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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