The Houndry

The Houndry The Houndry offers socialized dog walks and hikes around Oak Ridge, TN. Daycare will return!

The Houndry is an upcoming dog enrichment center that will offer activity based programs and training.

🔥 Tuesday Tip: Protect Those Paws from Summer Sizzle! 🐾☀️On hot days, sidewalks and trails can burn your dog’s paws — bu...
06/24/2025

🔥 Tuesday Tip: Protect Those Paws from Summer Sizzle! 🐾☀️

On hot days, sidewalks and trails can burn your dog’s paws — but a layer of beeswax-based paw balm can help keep them safe and comfy.

Here’s why we use it before every summer hike:

🐝 Creates a natural barrier against hot surfaces like pavement, gravel, and sand
💧 Seals in moisture to prevent cracking and dryness
🌿 Soothes sensitive pads after walks in the heat
🐶 Lick-safe and gentle, even for pups with allergies or sensitivities

🔥 Bonus Tip: Use the 5-second rule — if you can't hold the back of your hand to the pavement for 5 seconds, it's too hot for your dog!

We don’t leave home without it — because every paw deserves a little protection on the trail. 🥾🐕

🚨 Toxic Algae Alert: Keep Your Pup Safe During a High Heat Advisory! 🌊🐾Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can be deadly to...
06/23/2025

🚨 Toxic Algae Alert: Keep Your Pup Safe During a High Heat Advisory! 🌊🐾

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can be deadly to dogs — and it’s more common in hot, still water like ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Here’s what to watch for:

💚 Water that looks like pea soup or has green/blue scum
☠️ Dead fish or a strange smell near the water
⚠️ Signs in the area warning about algae blooms

Before your dog sips or swims:

✔️ Check the water first
✔️ Stick to clear, flowing water
✔️ When in doubt — keep out!
✔️ Rinse your dog after swimming just in case

Symptoms of exposure include vomiting, drooling, seizures, and lethargy. If your dog shows any of these, get to a vet ASAP.

Let’s keep those tails wagging safely! 🐶💦

It was a wet one this week and looking to be a hot one next week! 🌧️ 🌞 🌱 🍄
06/21/2025

It was a wet one this week and looking to be a hot one next week! 🌧️ 🌞 🌱 🍄

Matilda says “hi!”
06/19/2025

Matilda says “hi!”

🐍 Snake Bite Safety on the Trail 🐾⁣It’s that time of year when snakes are sunning themselves on trails and underbrush, a...
06/18/2025

🐍 Snake Bite Safety on the Trail 🐾⁣

It’s that time of year when snakes are sunning themselves on trails and underbrush, and while we usually steer clear of each other, accidents can happen. If you or your pup are bitten by a snake on the trail, here’s what to do:⁣

🔸 Stay Calm. Panic can speed up venom spread.⁣
🔸 Get to safety. Move away from the snake, but don’t run.⁣
🔸 Call for help ASAP. For dogs, call your vet or nearest emergency clinic immediately. For people, call 911 or get to the ER.⁣
🔸 Keep the bite area lower than the heart if possible, and limit movement.⁣
🔸 Do NOT try to suck out venom, apply ice, or use a tourniquet — those old myths can do more harm than good.⁣

For dogs:
🐶 Carry them if you can to reduce circulation.
🐶 Note the time and location of the bite and what the snake looked like (if safe to do so).

We always keep emergency vet numbers and a basic first aid kit on hand during our hikes with The Houndry. Snake bites are rare, but we’re always prepared. 💪

📍 Have you seen snakes on your hikes this season? Share your sightings below! 👇

🌊🐾 Trail Spotlight: Melton Lake Boardwalk! 🐾🌊If you’re looking for a trail where your pup can take in all the sights, so...
06/18/2025

🌊🐾 Trail Spotlight: Melton Lake Boardwalk! 🐾🌊

If you’re looking for a trail where your pup can take in all the sights, sounds, and smells nature has to offer: Melton Lake Boardwalk is one of our go-to spots! 👃🎶👀

It’s an easy walk with BIG enrichment:
🐦 Ospreys calling overhead
🐢 Turtles sunbathing
🦌 Deer grazing nearby
🦅 Turkey buzzards flying in formation
🚣 Boats gliding past
…and SO many smells from geese, ducks, and all the critters that call the lakeshore home. 🌾🦆

The pups get a full paw sensory experience—walking across sidewalk, boardwalk, grass, shoreline, and even big rocks. It’s like a mini nature museum under their feet! 🐾🪨🌿

💩 Bird p**p alert: We’re pros at dodging it, so while we let them sniff the world, we don’t let them taste it. (Taste is NOT a sense we encourage on this trail 😂)

☀️ Pro Tip: This trail is best for early mornings during summer—it’s wide open with minimal shade, so we get out before the sun cranks up the heat!

