Brushtails London Dog walking service
Our dogs need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to be happy and well balanced. As dog lover, we all want the best for our dogs, but with our busy lives and hectic schedules, it is sometime difficult to fit everything in. My tailor-made dog walking service may be just the answer to help you with this daily balancing act.
In the past when my work and home life has taken over, I have used dog walkers. I know first hand how difficult it is to find the right dog walker that suits both owner and dogs needs.
I am very lucky to be surrounded by some beautiful open spaces and parks as well as some fantastic walks such along the river. Although we live in an urban environment, there are some hidden gems that the dogs love…if you know where to look!
We use biodegradable waste bag holders and always pick up after our dogs. We are mindful of our environment and are careful to be respectful to other park users.
We operate a 100% secure service. We have clients from all walks of life and for whom discretion is very important. We NEVER discuss clients or their business with anyone. We will NOT discuss a dogs history and we will NEVER divulge owners identities to anyone.
Latest NEWS – I am sure you have heard about the recent ‘dog thefts’ in the London area from dog walker vans. I wish to reassure my current and future clients that we NEVER leave dogs in a van unattended. We only walk up to 3 dogs at a time and change routes and parks frequently for added security. We pick up the dogs to be walked from one home only and then drop them back as soon as they have finished. We do not do multiple pick ups / drops with dogs in our care.
Some of our lovely Brushtails London clients
Areas covered
Brockley . Deptford
Ladywell . Greenwich
Blackheath . Catford
We offer a flexible approach to the areas we walk.
If you do not live within any of the areas covered please message me, as for regular walks, I will try to accommodate you.
Price List
Monday – Friday
Small/medium dogs £12 per hour
Large dogs £15 per hour
Saturday & Sunday
Small/medium dogs £15 per hour
Large dogs £18 per hour
(times inclusive of pick up / drop off)
Pet home visit
We can visit the home 3 times a day to walk and feed your pups. Perfect for people who are away for a day or so or perhaps whose dogs will not settle in other people’s homes or in kennels.
Also great for puppies who need a little more attention in the early days and will benefit from a few home visits per day to help with training and socialisation
Charges – £ P.O.A. for block bookings
We require all clients to fill in a Dog walking agreement form. This gives us all the information we need to ensure your dog has the best care with us. For your convenience, you can download and fill in this form and bring it along with you to our first meeting.
Frequently asked Questions
How do you collect my dog if I am out? We are happy to hold a set of keys. The keys are not marked with your address or dogs name. At night they are locked in a secure box at my home. We are fully insured for loss of keys (up to the value of £1000) and for replacements locks.
Must our dogs be microchipped? Yes we require all dogs to be microchipped. we like to hold all micrship details on file so please have details ready when filling in our registration forms.
How safe will my dog be on a walk? I walk all dogs on leads only. If a dog required more speace, i use training leads or strong extender leads in parks only. Around streets I will use a short lead only. Dogs will never be out of my hands during a walk. I do not use staff unless they are walking with me.
I want my dog walked off lead? I can walk your dog off lead on request but you will be required to sign a form to confirm you understand the conditions of this service. Dogs must be 100% recall trained and socialised well. I will assess your dog during the walk and if I am unhappy to let your dog off lead for any reason, I will not do so.
How do we pay? You can pay weekly or daily by cash, paypal or bank transfer. you can also pre-buy dog walking vouchers exclusive to Brushtails Dog walking services.
How much does it cost? Prices depend on the size for the dog and length of walk. We charge by the hour (or part there-of at 1/2 hour rates) We do have limited bulk bookings at discounted rates. These will be suited to regular customers who wish to book daily walks. (We will be happy to discuss these rates and T’s&C’s)
What does your insurance cover? We are insured from the moment we collect your dog to when we drop it off. Public liability up to £3,000,000. We are also covered for loss of keys & replacement locks.
What happens if an emergency arises while you are out walking? When we take on a new dog, we take the vet details. If an emergency happens we will take your dog directly to your vet or the nearest vet (if the situation dictates this) and call you immediately.
What happens if I have to cancel a walk or boarding? We appreciate as much notice as possible. If the booking is cancelled 24 hours prior to pick up, you will not be charge. If you cancel later than this, we may require 50% of the fee to be paid.
How many dogs do you walk at one time? We only walk up to 4 dogs at a time. All dogs walked must be non aggressive and comfortable with other dogs. One to one dog walks are available on request. Please call and we will be happy to discuss your dogs requirements and special needs
How do we book with you to walk our dogs? First we chat on the phone to discuss you and your dog’s needs. Then we arrange to meet at a time and place convenient for you, so we can meet you and your dog. All being well, we can book your walks as soon as you want.
Do my dogs needs to be vaccinated and wormed? Yes, we prefer dogs to be vaccinated and wormed unless there are special circumstances which you can discuss with us.
My dog is old and can’t walk too far. what will you do? We can discuss your dogs needs and tailor the visit to suit. You may wish us to to take you dog for a very short walk and then spend some quality cuddle time with them.
We require all clients to fill in a Dog walking agreement form. This gives us all the information we need to ensure your dog has the best care with us. For your convenience, you can download and fill in this form and bring it along with you to our first meeting.
Testimonials
I have known Russell in both professional and personal way, I trust him totally, he has a key to my house and has walked my dog(s) for many years now. He is joy to know and is there at a drop of a hat and would recommend him to any dog owners as he loves dogs like no other – Laila Morse – Big Mo in Eastenders – Walks Eric the Jack Russell (and previously Sunday the Daschie!)
Russell walks my yorkshire terrier, king charles and two chihuahuas. He is great fun and the dogs love him. He is their other daddy! D (London)
We have been on regular walks together and when I’m busy, I rely on Russell to take my dogs out for lovely long walks. He has developed an excellent relationship with my boys and they look forward to their walks with him. He is great and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who needs a reliable dog walker. – Tracey Brown (Hampstead Heath)
Russel has a great natural instinct with dogs. He has managed to make friends with my picky chihuahua, putting her at ease immediately. I feel confident that my dog is in the best care when with Russell. – Sue (SE London)
