Sep 14, 2026
Dog Walks Mourne Mountains, County Down: Slieve Donard
How to turn the Slieve Donard lower trails into a proper day out with a dog, from the Glen River route to the drying-off afterwards.
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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 14, 2026
Sep 14, 2026
Multi-Dog Households and Boarding Together: Belfast
A practical Belfast guide to deciding whether your dogs should share a kennel room when boarding, or whether separate rooms are the kinder choice.
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Sep 14, 2026
Dog Walks Gilnahirk, Belfast: A Senior Dog's Guide
A practical guide to walking the Gilnahirk and Castlereagh ridge lanes with an older or arthritic dog, gradient by gradient.
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Sep 14, 2026
Last-Minute Dog Boarding in Dundonald: What to Know
A straight answer to last-minute and short-notice dog boarding in Dundonald: what to bring, what kennels ask, and what to do if there's no space.
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Sep 14, 2026
Dog Walks Bangor, County Down: The Clandeboye Guide
How to turn a walk to Helen's Tower on the Clandeboye Estate into a proper day out for you and your dog.
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Sep 14, 2026
Rescue Dogs from Romania & Cyprus: First 6 Months
A slow, honest guide to the first six months with a Romanian or Cyprus rescue dog settling into life in Belfast and County Down.
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Sep 14, 2026
Dog Walks East Belfast: Stormont Estate in Winter Mud
What Stormont Estate is really like underfoot in the wet months, and the kit that makes dog walks East Belfast bearable in winter.
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Sep 14, 2026
When Your Dog Won't Eat Away From Home: Belfast Guide
A calm, practical look at why dogs stop eating while boarding and the small things that usually fix it within a day or two.
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Sep 13, 2026
Dog Walks North Belfast: The Waterworks Park Guide
An honest, accessible guide to walking a dog around Waterworks Park in North Belfast, from surfaces underfoot to pushchair practicality.
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Sep 13, 2026
Dog Sitting on Holiday: Forestside & Upper Galwally
A practical guide to planning dog sitting or boarding around your flight, handover and holiday check-ins if you live near Forestside and Upper Galwally.
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Sep 13, 2026
Dog Walks Holywood, County Down: Kinnegar in the Wet
A local, honest guide to walking a dog at Kinnegar and Seapark near Holywood when the ground turns to mud.
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Sep 13, 2026
Winter Paw Care: Grit, Salt and Cracked Pads Belfast
A practical Belfast guide to what winter road treatment does to dog paws, and the right way to rinse it off before it does real damage.
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Sep 13, 2026
Dog Walks Newtownards, County Down: The Kiltonga Guide
An honest, accessibility-first look at walking a dog at Kiltonga Nature Reserve in Newtownards, County Down, including gates, stiles and pushchair practicality.
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Sep 13, 2026
Choosing a Harness That Actually Fits: Belfast Guide
A practical, no-nonsense guide to fitting a dog harness properly, written for owners walking Belfast and County Down in all weathers.
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Sep 13, 2026
Last-Minute Dog Boarding in Drumbo: What to Know
A straight answer for Drumbo-area owners who need dog boarding at short notice: what's genuinely possible, what you'll be asked for, and what to do if we're full.
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Sep 13, 2026
Dog Walks South Belfast: Ormeau Park in Summer Heat
A local guide to timing your Ormeau Park walk and reading the ground in hot weather, for dog owners across South Belfast and County Down.
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Sep 12, 2026
Puppy Toilet Training in a Belfast Terrace, No Garden
A practical routine for toilet training a puppy in a Belfast terrace house, when every single toilet break means getting properly outside.
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Sep 12, 2026
Quiet Dog Walks Victoria Park, East Belfast: A Guide
A local guide to walking a dog-reactive dog at Victoria Park, East Belfast, using its quieter entrances and off-peak times.
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Sep 12, 2026
Reading Dog Body Language at the Park: Belfast Guide
How to spot the early warning signs that a friendly play session at a Belfast park is about to turn, and what to do about it.
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Sep 12, 2026
Dog Walks Moira, County Down: Beating Summer Heat
How to time and route a dog walk at Moira Demesne so the heat and the tarmac don't catch you out.
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Sep 12, 2026
Dog Sitting While You're on Holiday: A Moneyreagh Guide
A practical, honest guide to sorting dog sitting while you're on holiday if you live around Moneyreagh, from flight timings to what happens if you're delayed.
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Sep 12, 2026
Dog Walks Strangford, County Down: The Kilclief Guide
Where to park, when to go, and what the shore is really like at Kilclief for a dog who struggles with other dogs.
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Sep 12, 2026
Travel Sickness on the Drive to the Kennels: Belfast Guide
A local, honest guide to settling a dog who hates the car before boarding, from spotting sickness early to easing the drive itself.
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Sep 12, 2026
Dog Walks South Belfast: Musgrave Park in Summer Heat
A local's guide to walking a dog safely at Musgrave Park in summer, with honest notes on shade, hot ground and timing.
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.