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.

When your ride pulls up and you’re already posted at the window like, ‘Let’s goooo!’Izzy knows it’s time for adventure! ...
03/26/2025

When your ride pulls up and you’re already posted at the window like, ‘Let’s goooo!’

Izzy knows it’s time for adventure!

03/25/2025

Let’s talk about hydration on dog hikes🐾💦

When dogs are out on the trail, they can get dehydrated a lot faster than we might think — especially on warm days or longer adventures. And unlike us, they can’t say, “Hey, I’m thirsty!”

That’s why our trained professionals carry fresh, clean water and collapsible bowls for the whole pack, and we’re always watching for early signs of dehydration — things like heavy panting, dry or sticky gums, or sudden fatigue.

If you’re hiking with your own pup, bring more water than you think you’ll need, offer it often, and don’t wait for them to act thirsty. A hydrated dog is a safe and happy adventurer, and that is always our goal on the trail!

As the weather starts warming up in Oak Ridge, we’re trading in frosty mornings for sunny trails — and that means hydrat...
03/24/2025

As the weather starts warming up in Oak Ridge, we’re trading in frosty mornings for sunny trails — and that means hydration is everything. 💦

Whether we’re scaling ridges or splashing in creeks, we always make sure our pack has access to fresh water and plenty of breaks when needed to rest and recharge. Dogs can overheat fast, and they don’t sweat like we do — so staying hydrated is one of the best ways to keep them safe and happy on the trail.

With our adventures, every hike comes with built-in water stops, shaded breaks if necessary, and certified professionals who know the signs of dehydration and heat stress. We're not just hiking — we're hiking smart.

☀️ Bring a collapsible bowl.
💧 Pack extra water (for you and your pup).
🐶 Watch for signs like excessive panting or slowing down.

Pro tip: If your dog starts to get too warm, dip their paws in cool water or wet down their flanks — it can help lower their body temperature quickly and safely.

Warmer days are ahead, and we’re ready to hit the trails — responsibly!

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03/22/2025

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🐶🌲 Why Your Dog Needs More Outdoor Adventures! 🌿🏃‍♂️Getting outside isn’t just fun for your pup—it’s essential for their...
03/20/2025

🐶🌲 Why Your Dog Needs More Outdoor Adventures! 🌿🏃‍♂️

Getting outside isn’t just fun for your pup—it’s essential for their health and happiness! Here’s why outdoor activities like hiking, running, and exploring are some of the best things you can do for your dog:

✅ Physical Health: Regular outdoor exercise helps prevent obesity, improves joint health, and keeps muscles strong. A tired dog is a happy (and healthy) dog!
✅ Mental Stimulation: New sights, smells, and sounds keep your dog’s brain engaged, reducing boredom and destructive behaviors at home.
✅ Socialization: Meeting other dogs and people on the trail helps build confidence and good manners.
✅ Stress Reduction: Just like us, dogs benefit from fresh air and nature, which lowers anxiety and boosts overall well-being.

Let's make outdoor time a priority—your pup will thank you! 🐾💚

📍 Looking for group adventures for your dog? Check out our website for info on Adventure Hikes! Link in Bio 🏞️🐕

🐾 Hiking with Your Dog: Tips for a Safe & Fun Adventure! 🏞️🐕Taking your dog on a hike is an amazing way to bond, exercis...
03/20/2025

🐾 Hiking with Your Dog: Tips for a Safe & Fun Adventure! 🏞️🐕

Taking your dog on a hike is an amazing way to bond, exercise, and explore the great outdoors together! But before you hit the trail, make sure you’re prepared with these safety tips:

✅ Check Their Gear – Ensure your dog’s harness and leash are secure and fit properly. A well-fitted harness gives you better control and prevents slipping out.

💧 Pack Extra Water & a Collapsible Bowl – Dogs can get dehydrated quickly, especially on warm days. Always bring more water than you think you’ll need!

🥾 Choose Dog-Friendly Trails – Some trails have rough terrain or restrictions on dogs. Check ahead to find a pup-friendly route!

☀️ Watch the Weather – Hot pavement, extreme cold, or high humidity can be dangerous for your dog. Hike early in the morning or late in the evening during hot months.

🐕 Leash Up & Follow Trail Etiquette – Even if your dog is well-behaved off-leash, keeping them leashed helps protect wildlife, other hikers, and your pup from unexpected dangers.

🌿 Check for Ticks & Burrs – After the hike, inspect your dog’s paws, fur, and ears for ticks, burrs, or cuts. A quick once-over can prevent discomfort and health issues.

💩 Leave No Trace – Bring p**p bags and pack out all waste to keep the trails clean for everyone!

