Hockley Dog Care - Walker and Boarding

18/07/2024

Grass seed season is upon us ‼️

Also known as grass awns, darts, arrows, jack seeds….Whatever you call them, they can cause big issues with pets.

They can become lodged in between paws, up noses, in eyes, in ears or get stuck in fur. Because of the shape of them, they tend to go in nicely but they aren’t always easy to remove.

If they become embedded, your pet will likely need sedation so they can be removed safely.

There are things you can do to help avoid them…

1 - Avoid walking in grassy areas
2 - Post walk checks (ears, feet, eyes)
3 - Keep fur clipped short around these areas
4 - Look out for any swellings between toes
5 - Watch for head shaking after a walk

If in any doubt, that your pet may have a grass seed lodged somewhere it shouldn’t be, please call the practice in the first instance…They longer they are left, the trickier they can be to find!

08/07/2024

I have had a cancellation for September, if you are looking for a boarder please get in touch 🐾

01/06/2024

Buttercup field in full bloom, just need some more sunshine ☀️

20/05/2024

Some pictures from walks in the bluebells this year 🐾

03/05/2024

Happy 5th Birthday Murphy! Such a happy boy that is always wagging his tail 🐾

29/03/2024

25/03/2024

Due to recent short notice cancellations and date changes I will be introducing a 50% deposit for all holiday bookings from new clients.

I have tried to avoid this as wanted to offer flexibility. Where possible I will always try to accommodate changes but please understand as much as I love my job I do rely on the income to feed my own family. If an alternative free dog care arrangement comes up that’s lovely for you but it doesn’t support my business.

Also, if you haven’t confirmed dates then you do not have a booking with me. Asking if I can board your dog in a particular month doesn’t mean they are booked in to stay.

Thank you to all my clients that have and continue to board with me, also for all the recommendations. Without you I wouldn’t be able to continue doing what I do 🐾

31/01/2024

I have some walking spaces available, if interested please get in touch 🐾

15/01/2024

New dog groomer in Hockley:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552846745364

Am often asked for recommendations and I know they get booked up quick 🐾

1-2-1 Dog Groomer with 5 years experience C&G Level2 and Ipet Level 3 Diploma Qualified Fully Insured

31/12/2023

Thank you to all my lovely customers, it has been a joy looking after your fur babies this year! Feel truly blessed to have such wonderful clients, thank you for all the lovely cards and gifts. Best wishes to all for 2024 🐾

30/12/2023

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and isn’t feeling too confused with what day of the week it is! I have some walking spaces available Tuesday to Friday, please message me if interested. Minimum of two walks per week 🐾

27/12/2023

I hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas! If you are booking a holiday don’t forget to book your dog in for theirs. School holidays are booking up fast and only limited spaces left. Please note that bookings in school holidays are for a minimum of 7 nights and your dog must be able to board with others ☀️🏖️

21/12/2023

Beautiful Christmas bauble addition to our tree this year from Hansome Hugo 🥰🐾

08/12/2023

I still have a space available from 27th December, message me if interested🎄

Please note as with all school holiday bookings there is a minimum stay of 7 nights.

I have had a cancellation for December, if you are still looking for boarding I have a slot available from the 27th December. Please get in touch if you are interested 🐾

10/11/2023

I have had a cancellation for December, if you are still looking for boarding I have a slot available from the 27th December. Please get in touch if you are interested 🐾

06/11/2023

With Christmas not that far away I have some availability for day boarding so you don’t need to wor rey about your dog while shopping. Please get in touch if you are interested 🐾

06/11/2023

I currently have dog walking spaces available at 9am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. New clients would need to book a minimum of two walks per week, please message if you are interested 🐾

05/10/2023

Happy Birthday to the most laid back, super friendly, happiest boy in the world that I have the pleasure to look after!

15/08/2023

From September I have some walking slots available, please get in touch if interested 🐾

15/07/2023

As bookings for 2024 are now being taken I would like to remind all my clients of my current charges:

Day boarding:
£20 per day, drop off before 8am and pick up after 6pm will incur an additional charge

Overnight boarding:
£25 per night (solo boarding). Collection after 12pm on last day will incur an additional day rate charge of £20.

In 2024 I will also be introducing an additional charge for bank holidays.

18/06/2023

I have had a few walking slots become available please message if interested 🐾

09/06/2023

Beautiful buttercups in Hockley woods!

05/05/2023

A few more pics of the bluebells and these beauties with them in the woods this week 🐾

30/04/2023

Lots of reports recently of snake bites, take care as they come out of hibernation 🐍🐾

25/04/2023

Loving the bluebells 🐾

19/04/2023

Please be responsible, not all dogs like every dog, just as not all humans like every human 🐾

12/04/2023

Happy Birthday Rocco! Always a pleasure to have you with us taking over the beds and sofa 👑🥳

24/12/2022

Wishing all my truly wonderful clients a very Happy Christmas! Thank you all for your continued business this year and for trusting me with your precious family members 🐶🎄🐾

08/12/2022

I now have holiday bookings every month until January 2024. If you are looking to go away next year and want to book me you might be best checking what I have available in advance. January, March, April, July, August and September are full 🐾

18/10/2022

Muntjac mum and baby seen on a recent walk, lovely to see!