Professional, passionate, local and reliable. Taking care of your furry friends. We are pet first aid trained, DBS checked and fully insured.
11 customer reviews
Sue F
I have used Anthony's dogwalking service 3 times a week for many yearsHe is very reliable and always turns up on time.I have always found him to be a lovely person as well as highly professional and trustworthy. My dog absolutely loves him and I know he takes good care of her.I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Anthony if you are in need of a dogwalker. More...
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Jean Cairns
The genuine care and knowledge Anthony shows goes above and beyond! His patience and reliability are brilliant. I feel really lucky to have found him as my dog was not the easiest to manage. There were times Anthony had to carry him home as he would not move if a speck of rain fell on him. Lucky that was then and now he so loves his walks and can't wait to be off. More...
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Joanne Dugard
I can’t recommend Anthony enough, he is such a lovely guy and I couldn’t ask for a better person to walk my American Bulldog Frank. He has such a calming way with him and Frank absolutely adores him.You know that he truly cares about the dogs he walks and apart from myself, hubby and son he is the only other person I trust to look after him and walk him. I would never use anyone else and definitely a five star review from me!! More...
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Angie Kelly
We met Anthony through our neighbour. My office looked over the park and I would see this man walking this very old dog who walked at a snail’s pace. They would take several breaks so that the dog could recover, Anthony being totally present with him the whole time. Having watched this interaction for a few weeks, I asked our neighbour to introduce us to him.Anthony came round to meet our zoo - an old spaniel, old terrier and a middle-aged, nervous retriever – small, medium & large. They were quite a bunch to herd! But Ant took it in his stride. Over time we noticed how Toffee, Shirley & Baxter were walking so much better & how Baxter was growing in confidence. It was quite the turnaround!Ant is a lovely guy! He is kind, professional, reliable, an excellent communicator and trustworthy. We weren’t going to let just anyone have a key to our home!When he came to fetch the dogs, the cats would come running for cuddles too. He fussed over them just as much as the dogs & our entire zoo felt really safe and loved by him.We moved away from the area and wished we could have taken Ant with us. He became a friend and even popped around to our new home for tea and cuddles. We’ve also always let him know when we’ve lost one of our zoo, as he had become an extension of our family.I have no hesitation recommending Ant to work with you and your dogs. He’s a real gem and you wouldn’t find anyone better! More...
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Angela Finch
Anthony is such a lovely man. He is so easy to get to know and on the day he came round to see my boys it was a hit from start to finish. He put me at ease by the way he introduced himself to me and the dogs .We have been with Anthony for over 2 years and in that time he has become like a friend . The boys will go crazy when they hear him pull up almost bursting out the door to see him.He is professional, prompt and so easy to ask questions to. He will inform you if thinks the dog has a slight toilet issue or if they are maybe not themselves.In the warm weather he will not take them out over a certain temperature.My boys Buddy and Teddy love him and he loves them to.In March this year we had the sad news that my Buddy was so very poorly and the next day we had to be there and have him put down. Anthony was so upset the first time he had to take just Teddy for a walk and as Teddy was struggling with his brother being gone we sorted for him to go out with Anthony nearly everyday to try and get him off the sofa . Anthony did everything to help Teddy get through the sadness and I cant thank him enough .I would recommend this wonderful man to anyone that wants someone to be trusted with walking and looking after their precious dogs .Anthony thank you so much for your love and time that has gone into my boys they love you and I think you are amazingAngela. With Buddy and Teddy More...
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Riz Kumar
We cannot recommend Anthony enough . Finding someone you trust with your dogs can be stressful, but Anthony has completely set my mind at ease from day one. He is incredibly reliable, punctual, and genuinely loves our labs.They absolutely adores him in fact, I think my dogs look forward to their walks more than anything else in the day! I love getting the updates and photos, which always show a very happy, well-exercised pair If you’re looking for someone professional, caring, and trustworthy, look no further! Brilliant 🙌👍🏼🐾 More...
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Rebecca Halliday
I honestly cannot recommend Antony highly enough.When we first contacted Antony for help with our dog, Bella, she was extremely fearful of people and very anxious around anyone other than me and my partner. She was so nervous that she couldn’t walk on public roads or footpaths and could only be exercised in quiet fields and forests. We were worried that finding someone she would trust would be almost impossible.From day one, Antony was incredibly patient, understanding, and compassionate. He never rushed Bella or tried to force interactions. Instead, he took the time to build trust at her pace, visiting our home regularly and gradually introducing himself so she could become comfortable with him. His calm, gentle approach made all the difference.Watching Bella’s confidence grow with Antony was amazing. Over time, she went from being terrified of new people to absolutely adoring him. She genuinely looked forward to seeing him and was always excited when he arrived to take her out for her walks. The bond they developed was something very special.Antony didn’t just walk Bella; he became a trusted part of her life and felt like part of our family too. His dedication, professionalism, reliability, and genuine love for dogs shine through in everything he does.The only reason Antony no longer walks Bella is because we moved out of the area. If we could have taken him with us, we absolutely would have. If we ever move back, he will be the first person we contact without hesitation.If you’re looking for someone to care for your dog as if they were his own, look no further. I would recommend Antony 100%, 1,000%, and even 1,000,000%. He is truly exceptional, and any dog would be lucky to have him. More...
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Leanne Limburg
We rescued our dog, Duke, just over a year ago. As my partner and I work different shifts, we needed a reliable dog walker who could give Duke the exercise and attention he needs. Anthony was recommended to us after we asked for suggestions on Facebook, and we're so glad we found him. Duke took to Anthony straight away, and his walks have become an important part of his daily routine. He always comes home happy, relaxed, and tired.When we first got Duke, he was quite nervous around other dogs. Anthony took the time to introduce him to other dogs gradually and helping him build his confidence. Thanks to Anthony's patience and understanding, Duke is now happy and comfortable around other dogs.We couldn't be happier with the recommendation. Anthony is reliable, trustworthy, and fantastic with Duke. More than that, he's an honest, genuine person and the only person we trust with both Duke and a key to our home. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a caring and dependable dog walker. More...
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Sarah Vandermark
My ridgeback loves his walks with 1st4k9! I can see Anthony’s passion and love for dogs and he is reliable, kind, professional and trustworthy and I would highly recommend 1st4k9’s services!
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Lesley Fautley
i can highly recommend this company . Anthony is a very kind , passionate and responsible person and thinks the world of all the dogs he walks . and they all love waking with him so that say it all . my Peppa adores him .He always put the dogs safety first when and where he is . keep up the good work .Anthony . More...
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Jo Macey
Lola has had a great walking experience with Anthony she gets so excited to go for her walk with him, his fantastic with her and I know she’s going to be well looked after thank you so much 😊
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What do you love most about your job?
I absolutely love dogs, so many breeds and personality's and not one is the same! I get to walk people's fur baby's in beautiful surroundings out in the fresh air. Enjoying nature and interacting with the dogs and playing and also talking to them, with some people looking at me like im a little mad lol.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Ive always had dogs from growing up from an ealy age, and never really liked working for someone, so i decided to combine the two, and now i have the perfect job!
Why should our clients choose you?
Im very passionate and professional,local and reliable and absolutely love what I do, and i take great pride in what i do, im fully insured, DBS checked and pet first aid trained. I do not pack walk only small groups up to 3 so they get the attention they deserve.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
My vehicle and leads are cleaned and disinfected regularly, and also a mask is worn on collection and drop-off and hand sanitizer is applied throughout the day.
Dog walking / pet visits
We offer a range of services from 30 minutes to an hours walk, pet visits, pet sitting. With a fully caged vehicle safe and secure whilst in transit.