Go take a lakeside stroll that’s easy on the joints and heavy on the adventure.

🐶🌊💚

🐾 What’s This Pup Trying to Tell Us? 🌧️In yesterday’s photo, our sweet beagle buddy shows some classic signs of stress: ...
06/13/2025

🐾 What’s This Pup Trying to Tell Us? 🌧️

In yesterday’s photo, our sweet beagle buddy shows some classic signs of stress: ears hanging low, body stiff, and tail tucked tight. These signals are his way of saying, “I’m unsure about this!”—and given his background as a recent rescue with a fear of storms, it's no surprise the rain made him nervous. 💧

⚠️ Dogs communicate so much through body language—watching closely can help us respond with compassion and build trust, especially with dogs who have had a rough start.

📚 What we saw:
🐶 Droopy ears – not relaxed, but uncertain
🐶 Tucked tail – often a sign of fear or anxiety
🐶 Stiff body – indicates hesitation or discomfort

🌦️ The more we honor their emotions and move at their pace, the more confident and secure they become. This guy? He's since grown so much braver on the trail ❤️

➡️ Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight dog body language and how we support emotional wellness on every hike.

🧐🐾 What do you think this pup is trying to tell us?🔎Take a close look at his body language.Dogs may not speak our langua...
06/13/2025

🧐🐾 What do you think this pup is trying to tell us?

🔎Take a close look at his body language.

Dogs may not speak our language, but they’re always communicating. 💬
Understanding canine body language is key to safe and happy adventures — and it’s something we’re always paying attention to on every hike with The Houndry.

👇 Drop your guess in the comments! What do you think this dog is feeling right now?

☀️🐾 Summer Heat Tip: Protect Those Paws! 🐾☀️Did you know the pavement can get way hotter than the air around it? If it’s...
06/10/2025

☀️🐾 Summer Heat Tip: Protect Those Paws! 🐾☀️

Did you know the pavement can get way hotter than the air around it? If it’s hot enough to fry an egg 🍳, it’s definitely too hot for your pup’s paws!

🔥 Try the 5 Second Rule: Place the back of your hand on the pavement—if you can’t hold it there comfortably for 5 seconds, it’s too hot to walk!

Some pups, especially puppies 🐶 or dogs with sensitive pads, can burn their feet even when the pavement feels okay to us. That’s why at The Houndry, we use paw balm all summer long to help protect those toe beans on every adventure. 🌿👣

We also plan our hikes around the coolest parts of the day and stick to shady trails, dirt paths, and grassy routes whenever we can! 🏞️

Let’s keep those paws safe, happy, and hiking-ready! 💚

Millie blowing bubbles in the spring-fed creek 😍🫧
06/09/2025

Millie blowing bubbles in the spring-fed creek 😍🫧

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06/07/2025

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We strive to be THE place where you can leave your dog while you are away for your long shift and not have to worry about them for a minute! You can check in on your dog via live video and get a detailed up-to-the-minute report via our app. We wish to provide our community of dog lovers a service that is unlike any other in Oak Ridge. The Houndry has two separate areas for big dogs and little dogs (based on size AND temperment). The large dog space is over 2400 sq ft Indoors with 2500 sq ft outdoors as well, and the small dogs will have their own separate space and outdoor area away from the larger dogs. Our pick up and drop off hours run from 7am to 7pm with the option of extended hours for those working longer shifts for $3 every extra 15 minutes (per family). We have crates for rest breaks, lunch time (if you provide lunch) and time outs for rough play. ALL dogs will need to be FULLY vaccinated with Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella, and also be Spayed or Neutered if over the age of 6 months. Go to our website and fill out our New Client form on our website. Evaluation Days are $15 per family and every dog will need to be evaluated before they are accepted into the daycare program. That $15 then gets applied to their first full day! Call ahead to schedule a tour!

We are not a boarding facility and do not provide overnight care.