Advice on finding a dog walker

There's a lot of trust involved in this. Think about it - you're giving someone the keys to your house on a permanent basis and letting them take your precious boys and girls out every day. You're relying on them to make sure your dogs get a good walk every afternoon.

However, if you want a dog and you work then you don't really have any option. So here's some tips to avoid the worst.....

* Try and get a recommendation if you can. Ask around people you know and if you can't find anyone, try the local kennels/vets/clubs etc.
* If you go from a directory, make sure you vet the dog walker thoroughly. Firstly, talk to them - do they sound like "dog people"? Are they insured? Can you get references? How long have they been doing it?
* Go out with them - it means a day off work occasionally but it must be done. I grew suspicious of our first dog walker over about 6 months standing when I went out with her - she couldn't control the pack and just stood in the field and shouted at them - no empathy with the dogs. She quit not long after that.

Find a Dog Walker

Dog walkers in Yorkshire

Dog Walker at Pennine Pets
24, Station Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 6DH
Tel: 01484 841595

Paw Prints Dog Walking
170 Latham Lane
Gomersal
Cleckheaton
BD19 4AR
01274 684377
07970 258668

Tori Lynn Crowther
TLC Dog walking
Northowram, Halifax.
www.tlcdogwalking.webs.com
07548508225
preciousvictory@hotmail.com

TLC Dog Walking are a professional dog walking and pet sitting service and registered with NARDS. We provide a service in the Halifax area. Our dog walking gives your loved one many different adventures and the chance to meet a wide range of other dogs which will help them with their social skills. We visit places that are a short walk or drive from your home. We are fully insured and CRB checked members of NARDS, references available. Free initial consultation.

'Let Me Out' - Dog Walking

31, Eskdale Avenue,
Shelf,
Halifax,
West Yorkshire
HX3 7NH
Tel: 07951 164 325

Professional & reliable dog walking . Flexible, rural country walks. All breeds of dog &behavioural catered for. Friendly advice & consultation. Pet taxi service. Excellent rates

Walkease Dog Walking
Tel: 0114 2583486| 183, Marmion Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S11 8TS

DOG WALKERS
Tel: 01226 349021| 94, Station Rd, Ryhill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 2BS

Scoobys Pet Services
Tel: 01274 918486| 290 Leaventhorpe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3BJ

Mutts & Moggs
Tel: 01484 501026| 9, Longley Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8JL

Dog Days Pet Home Care
Tel: 0113 294 4488| 23, Old Oak Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 5HA

Walkies Bradford
Tel: 01274 916428| 12, Meadowcroft Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD10 8UN

walkies
Tel: 07749 868801| Scholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire HD9 1UA

Anne Paraskos Dog Walking Service
Mob: 07919 966147| 28, Otley Road, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, HG3 1TP

Scarborough Pet Sitting & Dog Walking
Tel: 01723 330909| 17, Rothbury Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 7DS

Mutz Pet Services
Tel: 07782 142189| 1, Dale View, Melmerby, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5EY

Diamond Pet Care
Tel: 01423 880592| 34, Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7NP

Barkers & Hounds
Tel: 01759 303420| High Gate, Millington, York, North Yorkshire YO42 1TX

Walkers Walkies
Tel: 01423 330459| 9, The Crescent, Green Hammerton, York, North Yorkshire YO26 8BW

Barkers Pet Care
Tel: 01274 673398| 676, Huddersfield Rd, Wyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD12 8JY

Paws4walks
Tel: 07716 504726| 12, Ingle Crescent, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 9NT

Perfect Pet Sitter
Tel: 07906 134998| 4, Gagewell View, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 6BT

Wags & Walkies
Tel: 07828 651049| 27, Spring Valley Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS13 4RP

Waggin N Walkin
Tel: 07800 759851| 64, Westgate, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 5HB

Excess Energy Petcare
Tel: 01430 873048| Clickham Cottage, Arras, Sancton, York, North Yorkshire YO43 4RN

City Cats & Dogs
Tel: 07946 629857| 2, Abbey View, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS5 3DE

Talk to the Dogs
Tel: 0113 255 5491| 3, Airedale Cliff, Rodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS13 1EA

Waggytails Dog Walking
Tel: 07923 444419| 9, Netherton Fold, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD4 7HB

Paw Prints Dog Walking
Tel: 01274 684377| 170, Latham Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 4AR

More for Paws
Tel: 07929 331911| 1, Eveline St, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S72 8JY

Paw Parade Dog Walking
Tel: 07595 295294| Top Farm, Laughton Rd, Dinnington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S25 2PL

Hiking Hounds
Tel: 07813 956540| 14, Kentmere Avenue, Wyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD12 9DU

