Professional Dog Walking & Pet Sitting in Norfolk & most of Suffolk

Both. Solo walks suit dogs who prefer one-to-one time, are nervous around other dogs, are in training, or simply walk better without the distraction of a pack. Group walks suit sociable, confident dogs who enjoy canine company.

We won't push your dog into a group if they're not comfortable. At your free meet & greet we'll recommend the format that's genuinely best — and if your dog's needs change, we can transition them at their pace.

Yes. Puppies have small bladders, short attention spans, and a critical socialisation window that closes around 12–16 weeks. What they experience in that window shapes how they feel about the world.

A visit includes a toilet break, feeding if due, playtime and gentle handling, and short positive exposure to everyday sights and sounds. We can also reinforce your existing training cues so your puppy isn't getting mixed messages.

Yes — and in-home care is almost always kinder than kennels or catteries for pets used to their own surroundings. Cats in particular find unfamiliar environments stressful.

Dog sitting follows your dog's normal routine in your home. Cat sitting is usually a series of visits — feeding, litter, water, medication if needed, and quality company. House sitting means overnight stays to keep the house lived-in.

Yes — it's one of our specialities. Nervous and reactive dogs need patience, predictability, and a walker who can read subtle body language before a situation escalates.

For these dogs we walk solo. We choose quiet routes and quiet times, cross the road to avoid head-on greetings, and never force an interaction. Progress comes from repeated positive experiences — not flooding a scared dog past their trigger.

The yellow ribbon, bandana, or lead wrap is part of the Yellow Dog Project — an international awareness campaign that started in 2012. It's not a legal classification or a training badge. It's a simple signal: this dog needs space.

Reasons vary — nervous, reactive on lead, recovering from surgery, in training, elderly, blind, hearing impaired, or simply a dog who prefers their own company. It's not a sign of aggression — it's a quiet request.

We walk yellow dogs solo, on quiet routes, at quieter times, and never force an interaction. Read more about Yellow Dogs →

Yes. We hold an enhanced DBS check and full public liability insurance. For any professional walker or sitter, these are basics — not optional extras.

DBS confirms there are no relevant criminal convictions — important for anyone entering your home. Insurance covers third-party claims and, with a "care, custody and control" extension, veterinary costs if something goes wrong in our care. We're happy to show certificates at the meet & greet.

We're also trained in pet first aid and carry a kit on every walk.

A relaxed, no-pressure introduction between us, you, and your pet — before any walks begin. It's free, obligation-free, and usually takes about 30 minutes.

We come to your home, sit with your pet, and talk through routine, walks, triggers, medical needs, home access, and emergency contacts. We watch body language carefully: relaxed posture and soft eyes are good signs; yawning, lip-licking, or moving away mean we take it slower.

If your dog needs time to warm up, we'll usually suggest a second meet & greet or a short trial walk — so trust builds at their pace, not ours.

We take your vet's details at the meet & greet — practice, phone, address, and registration. If something goes wrong, we contact you first. If you're unreachable and it's urgent, we contact your vet (or the nearest emergency vet) and follow their guidance. We stay with your pet throughout and document everything.

With pet first aid training, we can manage minor cuts, stings, heatstroke and choking if it's safe to intervene. For anything beyond basic first aid, we get veterinary help immediately.

Please tell us about any known conditions so we can spot when something is off.

Complete the step-by-step booking form on this page. We read it properly — not just the name and number — then reply via WhatsApp within 48 hours to agree a price and arrange your free meet & greet.

No payment is taken until after the meet & greet, and nothing is confirmed until you're happy to go ahead.

Prices depend on your pet's specific needs — there's no flat rate, and that's deliberate. A relaxed solo walk is a very different job from a reactive dog on a quiet route, an overnight stay with medication, or a puppy visit that includes toilet training.

What affects the price: type of service, length of time, number of pets, any additional needs, and frequency. We agree the price with you before any walks begin — no surprises.

As much notice as possible — especially for weekends, school holidays, and overnight sitting.

Regular walks: a week or two is usually plenty. Overnight or house sitting: a few weeks is better, especially around Christmas, Easter and summer. Short notice: always worth asking — we'll be honest if we can't fit you in.

If your plans change, let us know as soon as you can so we can offer the slot to someone else.

We're based in Rackheath, Norwich, and cover Norfolk and most of Suffolk. That includes Norwich and the surrounding suburbs, the Broads villages, South Norfolk, North Norfolk, the Waveney Valley, Breckland and the coast.

Towns we cover include Wymondham, Hethersett, Cringleford, Thorpe St Andrew, Sprowston, Drayton, Taverham, Aylsham, Dereham, Attleborough, Diss, Beccles, Bungay, Loddon, Poringland, Brundall, Acle, Cromer, North Walsham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Halesworth, Saxmundham, Thetford, Holt, Fakenham, Downham Market, Swaffham, and many surrounding villages. Check your postcode →

Yes — most of Suffolk, including Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth, Saxmundham, Eye, Stowmarket, and the towns and villages in between.

We don't cover the far west of Suffolk (around Newmarket and Mildenhall) as reliably, but we're always happy to check. The Waveney Valley and the coastal towns are our most regular Suffolk areas.

Three ways. Use the coverage checker above — type a postcode or town, or tap the GPS icon. Use what3words if you're rural — the three words pinpoint your exact location. Or just message us on WhatsApp — we'll confirm within a few hours.

If you're just outside our usual area, we'll tell you honestly. If we can still help, we will.