4 Best Autumn Hiking Trails in Belknap County for You and Your Dog

Autumn is the perfect season to take your dog on a nice long hike through the backcountry trails of New Hampshire. With the rolling hills and vibrant leaves in their reds, oranges and yellows, autumn is truly a special time in Belknap County, and for many people, it’s the season they wait for all year. […]
The Importance of Fitness for Senior Dogs

Getting older can be confusing for dogs. They wake up in the same doggy bed, eat the same food, wear the same leash on their walk to the same park, but then one day something is different. They’re slower, a little more out of breath than they used to be, or they have a newly […]
Top 3 Signs Your Dog is Bored
Dogs are very intelligent animals. They can understand words, solve puzzles, and even read human emotions. But like most intelligent animals, when they’re not in a stimulating environment, they can get bored. Like really, really bored. The interesting thing is it’s not always easy to recognize boredom in dogs because, well, they can’t tell you. […]
Getting Your Dog Ready for Back to School
Summer is a dog’s favorite season. Long daylight hours and warm weather mean fetch is a constant possibility, humans have more time off so walks are plentiful, not to mention the kids are home from school! Having a full house means the dog gets the constant attention he craves. Even on rainy days when walks […]
Top Four Reasons Your Dog Needs Exercise
When we get into routines it’s really easy to forget the significance of our day to day tasks, and occasionally we can convince ourselves that some of our most essential tasks can be put off until tomorrow. This is especially true when it comes to pet care, more specifically dog walking. How many times have […]
Homeward Bound Named as a Top New England Pet Services for 2019 by Hire Haven
Homeward Bound is honored to be named as one of the Top New England Pet Services for 2019 by HireHaven. The best companies in New England were picked in the following 3 categories Pet Walking & Sitting, Vets & Medical Care, and Grooming, Food & More.
Top 4 Dog-Friendly Restaurants Accessible By Boat
Summer is a season that can pass all too quickly, so why not spend your days traveling with your dog by boat, on the hunt for some delicious treats? The Lake Winnipesaukee region is unique in that it not only offers a lot of amazing dog friendly restaurants, but it also offers many that are […]
Four not so Obvious Reasons You Need a Dog Walker
Let’s be honest with ourselves for a minute, we don’t walk our dogs often enough. We’re busy, we have to meal prep, review for that meeting, check our emails, drop the kids off at school, head to work, run errands on our lunch break, go to the gym, pick up groceries, wait in line because […]
Homeward Bound Voted Best Pet Care in the Lakes Region
We are thrilled to have been named the Lakes Region’s Gold Medal Winner for Best Pet Care by the Laconia Daily Sun! I asked our employees what they thought made us the best. Here’s what they had to say:
Top 4 Places Near Lake Winnipesaukee to Visit with Your Dog by Boat
The leaves have returned to the trees, the flowers are in full bloom and it’s time to put your boat in the water and take your dog on a brand new adventure! Whether it uses a motor, a sail or a paddle, your boat is your first class ticket to seeing the beautiful waterways of […]