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Harbour Tails Dog Club Every dog walker starts with "I've owned dogs my whole life and LOVE dogs" as a reason to choose them. For me this is of course true.

🐾 Qualified Dog Trainer & Professional Dog Walker
📍 Covering Hamworthy, Upton, Poole & Surrounding
🎓 Up to date qualifications
🚐 Safe walks with live GPS tracking But I didn't think this was enough to be responsible for such precious members of the family and to run a professional and safe dog walking business. So, in 2015 I started volunteer dog walking and sitting for local military families. I

continued this free service in my spare time until 2019, gaining experience. I went on to complete a NARPS dog walking and canine first aid course. From there I’ve to put my talents to setting up a professional, safe and reliable dog walking service you can trust. Covering Hamworthy, Upton, Poole. I’m DBS cleared and keep up to date with learning and qualifications. I renew my first aid course every 3 years. I also have reputable certificates in canine behaviour and training. You can see a list of my qualifications on my website. I know first-hand what a worry it is when you have to leave your dog in someone else’s care. You can rest assured that your dog’s safety and wellbeing is my top priority. That’s why I use an unbranded and adapted vehcile. I also attach a tracking device to your dog's collar for ultimate safety. I have a keen interest and passion for positive and fear/force free animal training. This has become a hobby I’ve enjoyed over the years with my own dogs, horses and I even trained my house rabbit a variety of tricks! Over the past few years there has been ground breaking scientific research across the globe to support the effectiveness of positive reinforcement training. I am passionate about continually researching, learning and practising positive reinforcement training techniques. Most rencently I have completed Training and Behaviour courses through the ‘Victoria Stilwell Academy” and IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers).

An afternoon of dogs striking poses on logs.The boxes around their necks? Just GPS trackers. No buzzers, no shocks.By 20...
27/11/2025

An afternoon of dogs striking poses on logs.

The boxes around their necks? Just GPS trackers. No buzzers, no shocks.

By 2025, we have a wealth of scientific research showing there are kinder, and effective ways to teach and manage dogs. Methods that never involve hurting or scaring them. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise ✌️

26/11/2025

It's not easy standing still for a photo when there are so many smells to smell 💕

Something shocked Rodger 😲
25/11/2025

Something shocked Rodger 😲

Cosmo & Millie have always loved eachother 💕
24/11/2025

Cosmo & Millie have always loved eachother 💕

21/11/2025

Cali told me one of her dreams is to be an actress. Here is her self tape. What you think?

Cali and I have had a busy training morning today! We got to work with one of our lovely clients, another Cockapoo, like...
21/11/2025

Cali and I have had a busy training morning today! We got to work with one of our lovely clients, another Cockapoo, like Cali.

R, the young Cockapoo, is coming to the end of her block of six private sessions, and she has made amazing progress.

We’ve been supporting her and her family with things like:

Chewing furniture

Puppy Biting

Resource guarding

Loose-lead walking

Difficulty with collar/harness handling

Greeting people and other dogs

Today we were especially proud of her resource guarding progress. Her family have been really consistent with their homework, practicing the fun, non-confrontational games I taught them. R can now confidently understand and perform her leave and drop cues, even outdoors in the real world now! And now also allows her family to pick up items she has dropped ! Amazing 🤩

Before coming to us, R attended group puppy sessions, but her family struggled with her over excitement and getting tailored support for her specific challenges. Group classes have their place but they can also feel overwhelming for many dogs and it’s not always possible to address individual needs in that environment.

We’re so proud of R and her family 💕🐾

One of them is moving away soon. After several years with Harbour Tails. But let's not think on that for now and enjoy ...
20/11/2025

One of them is moving away soon. After several years with Harbour Tails. But let's not think on that for now and enjoy these crisp, beautiful wintery walks. 💕❄️🐾

19/11/2025

We love fun and enrichment… but Freddie tried to run off with half a tree.

I even told him, “You think you can carry that? Go on then.”
Of course… he proved me wrong.

Safety called a timeout before his "stick" took out one of us 😂

19/11/2025

Cyclists - we can't always hear you coming up behind us. Your bikes are quiet and quick! Ring a bell or shout at us, slow down a little and we will make space for you.

Sometimes it's as simple as, using a step or stair!One of my training clients (not pictured) was having a tough time wit...
18/11/2025

Sometimes it's as simple as, using a step or stair!

One of my training clients (not pictured) was having a tough time with their dog getting bitey and agitated after hanging out on the sofa for a bit.

Turns out, the dog was just trying to say they needed an easier way down. Jumping down was scary, uncomfortable and they felt trapped.

Since getting the step, the client has reported the dog has been much more relaxed, not getting frustrated because they can comfortably get on and off the sofa.

Sometimes the fix really is that simple. The tricky part is figuring out what your dog is trying to tell you.

BEHAVIOUR IS COMMUNICATION

Club members!Pop onto our member website to view the 2026 price plan!If you need your access code again, just get in tou...
17/11/2025

Club members!

Pop onto our member website to view the 2026 price plan!

If you need your access code again, just get in touch!

The new plan includes discounted rates for regular bookings, now with updated terms for “breaks” / “pauses.” We still have flexible ad-hoc plan options for those who need a bit more flexibility.

And of course… Dog Training Discounts for Club Members 😊

It’s been a year of many businesses coming and going, and this year in particular has seen the closure of several local dog-care businesses I’ve worked alongside. With so much change, my focus is on ensuring the long-term stability of Harbour Tails by offering fair and sustainable pricing and terms that reflect my qualifications, investment to safety, care standards, and the unique service you and your dogs know and love.

If you have any questions, Dani is always happy to help 💕

Leads all over me. Dogs running about. I promise, everything is under control 🤪 💕Big shoutout to my lovely ex-client Lun...
13/11/2025

Leads all over me. Dogs running about.
I promise, everything is under control 🤪 💕

Big shoutout to my lovely ex-client Luna the Miniature Dachshund, --> who we bumped into just moments after Dawn snapped this photo! Luna was one of our club members few years ago before a change of our catchment area . so lovely to see that little wag and hear her little bark again. Cali and Luna remembered eachother which was so cute! 💛

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Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 09:00 - 15:00

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