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Dog walking in Gent and Oost-Vlaanderen

Around Gent and Oost-Vlaanderen there is room for real outdoor days — think Gentbrugse Meersen, Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen, Latemse Meersen, Parkbos Gent. That mix of open space, sniffing and movement is what our group outings are built for.

For owners in Gent and surroundings (Gent, Merelbeke, Destelbergen, Sint-Martens-Latem, Evergem) we're gauging demand for group day trips with home pickup. Once enough dogs are close together, we plan a fixed pickup route — until then, every signup counts.

Typical outing areas around Gent: Gentbrugse Meersen, Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen, Latemse Meersen, Parkbos Gent.

Owners in Gent, Merelbeke, Destelbergen, Sint-Martens-Latem and nearby often look for more than a quick neighbourhood walk — structured group outings with pickup can fill that gap once a route starts.

Wandelgroep honden in het veld — avontuurlijke daguitstap One Happy Hound — hond uitlaten Gent

Gemeenten in deze regio

  • Gent
  • Merelbeke
  • Destelbergen
  • Sint-Martens-Latem
  • Evergem

Pickup routes already in Antwerpen, Kalmthout en Zandhoven. Closer to Gent? Sign up — that's how the route grows toward your city.

What a day trip looks like

From pickup to home again

This is what a day trip looks like when the pickup route in Gent starts. Sign up — that's how we grow toward your city.

  1. Home pickup

    We pick up your dog with our dog van — you don't have to drive.

  2. Off to nature

    The group heads to forests, fields or open countryside — not a lap around the block.

  3. Walking & adventure

    A day full of movement and stimulation in nature, with our team.

  4. Rest moments

    Between play sessions there's time to catch breath too.

  5. Social contact

    Your dog walks and plays with other social dogs in the group.

  6. Back home

    We bring your dog home safely — often tired, content and calmer.

Formula & price

Day trips — sign up for Gent

Day trip

Day trips

For

€45/day(excl. VAT)

Pickup and drop-off included

Full day · 6–10 dogs

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

Typische natuurplekken

  • Gentbrugse Meersen
  • Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen
  • Latemse Meersen
  • Parkbos Gent

Beschikbaar in Vlaanderen — routes in Antwerpen, Kalmthout en Zandhoven. Gekend van HLN, VTM, Libelle, Woef en VRT.

Impression

Nature around Gent

Draadharige hond uit de groep — vechten honden in groep? | One Happy Hound — hond uitlaten Gent
Groep honden rent op zand bij Antwerpen — avontuurlijke daguitstap One Happy Hound — hond uitlaten Gent
Honden rennen vrij op zand in losloopgebied — daguitstap Nederland | One Happy Hound — hond uitlaten Gent
Roedel honden op open veld met begeleider — groepsdaguitstap One Happy Hound — hond uitlaten Gent
Groep honden rent door ondiep water aan het meer — daguitstap One Happy Hound — hond uitlaten Gent

Areas map

Nearby off-leash spots

A selection from our map — around Gent.

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FAQ

FAQ — Gent

Do you offer day trips in Gent?

Available in Flanders — routes in Antwerp, Kalmthout and Zandhoven. Gent and other cities: sign up via the contact form. We grow deliberately toward new pickup routes — the more owners in Gent, the sooner we start.

How do I get started in Gent?

Via the contact form on this page. Sign up for Gent — free, no obligation. We'll contact you and plan next steps once your area fits a route.

How does home pickup work?

We pick up and drop off between 9am–5pm. We drive a logical pickup route with our dog vans. When expanding to Gent we only start a fixed route when enough dogs are close together — that's why every signup counts.

I'm looking for dog sitting in Gent — can One Happy Hound help?

One Happy Hound is not classic home pet sitting in Gent (no home visits or boarding). We offer group day trips with home pickup. Available in Flanders — routes in Antwerp, Kalmthout and Zandhoven. Live elsewhere in Flanders? Sign up — that's how we grow toward your city.

Which municipalities around Gent are eligible?

Gent, Merelbeke, Destelbergen, Sint-Martens-Latem en Evergem. Include your postcode when you contact us.

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Dog walking service in Gent?

Sign up for Gent. We're building pickup routes across Flanders — your signup helps Gent move forward.

Every signup counts. We'll reach out when your area fits a pickup route.

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