Naas · Kildare · Wicklow Mountains

Hounds & Hills — Premium Dog Care & Mountain Adventures in Kildare and Wicklow

Day time check-ins, local walks & mountain adventures.

Premium small-group dog care across Kildare, with calm countryside adventures in Wicklow.

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Fully insured · Small, carefully matched groups · Naas & the Wicklow Mountains

Dog on a frosted boardwalk trail in the Wicklow Mountains on a misty winter day
  • Experienced canine care
  • Fully insured
  • Small group walks only
  • Outdoor enrichment focused
  • Meet & greet available
  • Serving Naas & surrounds
Where We Roam

Based in Naas. Daily local care, with countryside adventures in Wicklow.

Daily check-ins and neighbourhood walks in Naas, with selected local services across Sallins, Clane and surrounding Kildare areas — plus premium countryside adventure hikes through Wicklow and Glendalough.

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Our Care Model

Premium care for every kind of day.

Premium care for busy workdays, calm neighbourhood walks, and carefully matched countryside adventures. Based in Naas, with adventure hikes through Wicklow and Glendalough.

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Check-In Visits

Working away from home? We'll drop by to let your dog out for a toilet break, top up food and water, and give them some calm attention while you're away. Designed for busy workdays, our check-ins help bridge the gap between leaving for work and getting home — so your dog stays settled, comfortable and cared for.

  • Toilet breaks
  • Feeding & fresh water
  • Calm attention & play
  • Photo & note sent to owner
  • Ideal for office days & hybrid working
From €19 · up to 20 min
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Local Walking

Calm, on-lead neighbourhood walks in solo, paired or small, carefully matched groups. Ideal for dogs who enjoy gentle social interaction, prefer a familiar local routine, or aren't suited to countryside adventures. Groups are intentionally kept small and thoughtfully matched by temperament, confidence and energy level for a safe, calm and enriching experience.

  • Solo, paired or small-group walks (max 3 dogs)
  • Carefully matched by temperament & energy
  • On-lead neighbourhood walks
  • Pick-up & drop-off while you're out
  • Naas & surrounding Kildare areas
  • Photo updates sent to owner

Small groups allow for calmer socialisation, better attention, and a safer, more enriching walk experience.

From €25 · approx. 45–60 min
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Small Group Adventure Hikes

Our signature service: calm, enriching countryside adventures for small, carefully matched groups of dogs. Designed around temperament, confidence and safety, these are never chaotic or overcrowded group walks. Dogs are kept on long leads throughout, with collection and drop-off included within our service area. Adventure hikes take place on selected weekdays and are intentionally limited to preserve quality, calm group dynamics and personalised care.

  • Small groups — up to 4 dogs
  • Carefully matched by temperament & energy
  • Long leads throughout
  • Wicklow countryside trails & Glendalough routes
  • Collection & drop-off included
  • Photo updates sent to owner
  • Limited weekday availability
From €50 · approx. 90 min
Our Standard of Care

Small Groups. Calm Care. Proper Adventures.

We intentionally keep numbers small so every dog receives calm, safe and personalised attention. Before joining group walks or countryside adventures, dogs are thoughtfully matched based on temperament, confidence and energy level to ensure a calm, enriching experience for everyone.

  • Fully insured and dependable
  • Carefully matched dogs only
  • Small groups, never overcrowded
Sophia outdoors on a Wicklow trail with a dog — placeholder for real photography
The Owner

Hounds & Hills grew out of a working life spent close to dogs — years in specialist animal retail, professional dog grooming, and a passion for canine care — and a personal love of the Wicklow trails.

Every walk is paced to the dog in front of me, and every hike is scouted for safety and seasonal beauty. The aim is simple: dogs that come home tired, calm and well looked after.

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Hikes in Wicklow

Two ways to walk each week.

A private guided hike where we collect your dog from home, and a free community hike you can join with your own dog.

Dogs and owners walking the Glendalough boardwalk in soft Wicklow light
Paid · Private · Around 2 hours

Private guided hike

We collect your dog from your house and take them out for a scouted hike in the Wicklow hills, then drop them home tired and content. Route details sent after inquiry.

Free · Community · Around 1.5 hours

Community group hike

A free, sociable weekly hike in Wicklow — come along with your own dog and meet other owners on the trail. Meeting point and route details sent after inquiry.

Words from owners

Reggie comes home properly tired in a way the local park has never managed. Calm, content, slightly muddy — exactly right.

Kevin & Reggie, Clane

Sophia takes real care with Pluto. The little notes after each walk tell you everything you need to know about the day he's had.

Lorna & Pluto, Naas

Ted loves meeting Sophia for a check-in or walk on the days where myself and my partner are both working in the office. Bonus is that we don't need to add in time for drop offs and collections anywhere, we just go to work as normal.

Gavin & Ted
FAQ

Questions, gently answered.

Where do you cover?+

Check-ins and local walks are offered within roughly 30–40 minutes of Naas, County Kildare (Clane, Sallins, Newbridge, Kilcullen and surrounds). Adventure and guided hikes run in the Wicklow Mountains around Glendalough.

How big are the groups?+

Local walks are solo, paired, or in small, carefully matched groups of up to three dogs. Adventure hikes are a maximum of four dogs, matched on temperament and pace.

Do you do a meet & greet first?+

Always. Every new dog starts with a relaxed meet & greet at your home — no commitment, just a proper introduction.

What's your weather policy?+

Irish weather is what it is — we walk in rain, wind and mist. Hikes are only postponed for genuinely unsafe conditions (ice on the ridge, severe wind warnings).

Is my dog suitable?+

Most dogs are. We're honest at the meet & greet about what suits your dog: a quiet local walk, a thoughtfully matched small group, or full mountain days.

Off-lead and recall?+

Dogs are off-lead only when recall is reliable and the terrain is safe. Otherwise they stay on a long line — never a compromise we make on the hills.

Insurance & safety?+

Fully insured for canine care and guided walks. Outdoor first aid kit on every hike and a route plan shared in advance.

What should I expect on a guided hike?+

A pre-hike chat, a trailhead briefing, a measured pace led by someone who knows the route, photographs sent the same evening, and tea afterwards if there's time.