Sep 23, 2026
Doggy Day Care for Newtownards Owners: What to Expect
An honest guide for Newtownards owners weighing up doggy day care: the drive, the daily routine, and who it genuinely suits.
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Dog walking guides for Belfast and County Down, plus seasonal care advice and boarding information from our team at 12 Woodbreda Dr, Belfast BT8 7HZ. New entries are published every day.
Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
Dog Walks Newcastle, County Down: Water Safety Guide
A local's guide to Newcastle Promenade and Donard Forest, focused on exactly where a dog can safely get in the water and where they should not.
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Sep 23, 2026
Dog Walks Dundonald, Belfast: The Billy Neill Guide
A local, honest guide to walking your dog at Billy Neill Country Park in Dundonald, Belfast — routes, parking and off-lead reality.
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Sep 23, 2026
Getting a Dog Used to Being Handled: A Belfast Guide
A step-by-step way to get a Belfast dog comfortable with paws, ears and mouth being handled, so vets, groomers and boarding checks go smoothly.
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Sep 23, 2026
Bangor to Groomsport: The Dog Swimming Safety Guide
A local, honest guide to where dogs can and can't swim on the North Down Coastal Path between Bangor and Groomsport.
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Sep 23, 2026
Last-Minute Dog Boarding Carryduff: What to Do Now
A practical guide for Carryduff dog owners whose plans just changed, covering what boarding kennels actually need at short notice.
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Sep 23, 2026
Dog Walks West Belfast: Colin Glen with a Puppy
A practical, honest guide to taking a puppy round Colin Glen Forest Park, covering the quieter entrance, the easiest short loop, and the surfaces underfoot.
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Sep 23, 2026
Toys That Survive an Enthusiastic Retriever (Belfast)
A Belfast-based, choking-risk-aware guide to which toys actually withstand a strong retriever's jaws — and which ones only look tough.
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Sep 22, 2026
Barking at the Window All Day: A Belfast Fix
Why dogs in Belfast and County Down fixate on the window, and the practical changes that actually break the habit.
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Sep 22, 2026
Dog Walks Dromara, County Down: Slieve Croob Lead Guide
A straight-talking guide to walking a dog on Slieve Croob, Dromara — when it's sheep country, when it's nesting ground, and when to just keep the lead on.
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Sep 22, 2026
Dog Walks Bangor, County Down: Ballyholme with a Puppy
A practical, honest guide to walking a puppy at Ballyholme Beach and the Bangor coastal path, with short loops and real local detail.
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Sep 22, 2026
Dog Sitting While You're on Holiday: Newtownbreda
A practical, honest guide to sorting dog sitting or boarding around your holiday if you live near Newtownbreda, Carryduff or south Belfast.
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Sep 22, 2026
Dog Walks Newtownards: Whitespots Lead-On Seasons
A local's guide to walking your dog at Whitespots Country Park, Newtownards, and knowing exactly when the lead has to go back on.
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Sep 22, 2026
Puppy Classes & Trainers Around Belfast: A Real Guide
A straight-talking look at puppy classes and trainers around Belfast, covering what good training looks like and the warning signs worth walking away from.
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Sep 22, 2026
Dog Walks West Belfast: Divis with a Puppy
How to introduce a puppy to Divis and the Black Mountain safely, with short loops, honest terrain notes, and parking advice.
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Sep 22, 2026
Hiking the Mournes with a Dog: A Belfast Owner's Guide
A practical guide to hiking the Mournes with a dog, covering fitness, safe water, sheep and when to turn back.
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Sep 21, 2026
Dog Walks North Belfast: The Cave Hill Day Out Guide
A practical, honest guide to walking a dog at Cave Hill Country Park in North Belfast, from route and mud to where to dry off afterwards.
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Sep 21, 2026
Last-Minute Dog Boarding Belfast BT8: What to Do
A practical guide to finding genuine last-minute dog boarding around Belfast BT8 when your plans suddenly change.
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Sep 21, 2026
Dog Walks Newtownards: Scrabo Park for Senior Dogs
A realistic guide to walking an older or arthritic dog at Scrabo Country Park, Newtownards, with the flatter routes and where the benches actually are.
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Sep 21, 2026
Beach Days on the County Down Coast: A Belfast Guide
A practical look at County Down's dog-friendly beaches, covering seasonal bans, salt water sickness and sand ingestion for Belfast owners heading to the coast.
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Sep 21, 2026
Dog Walks Lisburn, County Antrim: The Wallace Park Guide
A proper day-out route around Wallace Park in Lisburn, plus how to handle a wet dog and where to go once you're both finished.
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Sep 21, 2026
Ageing Dogs: When Belfast Walks Need to Change
A practical guide for Belfast and County Down owners on spotting the early signs of an ageing dog and adjusting walks kindly, not drastically.
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Sep 21, 2026
Dog Walks Strangford, County Down: Senior Dog Guide
An honest, gradient-by-gradient guide to walking a senior or arthritic dog at Castle Ward, Strangford, County Down.
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Sep 21, 2026
Dog Sitting While You're on Holiday: Castlereagh Guide
A practical, honest guide to sorting dog sitting around your flights and holiday from Castlereagh — handover, updates, and what to do if you're delayed.
Read MoreWhere we board dogs from
Johnny's Doggy Hotel is at 12 Woodbreda Dr, Belfast BT8 7HZ, and takes guests from Carryduff, Newtownbreda, Belfast BT8, Castlereagh, Saintfield Road, Belfast, Cairnshill, Galwally, Rosetta, Belfast, Ballynahinch, Lisburn, Hillsborough, Comber, Dundonald, Forestside and Upper Galwally, Drumbo, Moneyreagh, Purdysburn, Belvoir, Ballylesson, Knockbracken, Downpatrick, Bangor, Holywood and Newtownards.