Finding a sitter yourself
- You search and choose a sitter yourself
- Experience and availability differ per person
- You arrange appointments yourself
Search, choose, message and plan — all on you.
More to organise yourself
Dog walking service · two formulas
From your doorstep into naturewith other dogs
A full day trip, or a shorter guided group walk in nature.
On workdays
Workday done. Dog still full of energy.
Too little time, too few dog friends, and a dog home alone all day — that's everyday reality for many owners on workdays.
Home alone
Your dog sits alone during the day — quiet, waiting, with energy to spare.
Too much energy
Your dog is hyper, restless or seeks attention as soon as you walk in.
Not enough time
You'd love to do more with your dog — but your schedule doesn't always allow it.
Too few playmates
You want positive contact with other dogs — play, romping and being together — but that's hard every day.
One Happy Hound handles that day for you.
Playmates, outdoors, under supervision. You choose a full day trip or a shorter group walk.
For you if…
- you have long workdays
- you want the best for your dog
- your dog loves playing with other dogs
- your dog needs daily exercise
The difference
No searching for a sitter, a group formula with a fixed team
One Happy Hound
People who know your dog — you choose day trip or group walk.
A short neighbourhood walk is not the same as a guided group outing.
Group walk
What is a group walk?
Guided group walk of 1.5 to 2 hours. You can sign up — we'll get back to you.
Group walk
Group walks
For
€20/outing(excl. VAT)
Pickup and drop-off included
you get:
- Price per outing€20 excl. VAT per outing
- Max. 7 dogsClear, manageable groups
- Pickup & drop-offIncluded in Greater Antwerp
- Half day1.5 to 2 hours of walking fun
- On-lead / off-lead mixWe combine both depending on location, group and what is safe
Day trip
What is a day trip?
Not an hour around the block. A full day for your dog.
Available in Flanders — routes in Antwerp, Kalmthout and Zandhoven. Live elsewhere in Flanders? Sign up — that's how we grow toward your city. See all cities.
Day trip
Day trips
For
€45/day(excl. VAT)
Pickup and drop-off included
you get:
- Adventurous day tripA day in forests, fields and nature — not a short neighbourhood loop
- Professional team with backupA fixed, trained team — not an occasional sitter. If someone is out, a colleague steps in.
- 6–10 dogs per groupCarefully matched, max group size, full means full
- Pickup & drop-offWe pick up and drop off between 9am–5pm — with our dog vans, and you skip the traffic
- The result at homeA calmer, more settled dog that listens better and is more social with people and dogs
- Insurance & craftsmanshipInsured team, trained and with dog first aid
Guarantee
Try first, decide after. You only pay after the trial day — when you and your dog are happy. If it isn’t a fit, we stop there with no further costs.
Why it works
Why a dog walking service?
Prevent excess weight
Too little exercise quickly leads to weight gain — with risk of diabetes, heart and joint problems. A day out in nature keeps muscles and metabolism healthy.
Calmer & steadier at home
A dog that burns energy and is mentally challenged often comes home calmer — less hyperactivity, barking and destructive behaviour.
More responsive & social
In the group dogs practise structure and listening to our team; at home you often notice better listening and more social behaviour with dogs and people.
Transport included
Pickup and drop-off with our vans
Each walker drives their own van, adapted for transporting dogs — including electric roof fans for fresh air on the road. You don't drive or sit in traffic yourself.
Getting started
How to start
Three short steps — for group walks, day trips or training.
Choose your service
Group walk, day trip or training — pick what suits your dog.
Intro or signup
Group walk: join the waitlist. Day trip: free intro meeting.
We get in touch
We check whether the group fits and plan the next step together.
Reviews
What owners say
4.4 stars on Google — real experiences from dog owners.
“Diego kwam helemaal moe en happy terug!”
“Saya beleeft een topdag met Steven en de roedel — ik heb vol vertrouwen in hem.”
“Fiston kwam zalig moe terug — doorheen de dag foto's en video's van zijn dag.”
“Onze cocker had zich kostelijk vermaakt — Steven is zorgzaam en kundig.”
Regions
Where we pick up
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What will I notice at home?
Many owners notice a calmer, more settled dog that listens better and is more social with people and other dogs. Physically and mentally fulfilled, better socialised in the group — and your dog no longer waits home alone. You don't need to drive; we handle transport, updates and care.
Where are you active?
Available in Flanders — routes in Antwerp, Kalmthout and Zandhoven. Group walks: for now Greater Antwerp only via a no-obligation waitlist.
Are you expanding to other Flemish cities?
Yes. We are growing across Flanders: sign up via the contact form — the more owners in your city, the sooner a pickup route can start. Not a marketplace of random walkers: two equal group formulas — day trips and group walks in Greater Antwerp — with home pickup.
Which formulas do you offer?
Two equal group formulas. Group walks in Greater Antwerp: shorter walk, max. seven dogs, 1.5 to 2 hours, pickup and drop-off included, from €20 excl. VAT. Sign up and we'll get back to you. Day trips: a full day in nature, pickup and drop-off included, €45 excl. VAT, via a free intro.
I'm looking for a dog walker — how are you different?
No classic individual walk round. One Happy Hound has two equal group formulas: group walks in Greater Antwerp (shorter walk, pickup and drop-off included, from €20 excl. VAT, via waitlist) and day trips (full day in nature, pickup and drop-off included, free intro). Choose what fits your dog.
How is this different from an online walking platform?
Platforms are marketplaces: you search, choose and book an individual walker — often for short neighbourhood walks. One Happy Hound is not a platform: a fixed team handles pickup, nature, group and drop-off. Two formulas — day trips and group walks — no loose sitter you have to organise yourself.
I'm looking for dog sitting — can One Happy Hound help?
Not in the classic sense: no home sitting or someone who only drops by. We offer adventurous group day trips on weekdays: pickup and drop-off between 9am–5pm, a full day outdoors with other dogs. For many busy owners that replaces daily dog sitting.