking, and in-home pet sitting, all year round. (Please note we do not offer a boarding/overnight service). At The Hound Hub, your pets' welfare is our top priority in everything we do. Our experienced team is pa

ssionate about animals and dedicated to providing exceptional care for your furry friends. Whether you need a daily dog walker or a pet sitter while you're away, we offer flexible, reliable services to meet your needs. Please note that advance bookings are essential.

Spotlight is on the sweet Max! Max is one of our regular walkers, heโ€™s a gorgeous little cheeky cocker spaniel who just ...
16/12/2024

Spotlight is on the sweet Max! Max is one of our regular walkers, heโ€™s a gorgeous little cheeky cocker spaniel who just loves his walkies. He really seems to enjoys the company of our doggy walker companion, Turtle (a cocker spaniel x) and just loves getting out and about, sniffing all the smells, going for dips in the lake and getting to meet other people and dogs along the way!

If your interested in booking some walks for your dog, please check out our website to find out more about our dog walking services: https://www.thehoundhub.co.nz

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Yes we do! Please remember to mention this when you drop off your dog and weโ€™ll be sure to only use our hypoallergenic s...
09/12/2024

Yes we do! Please remember to mention this when you drop off your dog and weโ€™ll be sure to only use our hypoallergenic shampoo/conditioner and no additional products. If you have been prescribed a medicated shampoo for your dog, please bring this along too ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿคฉ

Some action shots from the recent group hike crew!๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ
06/12/2024

Some action shots from the recent group hike crew!๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ

When you go to book your next appointment online, you'll notice some changes to our pricing structure. We now have a two...
28/11/2024

When you go to book your next appointment online, you'll notice some changes to our pricing structure. We now have a two-tiered system which is a 'regulars rate' (if your last appointment was 8 weeks ago or less) and a higher rate for everyone else.

We understand if this means you need to look at other options - we are big proponents of finding a groomer that is the best fit for YOU.

โ“Why have we done this?โ“

๐Ÿถ We notice a HUGE difference in behaviour between dogs who come every 8 weeks or less, and those who don't. Dogs who come less often are often more anxious and fearful, as it's simply not a common occurrence in their routine for them to get used to. In an ideal world we'd switch to a business model than only allows for dogs on a regular schedule, but we understand that doesn't work for everyone so increasing the rate means we're still able to help you at your preferred frequency.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Grooming more difficult/anxious/fearful dogs takes a lot longer, and even the dogs who are not more anxious or difficult have much more coat after a longer length of time between grooms, which requires more time and more product. We're trying to help keep our business sustainable.

๐Ÿคธ It's also a way to recognise the loyalty of our regular clients. By introducing this pricing system we don't have to do our usual annual price increase. We're locking in BOTH these rates until at least 1st April 2026 ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐ŸชŸ Transparency - our pricing has previously had a price range (for example, a small breed full groom was previously $95-145), however we've found this to be confusing to our customers and potentially off-putting for you to be unsure the price you're going to pay. Businesses are experiencing much higher costs, but we know that everyday cost of living is rising at a rapid rate too, so we know it's important to be transparent so you can make the decision to book with us or not. By having these two set rates available, we can hold ourselves accountable to our pricing and you can be sure that there are not going to be any surprises. (And our top price is now much LESS than what the top end of the scale was previously!)

Thanks so much for your understanding!

Emily x

While we do have larger dogs in daycare who have been coming for a while, we are currently only accepting small/medium d...
26/11/2024

While we do have larger dogs in daycare who have been coming for a while, we are currently only accepting small/medium dogs under 15kg ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿถ

Heads up everyone, itโ€™s nearing holiday season and we will be closed from 21st December until 14th January (20th Dec las...
20/11/2024

Heads up everyone, itโ€™s nearing holiday season and we will be closed from 21st December until 14th January (20th Dec last day open for 2024, 15th Jan first day back 2025!)

Some snaps from our lovely daycare doggies today: Rusty, Ralphy, Ted, Poppy, Chess, Turtle and Luna
19/11/2024

Some snaps from our lovely daycare doggies today:
Rusty, Ralphy, Ted, Poppy, Chess, Turtle and Luna

We have plenty of stock in time for the weekend! Come and grab a bag or a sample ๐Ÿถ๐ŸพWe love working with Adam and Lizzie ...
14/11/2024

We have plenty of stock in time for the weekend! Come and grab a bag or a sample ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ

We love working with Adam and Lizzie from .nz, because it's so clear how passionate they are about providing a quality, nutritious food for our doggies. It couldn't be more local, being made by Adam himself right here in Wanaka!

