Your dog deserves to feel right at home
Friendly, reliable dog walking and in-home dog sitting in Hitchin. Fully insured, DBS checked and canine first aid trained.
What We Offer
Tailored care for every dog
Whether they need a walk, a day of company, or overnight care in their own home.
Dog Walking
Individual and small group walks across Hitchin's beautiful parks and countryside. Your dog gets the exercise, stimulation and attention they deserve.
Day Sitting
A fun, safe and social day for your dog while you're at work or busy. I come to your home so your dog stays comfortable in familiar surroundings. Available 8am–5pm.
Overnight Sitting
Going away? I stay in your home so your dog sleeps in their own bed with all the comforts they're used to. Includes walks, feeds, enrichment and lots of TLC.
Meet & Greet
45 minute initial meet for new customers
£15Drop-In Visit
30 minute drop in — feed, toilet & play
£15Prices may vary during school holidays and on bank holidays. Emergency rates apply for last minute bookings. Additional charges may apply to cover petrol costs and travel time if a service is outside the usual working area.
"Caring for dogs is my passion, not just my job."
About
Meet Katie
I'm an award-winning pet care professional based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. I set up Home & Hound because I genuinely love what I do—caring for dogs is my passion, not just my job.
Every dog in my care is treated like my own. I'm fully insured, DBS checked and trained in canine first aid, so you can have complete peace of mind.
Our Team
Meet the team
The friendly faces caring for your dogs alongside Katie — animal-mad, experienced and every one of them trained in canine first aid.
Beth
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
A lifelong animal lover who has been surrounded by cats and dogs since the age of six, Beth shares her home with two cats, a lively Westie and an older Patterdale Terrier. A Level 3 qualified dog groomer since 2023, she is also trained in canine first aid and emergency care — and dreams of one day opening her own animal rescue.
Emma
Pet Sitter
Hitchin-based Emma brings over six years of pet-sitting experience and a loyal community of repeat cat-sitting clients. She cares for her own Romanian rescue dog, Edie, and is known for being calm, attentive and dependable. She is trained in canine first aid too.
Kara
Dog Walker
Kara has been surrounded by dogs, cats and horses for as long as she can remember. She owns a black Labrador, Inca — who has travelled across Europe with her and loves gun-dog training — and spends downtime with the family's Connemara pony, Alfie. Calm, patient and reliable, she is trained in canine first aid and emergency care.
Tillie
Dog Sitter · Holiday Cover
Based in Old Town Stevenage, Tillie helps the team with dog sitting through the busy holiday periods. She is studying Criminology at the University of Kent and hopes to pursue a career in police dog training. With two energetic dogs of her own, she is also trained in canine first aid and emergency care.
What our clients say
Read what local dog owners say about us on Google, or share your own experience.
“Brilliant dogsit with Katie. My dog is nervous and Katie made him feel like a confident pup. I also got lots of communication and photos which I really appreciated. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her for dog sitting and dog walking.”
“Katie is always so amazing!! She had our boy for 7 days whilst we were on holiday, and each day he was taken on fun adventures meeting all kinds of new pals. … We had regular updates, photos and videos so we could see how much fun he was having every day. … Would absolutely recommend if you need someone you can trust to look after your pups.”
“Absolutely fantastic!! Our cat was clearly very well looked after, and we noticed he was much calmer and more relaxed when we returned home, which was lovely to see. It gave us real peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. Friendly, reliable and genuinely caring. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again and would highly recommend!”
“Emma was a godsend looking after our cat Molly when other arrangements fell through. She was communicative throughout and reassuring when I’d not seen any movement on the cat flap. … The daily picture updates allowed me to finally relax on a longer holiday. … I couldn’t recommend Emma enough and I’m happy that Molly finally made a friend!”
Reviews from Google Maps, updated automatically.
Hitchin & Surrounding Areas
Based in Hitchin, covering the local area and nearby villages.
Ready to book?
Drop me a message to discuss your dog's needs and arrange a meet & greet. I'd love to hear from you.