Oct 26, 2026
Last-Minute Dog Boarding Cairnshill: What To Do Now
A straight-talking guide for Cairnshill dog owners who need boarding or day care at short notice and want to know what's actually involved.
Read MoreThe Journal — Page 4
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.
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
Dog Walks Malone, Belfast: Barnett Demesne Access Guide
A practical, honest look at surfaced paths, gates, stiles and pushchair access for dog walks at Barnett Demesne and Shaw's Bridge in Malone, Belfast.
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Oct 26, 2026
Dog Walks Ballynahinch, County Down: Drumkeeragh in Mud
What Drumkeeragh Forest near Ballynahinch is really like underfoot from October to March, and the kit that makes it bearable.
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Oct 26, 2026
Dog Walks Dundrum, County Down: Murlough's Boardwalk
Everything a Belfast dog owner needs to know before walking Murlough National Nature Reserve near Dundrum, with the boardwalk, gates and buggy practicalities spelled out honestly.
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Oct 26, 2026
Dog Sitting While on Holiday: A Galwally Guide
A practical guide for Galwally dog owners booking dog sitting or boarding around flights, covering handover, drop-off timing and staying in touch.
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Oct 26, 2026
Dog Walks Mourne Mountains: Slieve Donard in Winter Mud
What Slieve Donard's lower trails are really like for dogs in the wet months, and the kit that makes the mud bearable.
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Oct 26, 2026
Dog Walks Gilnahirk, Belfast: Ridge Lanes Access Guide
A practical, honest guide to walking dogs on the Gilnahirk and Castlereagh ridge lanes, covering gates, stiles, mud and pushchairs.
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Oct 26, 2026
Dog Walks Bangor, County Down: Clandeboye in Winter
A practical, honest guide to walking a dog at Helen's Tower and Clandeboye Estate near Bangor when the ground turns to clay soup.
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Oct 25, 2026
Last-Minute Dog Boarding Rosetta, Belfast: What To Do
A straight answer for Rosetta dog owners facing a sudden gap: what last-minute boarding really needs from you, and what to do if we're full.
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Oct 25, 2026
Dog Walks East Belfast: Stormont Estate Summer Heat Guide
A local, honest guide to walking a dog at Stormont Estate in summer — when to go, how to check the ground, and where the shade actually is.
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Oct 25, 2026
Dog Walks North Belfast: Waterworks Park Quiet Times
An honest, local guide to walking a dog-reactive dog at Waterworks Park in North Belfast, with the quiet entrances and quiet times that actually work.
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Oct 25, 2026
Dog Walks Holywood, County Down: Kinnegar Summer Heat
A local, honest guide to walking a dog at Kinnegar and Seapark in Holywood during hot weather, with timing, shade and ground-temperature advice.
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Oct 25, 2026
Dog Sitting While on Holiday: A Ballynahinch Guide
A practical, honest guide for Ballynahinch dog owners working out flights, handover and staying in touch before boarding or day care.
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Oct 25, 2026
Dog Walks Newtownards: Kiltonga's Quiet Entrances
A practical guide to walking a dog-reactive or nervous dog at Kiltonga Nature Reserve, Newtownards, using its quieter entrances and off-peak hours.
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Oct 25, 2026
Dog Walks Glens of Antrim: Glenariff in Summer Heat
A local guide to walking a dog at Glenariff Forest Park in summer — when to go, how hot the ground gets, and where the real shade actually is.
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Oct 25, 2026
Dog Walks South Belfast: Ormeau Park's Water Rules
A local, honest guide to walking a dog at Ormeau Park, focused on the River Lagan: where a dog can safely paddle, and where the water turns dangerous.
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Oct 24, 2026
Last-Minute Dog Boarding Lisburn: What To Do Now
A practical, honest guide for Lisburn dog owners who need boarding at short notice — what to prepare, what to expect, and what to do if every kennel is full.
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Oct 24, 2026
Dog Walks East Belfast: Victoria Park Routes & Parking
A straight-talking guide to walking your dog at Victoria Park, East Belfast — the lagoon loop, parking, and when to keep the lead on.
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Oct 24, 2026
Dog Walks Moira, County Down: Water & Lake Safety
Where a dog can safely get into the water at Moira Demesne, and where the banks and algae mean they really shouldn't.
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Oct 24, 2026
Dog Walks Strangford, County Down: Kilclief Shore Guide
A local, honest guide to walking the Kilclief shore and Strangford village coast road with a dog, including parking and off-lead reality.
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Oct 24, 2026
Dog Sitting While on Holiday: A Hillsborough Guide
A practical guide for Hillsborough owners working out flights, handover and staying in touch before boarding or day care.
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Oct 24, 2026
Dog Walks South Belfast: Musgrave Park's Water Rules
A local, honest guide to walking and swimming dogs safely at Musgrave Park in South Belfast, with the water calls that actually matter.
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Oct 24, 2026
Dog Walks Castlereagh Hills: Cregagh Glen Puppy Guide
Everything a puppy owner needs for a first safe, confidence-building walk at Cregagh Glen and Lisnabreeny in the Castlereagh Hills.
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Oct 24, 2026
Dog Walks Newcastle, County Down: Tollymore's Lead Rules
A practical guide to when and where dogs must stay on lead in Tollymore Forest Park, Newcastle, because of deer, sheep and ground-nesting birds.
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.