Hi, I'm Valentina.

I grew up playing team sports, then gradually found my way into running, cycling and swimming, until triathlons became the obvious next step.

Sport has shaped almost every part of my life. And somewhere along the way it became obvious that dogs and I want the same things: to be outside, to move, and to come home properly tired.

I started Valentina's Hounds because most dog walks I'd seen looked boring for the dog. A high-drive Vizsla or a young Labrador doesn't need a 25-minute amble, they need a workout. So that's what I built.

Your dog gets pace. Hills. Sprints. Recovery sniffs. Then a happy nap.

I limit my service area to Dublin 7 and Dublin 8 so I can be reliable, on time, and never juggling a pack. Walks are always 1:1, or with sibling dogs from the same household.

I work Monday to Saturday. Whether your dog needs a brisk walk, a proper run along the canal, or someone to check in on them while you're at work. I'd love to meet them.

— Valentina Ibarra Menú