Sep 11, 2026
Feeding Routines While Your Dog Is Boarding: Belfast Guide
How to keep your dog's meals consistent while boarding in Belfast, and what to do if their stomach gets upset.
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.
Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
Dog Walks Castlereagh Hills, Belfast: Water Safety Guide
A walker's guide to Cregagh Glen and Lisnabreeny for dog owners, focused on where the stream is safe to paddle and where it genuinely isn't.
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Sep 11, 2026
Last-Minute Dog Boarding Near Purdysburn: What to Know
A straight answer for anyone needing last-minute dog boarding near Purdysburn: what's possible, what to bring, and how to get there in a hurry.
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Sep 11, 2026
Dog Walks Newcastle, County Down: The Tollymore Guide
Where to park, which routes actually suit your dog, and honest off-lead advice for Tollymore Forest Park near Newcastle, County Down.
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Sep 11, 2026
Crate Training Without the Guilt: A Belfast Guide
A practical, honest guide to crate training a dog in Belfast so the crate becomes a bed they choose, not a box they're shut in.
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Sep 11, 2026
Dog Walks Lagan Valley: Swimming Safely on the Towpath
A local, honest guide to swimming safety on the Lagan towpath between Stranmillis and Lisburn, from someone who walks it.
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Sep 11, 2026
How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need? Belfast Guide
A no-nonsense, locally grounded guide to how much exercise dogs really need, based on breed, age and the difference between a good tired and a bad overtired.
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Sep 11, 2026
Dog Walks Saintfield, County Down: Rowallane Guide
A local, honest guide to walking your dog at Rowallane Garden near Saintfield, County Down — routes, parking and the truth about off-lead time.
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Sep 10, 2026
Dog Sitting While You're on Holiday: A Belvoir Guide
A practical, honest guide to arranging dog sitting or boarding around your holiday if you live near Belvoir, Newtownbreda or Carryduff.
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Sep 10, 2026
Dog Walks Newtownbreda, BT8: Where to Swim Safely
A local's guide to the Church Road loop in Newtownbreda, focused on the one honest question: where can a dog get into the water safely, and where should they not.
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Sep 10, 2026
Dog Walks Stranmillis, Belfast: Lagan Meadows with a Puppy
A practical, honest guide to walking a puppy at Lagan Meadows in Stranmillis, Belfast - short loops, surfaces, and building first-time confidence.
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Sep 10, 2026
Drying a Muddy Dog Properly: A Belfast Winter Guide
How to dry and clean a muddy dog properly after a County Down winter walk, without wrecking the coat or the hallway.
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Sep 10, 2026
Dog Walks Helen's Bay: Crawfordsburn Lead Rules
A local, practical guide to walking your dog at Crawfordsburn Country Park, and the seasons when the lead genuinely has to stay clipped on.
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Sep 10, 2026
Last-Minute Dog Boarding Ballylesson: What to Know
A straight answer for Ballylesson dog owners whose plans just changed: what short-notice boarding actually needs, and what to do if there's no space.
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Sep 10, 2026
Dog Walks Kilkeel, County Down: Mourne Park with a Puppy
How to walk a puppy safely and confidently around Mourne Park near Kilkeel, from parking to surfaces to short, sensible loops.
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Sep 10, 2026
Dark Evening Walks and Being Seen: A Belfast Guide
A practical guide to staying visible and safe on dark winter dog walks around Belfast, Carryduff and Newtownbreda.
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Sep 9, 2026
Dog Walks Newcastle, County Down: When the Lead Goes On
A local's guide to walking a dog on Newcastle Promenade and into Donard Forest, and exactly when livestock and nesting birds mean the lead stays clipped on.
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Sep 9, 2026
Dog-Friendly Cafés and Pubs Around Belfast
Where to actually take a soaked, muddy dog after a Belfast walk, and the honest caveats about who really welcomes them.
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Sep 9, 2026
Billy Neill Country Park: Dog Walks Dundonald, Belfast
A grounded, first-hand guide to walking a puppy at Billy Neill Country Park in Dundonald, with honest notes on ground conditions and confidence-building.
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Sep 9, 2026
Dog Sitting While You're on Holiday: A Knockbracken Guide
A practical, honest guide to arranging dog boarding around flights, handover and staying in touch for owners near Knockbracken, Carryduff and Newtownbreda.
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Sep 9, 2026
Dog Walks Bangor, County Down: Groomsport Lead Rules
A local, honest guide to walking the North Down Coastal Path from Bangor to Groomsport, and the seasons when your dog needs to be on the lead.
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Sep 9, 2026
Senior Dog Joint Care in Winter: A Belfast Guide
A local, practical guide to keeping an older dog's joints comfortable through a Belfast winter with shorter walks, real warmth and better rest.
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Sep 9, 2026
Dog Walks West Belfast: Colin Glen for Senior Dogs
A practical, honest guide to walking an older or arthritic dog at Colin Glen Forest Park, covering gradients, benches, parking and shorter routes.
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Sep 9, 2026
Bonfire Night and Fireworks Anxiety in Belfast
How Belfast and County Down dog owners can build a safe den and calm an unsettled dog through the long, unpredictable fireworks season.
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.