TLC Dog Walking
Tel: 01422 200677| 1, Longfield Avenue, Northowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 7BS

Ashrose
Tel: 01943 461870| Flat 1, Rutland House, Cross Green, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 1HE

Pooches Galore
Tel: 07919 150223| 112, Newby Crescent, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 2TT

Precious Paws
Tel: 07505 665804| 101, Victoria Mount, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS18 4PZ

Leads United
Tel: 07771 695600| 25, Birch Grove, Bilton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 4HR

Moochin the Pooch
Tel: 07789 258982| 8, Nursery Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS17 7EB

Pooch Services
Tel: 01484 660665| 467, New Mill Rd, Brockholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 7EG

Walkies
Tel: 07525 657407| 74, Wood Lane, Chapelthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 3JL

Walkies
Tel: 07809 157676| 184a, Tennyson Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 3LF

York Dog Walking & Pet Care
Tel: 07943 958160| 136, Bishopthorpe Rd, South Bank, York, North Yorkshire YO23 1LA

Home From Home Pet Care Services
Tel: 07596 937524| 33, Ripon Rd, Killinghall, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 2DG

Long Tails
Tel: 07599 421983| 6, Nursery Drive, Holgate, York, North Yorkshire YO24 4PE

Pet TLC
Tel: 07960 044826| 1, Tinker Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S10 1SE


Wagtails Pet Care Service
Tel: 07540 133438| 5, Sunroyd Hill, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 6NE

The Dog House
Tel: 0113 229 5800| 4, Valley Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS13 1HA

Papillon Pet Care
Tel: 01977 780415| The Gables, Estcourt Rd, Darrington, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 3AJ


Wags 'N' Whiskers
Tel: 07846 937726| 15, Bartle Gill Drive, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD17 6UE


Walkies Pet Care Services
Tel: 01535 663967| 6, Barley Cote Grove, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 5QD


Bark in the Park Dog Walking
Tel: 07754 076125| 2, Knox Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 3HY


ANIMAL CARE SERVICES
Tel: 0114 221 2194| 253, Bellhouse Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 6HS


Diamond Pet Care
Tel: 01423 880592| 34, Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7NP


Paws R Busy
Tel: 07866 212047| 50, Caldene Avenue, Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD12 0JP


AK9 Dog Walking Service
Tel: 07976 916152| 49, Leeds Rd, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 2ES

Snoops
Tel: 07877 322337| Meadow Fields, Leyburn Rd, Hunton, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1QL

K9 Pals
Tel: 07970 669630| 24, Bradford Old Rd, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 1PJ


Dog Walking
Tel: 07548 508225| 21, Park Square, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 7BZ


Anne Paraskos Dog Walking
Tel: 01423 522732| 28, Otley Rd, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1TP


Kate's K9
Tel: 07545 271174| 30, Roundway, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 6DD


PadaboutD
Tel: 07807 053792| 44, Upper Carr Lane, Calverley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire LS28 5PL


K9 Country Walking
Tel: 07759 882500| The Hey, Waters Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 6NG


The Dog Runner
Tel: 07719 705795| 10, Paradise Place, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS18 4DE


Dog Walker at Pennine PetsD
Tel: 07929 755458| 24, Station Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 6DH

LazeeBones
Tel: 07958 309010| 125, Murray Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S11 7GH

Care 3 Pet Carers
Tel: 01535 607608| 6, Westlea Avenue, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 5EJ

Oakwell Dog Boarding
Tel: 07834 977199| 21, Oakway, Birkenshaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD11 2PG


Walkies-Bradford
Tel: 01274 622237| 12, Meadowcroft Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD10 8UN


Herriott's Petz
Tel: 07837 727577| Flat 11, Sandiron House, 453, Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S7 2QZ


Huddersfield Pet SittersDog Walking
Tel: 01484 542145| 25, Kingston Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 9HH


Ani-MatesDog Walking
Tel: 07974 561010| 52, Windhill Old Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD10 0SN


Excel Pet CareDog Walking
Tel: 07783 433023| 84, Woodcot Avenue, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD17 6QS


Anne's Animal CareDog Walking
Tel: 07783 417735| 59, Victoria St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 4PA


Walks for PawsDog Walking
Tel: 07826 180790| 8, Aire St, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 8LX



Woof N Ready Dog Service
Tel: 07981 004153| 25, Lockwood Buildings, Station Rd, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 6PG


Karen's Dog Walking ServiceDog Walking
Tel: 01430 410166| 41, Holmes Park, Eastrington, Goole, North Humberside DN14 7QS

Take the LeadDog Walking
Tel: 01423 887392| 19, Forest Way, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7JT
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Home from Home Dog Walking
Tel: 07832 329385| 75, Royston Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN5 9RB