Dog Walking, Home Boarding and Pet Sitting

in Blackrod and Horwich

Professional. Ethical. Personal.

Boarding license no.138514

At Heather’s Walkies, I aim to provide the best experience for your pets by putting them at the centre of all that I do.

Professional

Fully insured and Enhanced DBS checked
Extensively trained in first aid for cats, dogs and other small animals
Essential safety equipment, including first aid kits, carried on all walks and visits
Safe car travel, including crash-tested boot crates
Secure, online booking system, with automated card payments
Member of PDWA (Professional Dog Walker’s Association), ADB (Association of Dog Boarders) and licensed by Bolton Council

Ethical

Animal-centred approach, using animal body language
Compassionate, force-free approach (no aversive tools or methods)
No more than four dogs per group (as per RSPCA guidelines)
Up-to-date knowledge through Continued Professional Development
Member of NICE (National Institute for Canine Ethics)

Personal

Each animal’s individual likes and dislikes catered for
Group walks carefully managed for best interactions
Walk reports and maps emailed after each outing
Photos shared for each visit
Dogs’ paws washed after each walk (though we can’t guarantee spotless floors)

Testimonials

“I can wholeheartedly recommend Heather. Her love for animals is clear and she’s very professional and courteous.” – D Koper

“Really pleased with how the dog walking from Heather is working out. Teddi looks forward to her walks and is getting better every time with her training” – Jo

“My boys were well looked after, it was great to get some pictures of them. They are usually very timid of strangers, but they let Heather fuss them. Which is definitely a first. Would very happily recommend Heather, and ask her to look after the boys again” – Anon

“Heather was fantastic with our two budgies and our rabbit for the week we were away – she even watered the plants too. Heather was professional, polite, friendly and very easy to communicate with. The updates throughout the week and the pictures were also greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Heather to anyone looking for a pet sitter.” – Joseph

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