Blackdown Dogs: The Walks

Montage of some walking areas

Dog Walker Serving The Honiton Area

Andy Westcott - Blackdown Dogs
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More About The Walks

Two dogs by a river

My dog walking day takes the form of a round, where I collect and walk the dogs in one area, then move on to the next area, and so-on. Generally I allow for 3 walks during a typical day, so my availability depends on whether I'm in your area around the time you require your dog to be walked. There is always a little flexibility to my schedule, and if you are also able to be somewhat flexible in your time requirements, maybe I can help. Get in touch anyway!

I prefer to walk dogs in groups of 2 or 3, but if you have a dog who has a temperament which suggests it's best walked solo, I would be happy to consider it as long as the time doesn't conflict with the walking of my main groups; a morning or evening slot may be indicated in this case.

Two dogs in the woods

On the day of the walk, I'll arrive in my unmarked vehicle. As dog thefts are on the increase, it seems sensible to avoid advertising to the world that there's a dog living at your address, and that you aren't at home.

If there isn't a suitable walk nearby, I'll load up your dog and head out to a chosen location along with any other dogs I may be walking at that time. Be assured that the contracted hour will be walking and won't include any travelling time: transport is free of charge.

Your dog will be kept on a lead unless you give signed permission for me to let it off, and then only if I'm happy that the dog can be reliably recalled. Walking areas may include roads, fields or woodland; this is decided at my discretion based on locality and weather. I try to select walks with water sources, but in warmer weather I carry water for the dogs anyway.

A dog in some bluebells

On the walk, natural behaviour is encouraged and I allow time for the dogs to have a good sniff at what's around them; when appropriate I'll play games with them such as 'hunting the treat' to exercise those extraordinary senses, and with the owner's permission, I also like to introduce a few basic commands to members of the group to help with control and discipline: for example the "keepin" command proves very useful if, while we are negotiating a country lane, a car decides to drive along it.

I build in a little slack time in my rounds to allow for the unexpected. For one thing, the walks can sometimes last for well over the allotted hour as dogs don't tend to adhere to schedules, meaning that a walk could easily be extended by another 15 minutes, especially if the dogs want to stop & sniff every 10 feet on the way back or stick their heads down a badger hole; I don't hurry my dogs, they take all the time they want, within reason.

In any case, be assured that even though your dog may be out with me for more than the contracted hour, the original fee stands with no hidden charges.


Dog Walking Fees:
    • £10 for an hour's walk for one dog.
    • £5 for each additional dog from the same household.

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