Fox and Hound Canine Retreat
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat is a Sarnia-Lambton dog daycare and boarding facility offering supervised social play, structured enrichment activities, and overnight accommodations. The retreat also operates an on-site grooming salon and runs puppy socials, drop-in daycare for existing clients, and seasonal dog-friendly events. Staffed handlers facilitate introductions and confidence-building for nervous dogs, with a focus on safe, stimulating, and community-oriented pet care.
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Last updated on Apr 22nd, 2026
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Crew’s 4th Birthday Announcement
Crew turned four on September 22, celebrated at Fox and Hound Canine Retreat with friends and high spirits. The retreat shared a joyful announcement praising Crew as happy, handsome, and full of enthusiasm.
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Staff role playful social post
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a playful post on 2026-09-22 calling a dog handler a "professional cuddler", complete with a paw emoji and the hashtag #dogsofsarnialambton. It is a lighthearted social update that highlights the affectionate side of working with dogs and invites local pet lovers to engage.
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Welcome post for new dog Philly
Meet Philly, the speedy new recruit at Fox and Hound Canine Retreat who spent his first day investigating the yard and making a fast friend in Willow. The welcome post celebrates his playful, social personality with a wink at his enthusiastic sniffing and sun loving ways.
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Dog grooming/pamper sessions
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat has salon availability this week for dog baths, tidy ups, and full grooms, and they ask that you message them to book your pup's pamper session. The promotion focuses on quick and thorough grooming so dogs come away fresh, fluffy, and ready for the week.
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Welcome announcement for new arrival Brutus
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat introduced Brutus on September 15, 2026, after a patient private tour with handler Devin. He spent his first day inspecting the turf, exploring the grounds, trying the pool toes first, and playing tug while showing calm, polite manners.
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Social media caption about matching underbites
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a playful Instagram caption on 2026-09-15 showing two dogs with matching underbites, captioned "When the senior VP and junior associate have the exact same underbite" with emojis and hashtags #boxersofig #boxersofigstagram #underbitesquad. It is a light, shareable post meant for pet lovers and local followers to enjoy and reshare.
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Birthday announcement for Bear the Frenchie
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a playful birthday post for Bear the Frenchie celebrating his third birthday on 2026-09-15. The short, warm message highlights Bear's enthusiasm and invites social sharing with tags like #frenchiesofinstagram and #birthdayboy.
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Welcome post introducing Nuna
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat introduces Nuna, a gentle, observant dog who settled with the elder dog crew and quietly charmed staff. She knows her name, comes when called, and prefers watching the party from a comfortable spot rather than leading the action.
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Grooming showcase: Tiny Teddy
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a grooming showcase for Tiny Teddy on 2026-09-15, celebrating a fresh trim by Stylist Desiree. The post, tagged @fh.stylistdesiree and #yorkiesofinstagram, highlights a happy, well groomed Yorkie and the salon's styling skill.
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Welcome announcement for new arrival
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat announces the arrival of Vanna White, who spent her first day making a fast friend in Jasper and playing throughout the day. Staff describe her as high energy and delightfully unrestrained, creating an instant daycare alliance on day one.
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Positive daily update
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat posted a cheerful daily update on 2026-09-14 that simply celebrates a great day. The short, emoji filled message is a warm check in from the retreat, perfect for followers who enjoy quick glimpses of happy moments at a local pet care spot.
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Murphy introduction
Murphy quietly arrived at Fox and Hound Canine Retreat and after several visits has become a regular, warming up from a reserved first day to a sweet, more confident presence. Staff say he still prefers close handlers and enjoys lap time, and they are thrilled to officially welcome him to F&H.
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Playful social post
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat posted a playful social caption on 2026-09-14 reading "Girl, what kind of mouthwash did you use today?". The short, cheeky line showcases the retreat's personable social voice and is crafted to prompt engagement from pet lovers and followers.
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Puppy grooming showcase
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a groom showcase for Baby Beau, a six month old puppy, with stylist Meghan credited as Meg @fh.stylistmeg. The post celebrates a polished puppy groom and invites pet owners to follow the stylist for more grooming highlights.
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Pool capacity notice
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat published a pool capacity notice on 2026-09-14 stating the pool capacity is one dog, accompanied by a lighthearted remark about two dogs fitting. Visitors should observe the posted limit and check with staff when using the pool.
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Daycare drop-in announcement
Fox and H dogs can drop in for daycare starting at 6:00 AM, according to a playful announcement posted by Fox and Hound Canine Retreat on 2026-09-14. The post uses the hashtag #dogsofsarnia to invite early morning drop offs and kick off the week.
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Staff position announcement
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat posted a playful staff announcement on 2026-09-13 naming a Director of Looking Busy whose specialty is supervising from a seated position, with an impeccable uniform and productivity under review. The note reads like an affectionate internal update and keeps a lighthearted tone with emoji.
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Grooming highlight: Henry
Henry the border terrier got a distinguished grooming from Stylist Kristyn at Fox and Hound Canine Retreat, shared on 2026-09-13 with the social handle @fh.stylistkristyn and #borderterrieroftheday. This charming salon spotlight highlights the stylist's craft and a relaxed, pet friendly approach that makes you want to book a session or follow the salon for more before and afters.
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Grooming outcome post for Nova
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat posted a playful grooming highlight showing Nova reacting to her new look after a session with Stylist Taylor on 2026-09-11. The salon shared the moment with the Instagram handle @fh.stylisttaylor, showcasing a fresh, silky finish and a mildly shocked but fabulous reaction.
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Weekend excitement post
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat posted a playful Friday update on 2026-09-11 saying the weekend is "within chasing distance" with the hashtag #tgifridays. The short social post is a friendly nudge to followers to get weekend ready with their pets, and signals more lighthearted weekend content from the retreat.
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Client dog Coco enjoying a day at the facility
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a happy post about client dog Coco on 2026-09-10, using three smiling emojis and the tag #goldendoodlesofinstagram. The short update highlights Coco enjoying a day at the facility, presented in a warm, playful tone for local pet owners and followers.
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Playful social media post about a dog
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a playful social post on 2026-09-10 that starts with "Moooo...." then corrects to a bark, paired with a Great Dane emoji and three hashtags. The lighthearted caption is crafted to engage Great Dane fans and local followers with a cheeky, memorable moment.
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Groomed dog Saffron showcased by salon
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat showcased Saffron on 2026-09-10, calling her sweet, silky and freshly polished after a grooming by stylist Nicole. The post includes the salon social handle @fh.stylistnicole for follow up and highlights a bright tidy finish from the F and H Salon.
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Doggy daycare operating hours and drop-off policy
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat opens daycare at 6:00 AM and accepts drop ins with no reservation required for F and H daycare dogs, with a drop off cutoff at 11:00 AM. This friendly morning reminder is a good prompt to plan early arrivals so your dog can settle into the day smoothly.
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Ollie the dog social media post
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat posted a playful photo caption on 2026-09-09 starring Ollie with a joke about having a licence to drive a school bus. The short post uses #weinerdogsofinstagram and #backtoschool, making it an easy share for fans of the retreat and dog lovers following their socials.
