Walk This Way Dogs

A: All the walks are carried out in local parks, forests, beaches and green spaces where it is safe and interesting for your dog. The locations will vary in order to provide variety for your dog. If there is somewhere you do not want your dog to be walked I am happy to discuss that with you at your introductory meeting.

A: Yes. If your dog is very nervous around other dogs then Walk This Way Dogs can provide solo walks.
However, one of the biggest benefits of group dog walking is how much it can improve your dog’s socialisation. Therefore if your dog is nervous but non-aggressive we can start off with solo walks and then slowly introduce him/ her to an appropriate group of friendly dogs, a little bit at a time. It can be amazing how quickly dogs can gain confidence and settle into a group dog walking with a little support.

A: When it comes to group dog walking, Walk This Way Dogs will never walk more than 4 dogs at any one time and I ensure that temperamentally as well as geographically suitable dogs are walked together. Group dog walking is a fantastic way to socialise your dog and build their confidence.

A: No, most clients are happy for Walk This Way to hold keys for them which enables me to
collect and drop of your dog while you’re not at home. All keys are kept in a secure location and
will never be marked with anything other than the name of your dog.

A: I am canine first aid trained, but in the unlikely event that there is a real emergency I will call you immediately to notify you and discuss. At the initial consultation, you will be asked to sign a Veterinary Release Form which will permit me to take your dog directly to your veterinary surgery for immediate treatment.

A: Sadly there is no simple answer and no magic wand. Some issues can be quickly resolved and others can take many months. It depends on the problem, the dog and how much time you, the client have to work on it. Walk This Way Dogs will work alongside you and review progress with you after each session to determine whether or not any further sessions are required.

A: Walk This Way Dogs offers a 1-2-1 service and the sessions will typically take place at your home or at an area safe for the training, or the area in which your dog is experiencing problems. The initial consultation is free, usually lasting approximately 1 hour. Having as much information about your dog before the sessions take place is crucial to ensure that an effective plan can be prepared and suitable arrangements made. The sessions themselves will also typically last 1 hour.

A: It is important to wear appropriate clothing for the specific session. On top of this, please
ensure that you have:
● a variety of treats
● a harness/comfortable fitting collar (no choke chains or aversive collars)
● a lead
● other equipment may be advised based on your particular dog

A: Unfortunately not - dogs need more than short visits! You must have suitable arrangements in place for your dog to be cared for responsibly whilst you are away on holiday. Visits by friends, neighbours and/or Walk This Way Dogs are simply not enough. Please consider making arrangements for your dog to stay in the home of a friend or family member if you do not want them to be in kennels. However, Walk This Way Dogs will make home visits and/or undertake walks if you have a friend, family member or neighbour house-sitting full time for the duration of your holiday.

A: Walk This Way Dogs is happy to visit dogs that need medication. If you use a special technique to administer medicine, this can be discussed at the initial consultation.