Happy hiking! 🏕️🐶 Tag us in your adventure photos—we’d love to see where you and your pup explore! 📸🐾

🌸🐾 SPRING POLL TIME! 🐾🌸We’re ready to kick off spring adventures with our furry friends! 🌞🌳What’s your dog’s favorite sp...
03/20/2025

🌸🐾 SPRING POLL TIME! 🐾🌸

We’re ready to kick off spring adventures with our furry friends! 🌞🌳

What’s your dog’s favorite spring activity? Let us know by voting in the poll below! 👇

👍Hiking the trails 🌲
🥰Playing in the creek 💦
❤️Chasing Squirrels 🐾
😂Rolling in the grass 🌿

Comment below if your dog has a special springtime tradition we missed!💚🐕

🌲Adventure awaits! 🪨Ernie is making the most of our local bike 🚲 obstacle course, the Dirt Lab in Haw Ridge, and is turn...
03/12/2025

🌲Adventure awaits! 🪨

Ernie is making the most of our local bike 🚲 obstacle course, the Dirt Lab in Haw Ridge, and is turning it into the ultimate canine playground 🛝

With bridges to cross, platforms to climb, and new challenges at every turn, this kind of enrichment is a fantastic way to engage both body 💪 and mind 🧠 . Mental stimulation for dogs is just as important as physical exercise—navigating different surfaces and heights helps build confidence 😎, improves coordination 🕺, and tires your dog out 😴 in the best way possible.

✅Next time you’re out, look to the Dirt Lab for safe, dog-friendly obstacles to add some variety to your pup’s routine 🤹

(Be sure to check for bikers 🚴and be respectful of the space—safety 👷‍♂️ comes first for everyone enjoying the trail!)

Feeling like Spring 🌱
03/09/2025

Feeling like Spring 🌱

🐶Dog body language: Olive is channeling her inner warrior—tense, alert, and prepared to bark a very intimidating warning...
03/07/2025

🐶Dog body language:

Olive is channeling her inner warrior—tense, alert, and prepared to bark a very intimidating warning (from a safe distance).

🐴Horse body language:

Blissfully unbothered. It has met squirrels with more attitude.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our pet painting class yesterday! We had such a wonderful time seeing all...
03/05/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our pet painting class yesterday! We had such a wonderful time seeing all the creativity, love, and laughter that went into each masterpiece. Your pets are truly one-of-a-kind, and now you have a beautiful work of art to match!

It was amazing to watch everyone bring their furry friends to life on canvas, and we’re so grateful for your support and enthusiasm. Whether it was your first time painting or you’re a seasoned artist, your dedication and love for your pets shined through every brushstroke.

We can’t wait to see you all again at our next event—stay tuned for more fun activities!

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03/03/2025

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February’s Highlights of what The Houndry sends each other “Behind the Scenes” 😂 *The last screen shot is of an interact...
02/28/2025

February’s Highlights of what The Houndry sends each other “Behind the Scenes” 😂 *The last screen shot is of an interaction with Arlo who is up for adoption at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter! All of the volunteers love him and he is a great all around dog!

🐾 We hope you’re enjoying your weekend as much as we enjoy spending time with these puppers 😍
02/22/2025

🐾 We hope you’re enjoying your weekend as much as we enjoy spending time with these puppers 😍

🔎 When you adjust your ears for better sniff reception.
02/20/2025

🔎 When you adjust your ears for better sniff reception.

02/18/2025

🎨✨ Get ready for a pawsitively amazing event! Join us for our very first Pet Painting Class of 2025!

No artistic skills? No problem! Everyone is welcome to unleash their creativity.

Visit our website at www.thehoundryllc.com/petpaintingclass for all the details and to secure your spot! Let’s create some tail-wagging masterpieces together! 🐕🎉

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
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Let’s talk about hydration on dog hikes🐾💦 When dogs are out on the trail, they can get dehydrated a lot faster than we might think — especially on warm days or longer adventures. And unlike us, they can’t say, “Hey, I’m thirsty!” That’s why our trained professionals carry fresh, clean water and collapsible bowls for the whole pack, and we’re always watching for early signs of dehydration — things like heavy panting, dry or sticky gums, or sudden fatigue. If you’re hiking with your own pup, bring more water than you think you’ll need, offer it often, and don’t wait for them to act thirsty. A hydrated dog is a safe and happy adventurer, and that is always our goal on the trail! #AdventuresWithTheHoundry #OakRidgeTN #AndersonCounty

🎶 Mystery bird call alert! 🎶 While out on the trails, Amanda heard one of her favorite birds. Can you guess which bird is making this sound? 🤔🧐 Drop your guesses in the comments! 👇🐦✨ #birdnerd #mysterybird #oakridgetn #adventureswiththehoundry

Current status at Elza Gate 😍🐸

The sweet sound of a happy pup and 🧠 wheels turning 😄🥰 #adventurewalkswiththehoundry #dogasmr #snuffleupagus #beagle #being #beaglebeingabeagle

