Fox and Hound Canine Retreat
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat is a Sarnia-Lambton dog daycare and boarding facility that offers supervised social play, overnight accommodations, and a full-service grooming salon. The retreat runs structured enrichment programming such as puppy socials, drop-in daycare for enrolled dogs, and seasonal community events. Staff handlers focus on safe introductions and confidence-building for nervous dogs, while the salon provides breed-appropriate, personalized grooming. The venue emphasizes a lively, well-supervised environment for social, engaged dogs.
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Last updated on Apr 22nd, 2026
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Daycare Field Trip for Small Dogs
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat is taking small, short-legged daycare dogs out for a playful field trip to enjoy some hillside romping on October 21, 2026. The outing emphasizes tiny all-terrain paws and confident little dogs, owners should contact the retreat for meeting details and any participation requirements.
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Autumn sunshine social post
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat posted a playful update on 2026-10-21 showing dogs rolling in the grass and enjoying unexpected October sunshine. The short, humorous caption and laugh emoji give the post a cheerful, behind the scenes vibe that is easy to share with fellow dog lovers.
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Pet grooming availability
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat has a few grooming openings on October 22 and October 23, 2026, offering services from fresh trims to full fluff ups. Message them or call 519-542-0070 to reserve a spot before they are gone.
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Pilates with Puppies
Vibe Pilates Co. hosts a special Pilates with Puppies evening at The F&H on 2026-10-21 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, combining a 45 minute Pilates class with Mini Australian Shepherd puppy cuddles and apple cider for $39 plus HST. Bring your own mat, no experience is required, and tickets are available through the Vibe Pilates app.
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Social media post about a puppy at the canine retreat
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a playful post on 2026-10-20 celebrating a puppy moment, tagged for local dog communities with #dogsofsarnialambton and #dogsofsarnia. The brief caption leans into pet care expertise and encourages social engagement from local dog owners.
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Schnauzer grooming service
The F&H Salon at Fox and Hound Canine Retreat is welcoming new clients for Schnauzer grooming, with Stylist Desiree highlighted for precision shaping and the classic Schnauzer brows and beard. Bookings are available now, call 519-542-0070 or message the salon and check @fh.stylistdesiree for examples of recent work.
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Tuesday social post about a Golden and a pumpkin
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat posted a playful Tuesday snapshot on 2026-10-20 showing a Golden retriever insisting on staying with a pumpkin. The short, seasonal post pairs autumn emojis with a friendly "Happy Tuesday" greeting, ideal for followers who like dog photos and fall content.
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Salon team and appointment availability
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat, a bright salon serving dogs since 2014, reports a few salon appointments available this week and encourages clients to call 519-542-0070 to book. The post highlights a professional team committed to coat health and continuing education, and new clients are asked to complete a dog profile via a link shared in the comments.
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Salon welcoming new clients
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat is welcoming new salon clients and inviting pet owners to call 519-542-0070 to book appointments, featuring stylist Meg who handled Ellie on her first visit. Follow @fh.stylistmeg for grooming photos and updates from the salon.
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Morning drop-in hours announcement
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat posted that they open at 6:00 AM for Monday morning drop-ins and that drop-ins are welcome for F&H dogs. The short, friendly announcement invites enrolled dogs to join an early start to the day at the retreat.
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Hound's Harvest Recap
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat celebrated its first Hound's Harvest on Saturday evening, October 18, 2026, bringing together vendors, musicians, community partners, and a dog costume contest. Organizers thanked attendees and volunteers, said they collected feedback, and signaled plans to make this an annual tradition.
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Staff camera-roll anecdote about client dog photos
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a playful staff moment: Heather's last 18 photos include one of her own dogs and 17 of clients' dogs, a peek behind the scenes that highlights how often staff capture client pups. It is a warm, relatable post for anyone who has ever asked a care team for photos of their pet.
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The Hound's Harvest participation
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat is attending The Hound's Harvest today, October 17, 2026, with a table from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The post teases food like sausage and uses local hashtags to invite the Sarnia Lambton community to stop by.
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The Hound’s Harvest
The Hound's Harvest at The Fox & Hound Canine Retreat in Bright's Grove is a dog friendly popup with live music, cold brews, local makers, and complimentary admission. It runs Saturday, October 17 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 2437 Michigan Line, featuring Black Gold Brewery, Nick Hedden Music, and Daisy's Doggie Desserts.
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Puppy grooming announcement
Eggs Benedict, aka Benny, enjoyed his first grooming at Fox & Hound Salon with Stylist Taylor, receiving a light trim and extra snuggles. The salon invites puppy owners to contact their team to set up a first grooming visit, with additional photos and tips available via @fh.stylisttaylor.
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LIVE MUSIC at the Hound's Harvest
Nick Hedden performs at Hound's Harvest on Saturday, October 17 from 4 to 8 PM at The Fox & Hound Canine Retreat in Bright's Grove, with free admission and a fall festival atmosphere. Expect a live country set, food and drink options, an indoor-outdoor arena, and a pet friendly crowd that often features costumed pups.
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Two Amigos’s Bar + Grill at Hound's Harvest
Two Amigos's Bar + Grill brings sausages and pretzels to Hound's Harvest at The F&H in Bright's Grove on October 17, from 4 to 8 PM. Admission is complimentary, the event is dog friendly, and the vendor will be serving Oktoberfest style snacks alongside cold brews.
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Grooming service promotion and new-client announcement
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a photo of Rory freshly groomed by Stylist Nicole and announced they are welcoming new clients, encouraging dog owners to contact them to book. The post highlights the stylist's work and includes the stylist social handle for direct booking.
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Hound's Harvest
Hound's Harvest is an Oktoberfest inspired dog social hosted by Fox and Hound Canine Retreat on Saturday, October 17 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 2437 Michigan Line in Brights Grove, Sarnia. Admission is complimentary and dogs must remain on leash while enjoying the pumpkin patch themed evening.
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Hound Harvest
Hound Harvest is an Oktoberfest inspired, dog friendly evening at The Fox & Hound Canine Retreat on Saturday, October 17 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Black Gold Brewery from Petrolia will serve brews, seltzers, and local ciders, and admission is complimentary. Bring your dog and enjoy a relaxed community gathering with properly poured pints.
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Dog grooming haircut by Stylist Quayara
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat is showcasing a fresh haircut by Stylist Quayara with Murphy as the example, and they are welcoming new clients. Follow or message @Stylist.Quayara or @stylist.quayara to contact the team and book a grooming appointment.
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Drop-off dog care, same-day no-reservation service
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat is offering same-day drop-off dog care on 2026-10-14, inviting owners to drop their dogs off without a reservation. The message emphasizes ease and immediacy, making it a quick solution for errands or unexpected plans.
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Hound Harvest
Hound Harvest at The Fox & Hound Canine Retreat is an evening dog friendly gathering with a costume contest on October 17, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Bring your pup in costume to join the contest and enjoy a casual, community centered night with other local dog owners.
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The Hound's Harvest
The Hound's Harvest returns to The Fox & Hound Canine Retreat in Brights Grove, Sarnia on Saturday, October 17 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with live music, cold brews, and local makers. Sweet Sips will serve apple boats made with local apples from Birnam Orchards, and admission is complimentary for dogs and their people.
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October pool day update
Fox and Hound Canine Retreat shared a sunny October update on 2026-10-13, celebrating a spontaneous pool day where the pups cooled off and had a blast. The post is a cheerful snapshot for local pet owners who follow the retreat and enjoy seeing dogs playing and socializing under staff supervision.
