What We Offer

Our dog walking allows your dog's to exercise safely, eliminate any boring repetition enjoy fantastic walks in social groups. Your dog will socialise and make new friends whilst keeping active, burning off all that excess energy with their friends.

On walks we will take balls, frisbees to add to the fun and different locations for adventure, where dogs are allowed off there leads.

Reliability and your dog’s safety are paramount to us, we will walk in all weather conditions keeping, your dog healthy and happy, the service we offer is professional courteous and tailored to you individually.

How It Works

After our consultation we will contact you with confirmation of your booking (by phone, text or email). Once an agreed slot has been confirmed, next will be the collection of the your

On arrival at your home your dog will be excited that their dog buddy has arrived to play and start there adventure. (We will always remove muddy boots, your keys will always be safely locked away only identifiable by a number system and, they are insured and totally secure)

Your dog will join their friends in our brand new customised van, travelling securely and comfortably to the planned walk.

Dogs will be walked in friendly social groups of no more than 4/5. (Solo walks are available on enquiry).

All locations that have been chosen have been assessed for their safety and fun, offering stimulation to keep your dog socialised an important part of their well-being.

Dogs can be let off their leads only on client’s written consent if we are happy on the dogs recall, this will be discussed as part of the consultation.

Whilst out having lots of FUN we are happy to email, text and blog your dog’s daily adventures or update you when they have returned home?

After your dog’s walk, your dog will be returned to the van dried, and returned home safely.

At home we will replenish fresh water bowls and feed or give treats as discussed in the consultation. Any other requirements please ask, such as dog medication, curtains closed, lights left or TV.

Your dog will rest after an exciting day’s adventure, waiting for you to return home happy and content and eager to see you.

Additional Information

Whilst most walks are around 60 minutes, we often run over when dogs are having fun. In total dogs could be away for up to 1 hour 30 minutes.

Short walks for large or small breeds and older dogs can be discussed on the initial consultation or contact via our web page.

Last minute bookings we will always try to accommodate those emergencies that arise in your busy schedule. Thus booking requests within 24 hours or less can be done however it requires significant diary shuffling ensuring all needs are accommodated.

We have a wide range of service we can offer to keep you dog happy and healthy please feel free to contact Dog Buddy to tailor your personal needs.

Whilst not all clients are out, holding a key is an important factor, as it allows to access your dog with the least amount of disruption.

All location have been chosen and assessed for their safety whilst dogs are off their leads, should any risks arise such as fast moving traffic, horses or other risks dogs would be put on to their leads.

All the team at Dog Buddy are CRB checked and have Public Liability Insurance and Key Loss Insurance, whilst conducting ourselves with upmost discretion and confidentiality.

We have 24 hour access to Vetfone for medical advice for any situation that should arise.

Cat Sitting

Our cat sitting service offers you peace of mind for you and your cats in the comfort of their own home whilst you’re away for one night, or a long holiday.

Your cats will feel more secure in the comfort of their own familiar environment free to explore with familiar smells and surroundings with their usual feeding routines and play, minimising stress and anxiety of a boarding cattery. On each visit we will do all the essentials feed cleaning bowls, change of litter, grooming and the administer of medication if required.

You will receive regular updates and photos, and caring professional service looking after your cats.

Whilst in your home we are happy to collect post, water plants, feed fish, switch lights on/off, close curtains and put the bins out. If we have missed anything please just ask in your home visit or over the phone.

Homeboarding

We have a spacious detached house with large secure garden and lots of space for your dog to feel relaxed, ensuring your dog receives the level of care and attention it deserves as we only board 1 or 2 dogs from the same household. We will accommodate most requests to tailor your dog’s stay and reduce any anxiety whilst you’re away.

We will tailor your dog’s exercise following our discussion prior to the stay. We would walk your dog 3 times a day minimum, with access to woods 5 minutes away. Afternoon social group walks are available, with 24hr secure access to our spacious garden.

We will only accept dogs that are up to date with their vaccinations including worm and flee treatments. I hold a current Canine First Aid certificate and are happy to accept dogs that require regular medication.

Puppy Visits

A new puppy is an exciting time for any household but a puppy needs plenty of care and attention to comfort and stimulate them through their early development and sometimes a busy work schedule may mean that you are unable to get home to visit your puppy as often as you’d like. Our puppy visits last for 20 minutes includes lots of playtime, include feeding and watering, toilet breaks and to clean up any accidents.

Once your puppy has had it final vaccinations we can introduce short walks to further develop their socialisation, include training ready to introduce puppy to short solo walks and then ready for group activity walks.

Where do we work?

We cover: Cramlington, Seghill, Seaton Delaval, Dudley, Annitsford, Blyth, Wideopen, Killingworth and parts of Northumberland within a 6 miles radius from NE23. Other inquiries further away welcome.

We also have a no advertising policy on our vehicles for added security.