Your local, ethical dog walking service in Blackrod and Horwich
Home Boarding license no.138514
(exclusively available to walking clients)
It’s more than just a walk! With ethical standards, professional qualifications and years of experience, I provide safe, enjoyable adventures that support your dog’s physical and mental wellbeing. I specialise in smaller dogs, meaning that your pooch won’t be intimidated by giant breeds.
Trusted by local dog owners across Blackrod and Horwich.
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 professional organisations, including MDWA (Modern Dog Walker’s Association) 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 IICE (International 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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