Heather’s Walkies

Heather’s Walkies Ethical Dog Walker serving Blackrod & Horwich. More than just a walk, I offer enriching experiences tailored to your dog’s individual needs.

I specialise in small breeds, so your dog won’t be overwhelmed by giants. Home boarding License 138514. Professional
-Fully insured and Enhanced DBS checked
-Extensively trained in first aid for cats, dogs and other small animals
-Essential safety equipment, including first aid kits, carried on all walks and visits
-Safe car travel, including crash-tested boot crates
-Secure, online booking system

, with automated card payments
-Member of PDWA (Professional Dog Walker’s Association), ADB (Association of Dog Boarders) and licensed by Bolton Council

Ethical
-Animal-centred approach, using animal body language
-Compassionate, force-free approach (no aversive tools or methods)
-No more than four dogs per group (as per RSPCA guidelines)
-Up-to-date knowledge through Continued Professional Development
-Member of NICE (National Institute for Canine Ethics)

Personal
-Each animal’s individual likes and dislikes catered for
-Group walks carefully managed for best interactions
-Walk reports and maps emailed after each outing
-Photos shared for each visit
-Dogs’ paws washed after each walk (though we can’t guarantee spotless floors!)

Weekly blog: Fun walks and Building Confidence through Exploration
22/06/2025

Weekly blog: Fun walks and Building Confidence through Exploration

See where we've been on our fun dog walks this week, and learn how you can improve your dog's confidence through exploration.

Some great walks this week, beginning with fun with friends in the meadows and moving to slow walks in the shade as the ...
20/06/2025

Some great walks this week, beginning with fun with friends in the meadows and moving to slow walks in the shade as the weather warmed up.
I was especially delighted to be accepted by a nervous pooch, who, with some great Freework sessions, has grown confident enough to trust me with some gentle TTouch massage. Building up relationships with the dogs is one of the best parts of the job. 🥰

This week's blog - happy walks, and foraging for health....
15/06/2025

This week's blog - happy walks, and foraging for health....

This week’s blog – happy walks, and foraging for health.

More help in the garden today. This time, helping me thin out the radishes. 😋Just like humans, a varied diet is good for...
15/06/2025

More help in the garden today. This time, helping me thin out the radishes. 😋
Just like humans, a varied diet is good for our dogs’ gut microbiomes. Whether it’s foraging in the veg patch, or tidbits from the chopping board, sneaking in veg is also great fun and a brilliant way to build connection with your pooch.

Vicarage road play park cleared of litter today. 💪Whilst it’s disappointing that so much has accumulated in the month si...
15/06/2025

Vicarage road play park cleared of litter today. 💪

Whilst it’s disappointing that so much has accumulated in the month since I was there, I managed to clear it in less than an hour, a significant improvement on the group’s first visit several months ago (that resulted in over half a dozen bags!).

Next litter pick is 12th July. Meet outside Blackrod library at 10am. All equipment provided, and good company too. ☺️

14/06/2025
Some great walks this week through meadow and woodland. Penny was very pleased to find some cherries to eat whilst she i...
13/06/2025

Some great walks this week through meadow and woodland. Penny was very pleased to find some cherries to eat whilst she impatiently waits for her cabbages to grow. 🤣
We also had a couple of our regulars come for boarding. (I’m now restricting boarding to regular walking clients.)

Who's able to join in this Saturday?I have other commitments, so I'll be doing my own litter pick later on in the weeken...
11/06/2025

Who's able to join in this Saturday?
I have other commitments, so I'll be doing my own litter pick later on in the weekend.
Are there any areas in Blackrod that need a good sort out?

Thanks as always to Snowden for organising it all.

Address

Blackrod
Bolton
BL65SW

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