❄️Snow much fun!⛄️ Does your pup like to romp in the snow ⛷️ or would they rather stay curled up in the cozy warmth? 😴 Show us in the comments! We would love to see how they feel about the snow 😍 #snowday #dogsinsnow #snowdogsofinstagram

Meet Maggie. 👑 Maggie is a Dinosaur Princess. Maggie also just celebrated her 𝟙𝟝𝕥𝕙 birthday. 🎉 Her vet recommended she take it a little slower, but Maggie is still a feisty diva who likes to go. To protect her joints but *still give Maggie the mental stimulation she needs,* 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 is how her adventure hikes look now. 😁We’ve walked plenty of Golden Oldies (as we like to call them), from dogs in wheelchairs to 20 minute sniffaris that total 20 feet. 😄 Senior pups, those with special needs, you name it-they all deserve to have adventures, too! And we love spoiling every one of them. 🥰 Sign up for a meet and greet on our website TheHoundryLLC.com #olddogsarethebestdogs #adventurewalkswiththehoundry #sassyoldlady #dontletherfoolyou

🎊 New year 🐶 new puppy? Responsible puppy parenting means keeping your new dog off of and away from ground that could be contaminated with diseases they aren’t yet immune to. 😷 However, puppies 6-18 weeks of age are in prime condition to learn 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡, 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 and information which can be missed due to these restrictions. What should you do?! 😰 Risk their health or “socialize?!” Have no fear, that’s where we come in. 🦹‍♀️ With our new Puppy Program, we will provide your pup with opportunities to 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 as they grow! Our puppy-safe adventures include ones like Spuds had here! We will watch rowers from afar, “meet” horses, and learn that other new sights, smells, and scenes can be good things! Your puppy will be our guide as we give them the opportunity to “socialize” without being tossed into overwhelming situations. Our Puppy Program offers 10 weeks of enriching experiences, 2 days a week. Once your new puppy is fully vaccinated, we’ll introduce them to other dogs during a few adventure walks. 🥾 Check out our website for more info ➡️ https://thehoundryllc.com/puppyprogram #adventurewalkswiththehoundry #letsgoonanadventure

🎊 New year 🐶 new puppy? Responsible puppy parenting means keeping your new dog off of and away from ground that could be contaminated with diseases they aren’t yet immune to. 😷 However, puppies 6-18 weeks of age are in prime condition to learn 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡, 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 and information which can be missed due to these restrictions. What should you do?! 😰 Risk their health or “socialize?!” Have no fear, that’s where we come in. 🦹‍♀️ With our new Puppy Program, we will provide your pup with opportunities to 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 as they grow! Our puppy-safe adventures include ones like Spuds had here! We will watch rowers from afar, “meet” horses, and learn that other new sights, smells, and scenes can be good things! Your puppy will be our guide as we give them the opportunity to “socialize” without being tossed into overwhelming situations. Our Puppy Program offers 10 weeks of enriching experiences, 2 days a week. Once your new puppy is fully vaccinated, we’ll introduce them to other dogs during a few adventure walks. 🥾 Check out our website for more info ➡️ https://thehoundryllc.com/puppyprogram #adventurewalkswiththehoundry #letsgoonanadventure

Do you know what’s “normal” for your pupper? 🤔 Knowing what’s “normal” for your specific pets provides a baseline and reference point for their health and well-being, which can make anything “wrong” more noticeable. We call this a☝️Head to Tail👇: 💁 This can be very easy to incorporate into your routine snuggle sessions! Use treats as necessary, and as you gently pet your dog (or cat, guinea pig, etc.!) be mindful of what you feel. Starting at their head, as you pet them, do you feel any bumps or soft spots? What does your dog’s muzzle feel like? How clear are their eyes? 🔎 Are their ears clean or waxy inside? Does their nose have any cracks? What condition are their teeth in? Rub along each area of your doggo, breaking this up into multiple sessions as needed, and note what you feel. Making this part of your regular cuddle time may help you notice any differences in their breathing, paw pads, nails, fur, etc. sooner rather than later! AND 🤫 this will build a sweeter bond between you both as you enjoy these calm moments together. 🥰 As if we needed another reason for that..😉 #didyouknow #tuesdaytipswiththehoundry #themoreyouknow

Pup Winter Weather Tips at Calamity’s Coffee

One more from Penny and Wyatt 🤦 Such a little brother. #adventurewalkswiththehoundry #somanysmellstosmell #movegetouttheway #exploreoakridge

Have you ever arrived back home and your dog did this? Do you know why?! It’s not just a stretch because they were snoozing (like Remy happened to be 😉)- it’s a dog’s version of a 𝙃𝙐𝙂! 😍 A version of a “play bow,” this adorable stretchy-bow towards you means, “Oh HI, you’re back ♥️ missed you ♥️ and love you so much!” As if we couldn’t love our pups any more 🤗🥰 #tuesdaytipswiththehoundry #didyouknow #puppylove #dogsarethebest

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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.