This food is flying out the door and we've yet to meet a dog who doesn't love it ๐Ÿพ

By purchasing from us at The Hound Hub you're supporting not one, but TWO local businesses! And we couldn't be more grateful ๐Ÿฅฐ

Answer: As early as possible, once theyโ€™ve had all their puppy vaccinationsItโ€™s never to early to get your pup started o...
14/11/2024

Answer: As early as possible, once theyโ€™ve had all their puppy vaccinations

Itโ€™s never to early to get your pup started on their grooming journey! In fact, we recommend booking them in for an introductory session with us as young as possible, once theyโ€™ve had all their puppy vaccinations.

Studies by animal behaviourists have shown that a puppyโ€™s formative learning period is before 16 weeks old - this means that if you wait until after this age before introducing them to a salon environment (or any new experience, for example travelling in the car, meeting strangers etc) they are likely to develop pre-conditioned fear which can be difficult to reverse.

We definitely notice a marked difference in confidence and behaviour between the dogs who came to us as very young puppies and the ones who didnโ€™t start coming until they were older.

A fearful dog can be very difficult to groom, sometimes not even possible. This means not only do we have unhappy doggies but also unhappy owners where worse case scenario is having to spend a fortune in training sessions ๐Ÿ˜ข

To book your pup in for their 1st groom, head to our website: https://www.thehoundhub.co.nz

11/11/2024

A little compilation of our dog walks over the past few weeks. This includes our solo walks, group walks and daycare dog walks. If youโ€™re interested in booking your dog in for a walk please go to our website (link in comments!) ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ

A collab with  for the month of November! Treat yourself and your pup ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿพ
04/11/2024

A collab with for the month of November! Treat yourself and your pup ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿพ

Introducing Tayla! Tayla is our new grooming assistant and she is also a beauty therapist. You can check out her work he...
01/11/2024

Introducing Tayla!
Tayla is our new grooming assistant and she is also a beauty therapist. You can check out her work here:

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐Ÿพ

27/10/2024

A big spring makeover for Ted the westiepoo last week! We LOVE his fluffy winter coat but it was definitely time for a new 'do now the weather is getting warmer (supposedly!) ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ

Busy season is here and our available bookings are becoming pretty sparse! Just a heads up to all our regular clients, w...
24/10/2024

Busy season is here and our available bookings are becoming pretty sparse! Just a heads up to all our regular clients, we're currently booking up approx 1-2 weeks ahead and the wait time will only increase as we get closer to Christmas. Once we're full we're full, so don't miss out!

We do have a waiting list running but of course there are no guarantees, so we would suggest booking something in THEN getting on the waiting list, so at least you have something even if it's a little later than your preference.

Bookings can be made easily online, the link is in the comments ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ

Introducing Turtle! Turtle started off as a daycare attendee and joined our team last winter with his human as a dog com...
21/10/2024

Introducing Turtle! Turtle started off as a daycare attendee and joined our team last winter with his human as a dog companion walker! Turtle loves his job and he takes his role very seriously. He is a very friendly, submissive boy and provides the option for a companion for dogs who might enjoy a doggie friend on their walk. Even if your dog is a little shy or unsure, we find Turtle is a great option as heโ€™s gentle and has a very easy going, happy-go-lucky nature. Donโ€™t worry if your dog isnโ€™t keen on having a doggy companion on their walk, we provide the option for that too. For more information on our dog walking services please head to our website: thehoundhub.co.nz/dogwalking

18/10/2024

A small selection of some of our lovely dog grooms over the past week ๐Ÿถโœจ
If you need to get your dog groomed, please book online (link in comments!) ๐Ÿพ

Address

23 Reece Crescent
Wanaka
9305

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

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Wanaka Dog Walking & Pet Sitting offers a friendly and professional service to help you to look after your pets while you work or are away. We also offer a full range of dog grooming services in our home salon located in central Wanaka. We are fully insured and certified in pet first aid.

We employ a team of highly professional, experienced and skilled animal carers. Each staff member has been very carefully selected and thoroughly background checked. We are confident that they will provide all our customers with the same excellent level of service we have always been able to offer. Each staff member undergoes training in basic canine behaviour and handling using a standardised system endorsed by canine behaviourists, which aligns with our force-free, positive reinforcement philosophies.

We have experience with all animals including dogs, cats, chickens, small animals, reptiles and horses. We are confident in administering medications to your pets where necessary, including insulin injections.

For more information about our full range of services visit www.wanakadogwalking.com or email [email protected]