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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).

Having a dog is an honour and a gift. It’s not our right to have a dog if we can’t give them the lifestyle they need and...
17/09/2025

Having a dog is an honour and a gift. It’s not our right to have a dog if we can’t give them the lifestyle they need and deserve. It’s not our right to hurt or scare dogs in the name of training just because we don’t have the skills or patience to teach them positively.

It’s an honour that my dog wants to be near me, even when we’re out and about.

It’s an honour when she steals my socks, it means she wants my attention, and she’s telling me something. What a gift that she can communicate with me this way.

It’s an honour that when she’s frightened, she looks to me for reassurance.

It's an honour to give her a bath after she has had a fun time rolling around outside.

And right now, it’s an honour that she chooses to curl up next to me on the sofa. 🐾💛

The magical effect of sand makes them have zoomies.
15/09/2025

The magical effect of sand makes them have zoomies.

Celebrating new joiner, Monty. Monty on-boarded with us over the summer and is enjoying enriching one to one walks with ...
13/09/2025

Celebrating new joiner, Monty. Monty on-boarded with us over the summer and is enjoying enriching one to one walks with our Sue. Stay tuned for more of our newbies who joined the club over the past few months.

Your dog will always prefer being with you, but we can help them learn to feel safe when they need to spend time alone. ...
12/09/2025

Your dog will always prefer being with you, but we can help them learn to feel safe when they need to spend time alone. 🐾

Recently I have been working with a client who's dog is experiencing severe separation anxiety. So severe that they are destructive and putting themselves at risk (not pictured for privacy).

We started with a full vet check and a groom to remove a couple of matts. Health issues, pain, and discomfort can influence behaviour, especially if there’s a sudden behaviour change. In this case, separation anxiety is a lifelong issue, but checking health is always worth it! ✅

Once cleared, we have been supporting the guardian to adjust the dog’s lifestyle to meet their working-line needs while addressing the separation anxiety gradually and stress free, making it fun and positive for both the dog and human.

Dani at Harbour Tails is a qualified IMDT dog trainer and welfare expert, helping humans better understand their dogs and offering positive solutions that strengthen the bond and make life better for both. 🐶💛

Celebrating new joiner Chester the Retriever. Chester passed his trial walks in early July and started regularly with cl...
11/09/2025

Celebrating new joiner Chester the Retriever. Chester passed his trial walks in early July and started regularly with club walks the last couple of weeks.

Who else looks this happy on Tuesdays 😁
09/09/2025

Who else looks this happy on Tuesdays 😁

While our dogs’ happiness is always at the heart of what we do and how we run the business, every now and then there’s a...
04/09/2025

While our dogs’ happiness is always at the heart of what we do and how we run the business, every now and then there’s a walk where a pup just doesn’t feel their best. And honestly, it makes me a bit sad when that happens.

Today little B (right) was unsettled by some distant banging noises. She’s a sensitive to certain noises, and the sounds left her on edge. Tail tucked, panting, not quite herself. Normally she’s such a happy girl on our walks.

We gave her lots of reassurance and aiming for a quieter walk tomorrow.

Found a cockapoo tree.
03/09/2025

Found a cockapoo tree.

Zola on her rainbow walk yesterday. We stopped to tell you we are pausing new joiners for the time being for group and s...
29/08/2025

Zola on her rainbow walk yesterday.

We stopped to tell you we are pausing new joiners for the time being for group and solo walks while we have a few going through on-boarding process.

We have one or two spaces reserved for *existing customers only* should they need.

We also have a couple of training slots available.

Thank you all for keeping us a busy little business.

Every day is Dog Day at Harbour Tails 🐾But since it is International Dog Day, I have to give a special shout out to my p...
26/08/2025

Every day is Dog Day at Harbour Tails 🐾

But since it is International Dog Day, I have to give a special shout out to my precious cockapoo, Cali.

She’s one of the rare things in life that not only lived up to my expectations, but completely exceeded them.

Perfectly imperfect and perect for me 💕



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Cali with her first place at FAB Agility  today. Her pal Rodger who we are looking after today came to spectate and chee...
23/08/2025

Cali with her first place at FAB Agility today. Her pal Rodger who we are looking after today came to spectate and cheerlead.

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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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