Mutterly Hampshire

03/09/2026

We are looking for the best doggy day care businesses in Hampshire. Can you help?

Ideally we are looking for businesses with a 5 star license rating, who specialise in small groups.

02/09/2026

🐾 What’s on for Hampshire dogs this weekend?

Saturday 5 September
🏆The Alresford Show — Tichborne Park, Alresford

Saturday 5 September
🌭Hampshire Dachs-Fest — Shedfield Country Stores, Shedfield

Sunday 6 September
🐾Bark at Staunton Country Park — Staunton Country Park, Havant

Find full details on the Mutterly Hampshire Events page https://www.mutterlyhampshire.co.uk/hampshiredogshow

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

🐾 Meet Mutterly! 🐾

Mutterly Hampshire is getting a fresh new look—and it felt like the right time to give the directory a character of its own.

So, this is Mutterly: a scruffy little Hampshire mutt with one ear up, one ear down and bags of personality.

You’ll soon spot him throughout the website, trying his paw at everything from agility and scentwork to visiting the groomer, enjoying a café and collecting his first dog-show rosette.

His illustrations will also help identify the different services, activities and dog-friendly places listed in the directory—so it should become much easier to see at a glance what each listing is for.

I’m hoping he’ll bring a little more warmth, humour and character to Mutterly Hampshire while helping make the directory clearer and easier to use.

What do you think of him? 💚

24/08/2026

💦 Before your dog jumps in…

Most waterside walks can be enjoyed safely, but conditions can change quickly.

Blue-green algae warnings have recently been issued at Lakeside Country Park, the River Hamble around Botley and nearby Frensham Great Pond.

Before allowing your dog into the water, check:

🐾 Are there any warning signs?
🐾 Is the water green, foamy, stagnant or smelly?
🐾 Has there been heavy rain or a pollution alert?
🐾 Can your dog get out easily?
🐾 Have you brought clean drinking water?

If anything looks questionable, skip the swim. A dog splash pool, clean paddling pool or shady woodland walk can be a much safer alternative.

Read our practical guide to water safety for Hampshire dogs — including local warnings, leptospirosis and where to check before you visit: https://www.mutterlyhampshire.co.uk/post/before-your-dog-jumps-in-water-safety-for-hampshire-dogs

There is something irresistible about water on a warm walk. One glimpse of a pond, stream or muddy riverbank and some dogs are already halfway in before we have considered whether it is actually safe.Most waterside walks can still be enjoyed perfectly safely. This isn’t about keeping every dog out...

18/06/2026

Sadly another dog missing. Please keep an eye out but DO NOT try and catch him. Call the number on this poster instead.

17/06/2026

Could your dog be changing your home’s microbiome? 🐾

We all know dogs bring the outside world into the house.

Usually in the form of muddy paws, damp ears, grass seeds, twigs and whatever mystery item they found under a hedge.

But recent research suggests they may also bring in something much less visible: microbes.

A new study looked at how dogs affect indoor air, including the bacteria, fungi and tiny particles they contribute to the home environment.

Which means your dog may be doing more than making a mess.

They may be adding biodiversity.

I’ve written a new blog on the surprising science behind dogs, microbes and the tiny invisible ecosystem we share with them at home.

Read it here:

Most dog owners know their dog brings the outside world into the house.Usually in fairly obvious ways.Muddy pawprints. Leaves stuck to their ears. Half the garden on their belly. A mysterious twig that definitely wasn’t there five minutes ago.But according to recent research, dogs may also bring s...

17/06/2026

MISSING DOG

If anyone is in the Fernhurst area please look out for Barney. Details and guardian's number in pics 🤞

25/05/2026

I hope everyone is keeping cool in this heat.

We walked in the woods at 0730, finished with a cooling dunk in the river, and have done very little since then.

How about you?

And if you're looking for shady spots to walk your dogs, check out my blog:

https://www.mutterlyhampshire.co.uk/post/best-dog-friendly-shaded-walks-in-hampshire-with-water

15/05/2026

At Mutterly Hampshire, we are on a mission to curate the ultimate "Gold Standard" list of dog services in the county. We’re currently scouting for the most talented Pet Photographers and Portrait Artists to join our directory!

With nearly 700 monthly visitors to our site and our community here growing every day, we want to make sure we’re recommending only the absolute best to our readers.

We need your help! Do you know a photographer who captures the perfect action shot? Or an artist who creates stunning, soul-filled portraits?

Tag your favorites in the comments below! 👇
Help us shine a light on local Hampshire talent.