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Dog walking, pop ins and pet sitting in Derby

Your pet's second best friend

We're based in Oakwood and offer friendly, reliable pet care across Derby. Every new customer starts with a free 30 minute meet and greet, where we discuss your pet so the service is bespoke to you and your pet's needs.

We're available by phone Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Already a customer? Log on.

Before we start

DBS checked and insured

Letting someone new look after your pet is a big decision. Here's what's in place.

  • DBS checked
  • Insured
  • Completed accredited pet first aid courses
  • Always continuing to learn
Start here: book a free meet and greet

Step one, for every new customer

A free meet and greet comes first

It's free and takes 30 minutes. We discuss your pet, so the service is bespoke to you and your pet's needs.

Book it with a short form or over the phone. You don't need an account. If it goes well, you create one and can then book walks, pop ins and our other services, online or over the phone.

  • Free, and 30 minutes long
  • Book online or over the phone, no account needed
  • We discuss your pet and their needs
  • Then you book what suits you

How it works

From sign-up to first booking

Read how it works in full
  1. Step 1: Book your free meet and greet

    Fill in a short form or give us a call. You don't need an account. We'll be in touch to arrange a time.

  2. Step 2: Meet and greet

    We discuss your pet and their needs, so the service is bespoke to you and your pet.

  3. Step 3: Create an account

    If the meet and greet goes well, sign up online and add your dog, with a photo.

  4. Step 4: Book walks and pop ins

    Book online from live available times, or over the phone. Bookings can repeat weekly. Group walks, overnight sitting and event chaperoning are on request.

Services and prices

Prices at a glance

The meet and greet is free. After that, these are our prices. Every service can be booked online or over the phone.

  • Start
    here: book a free meet and greet

    Meet & Greet

    30 minutesBook online or by phone

    Where every new customer starts. We discuss your pet, so the service is bespoke to you and your pet's needs.

    Free30 minutes
  • Pop In

    20 minutesBook online or by phone

    Feeding, toilet breaks, fun and cuddles. For any animal.

    £1020 minutes
  • Dog Walk

    30 or 60 minutesBook online or by phone

    Solo or in a small group, depending on your preference. You can set a booking to repeat weekly.

    £10 for 30 minutes£17 for 60 minutes
  • Group Dog Walk

    60 minutesOn request

    A walk with a small group of dogs.

    £1460 minutes
  • Overnight Pet Sitting

    Per nightOn request

    In your own home, for all pets.

    £38 for a single night£36 per night for multiple nights
  • Live Event Chaperone

    BespokeOn request

    A bespoke package, for example looking after your dog during a wedding or a similar event.

    Price on request
  • The meet and greet: use our short form or call us.

  • Walks and pop ins: book in the app from live available times, or call us.

  • Group walks, overnight sitting and event chaperoning: send a request in the app or call us, and we confirm the details.

See all prices

What a customer said

Couldn't have asked for a better dog walker. Super easy to sort everything out, really flexible with timing, and Blisco absolutely adored her! He came back every day happy, knackered and a whole lot cleaner thanks to a daily wash, huge bonus points for that! Felt totally confident leaving him in her care. Would 100% book again!

Alex

Your account

Your bookings, in one place

Once you've created an account and logged on, you can:

  • add your dogs, with a photo
  • book walks and pop ins from live available times
  • set up bookings that repeat weekly
  • request group walks, overnight sitting or event chaperoning
  • see and manage your bookings
  • get email confirmations
  • leave a review after a service

It works on your phone, and you can add it to your home screen. Prefer to talk? You can book any of our services over the phone too.

Where we work

Areas we cover

We're based in Oakwood and cover Derby and nearby areas, including walks in Markeaton Park, Darley Park, Chaddesden Wood and Alvaston Park.

KeyWalks include

  • Markeaton Park
  • Darley Park
  • Chaddesden Wood
  • Alvaston Park

Not sure if we cover your street? Call 07590 043745 or send us a message.

Good to know

Common questions

More questions and answers
Do I have to have a meet and greet first?

Yes. Every new customer starts with a free meet and greet, and you don't need an account for it. If it goes well, you create an account, and then you can book our other services online or over the phone.

Will my dog be walked alone or with other dogs?

Walks can be solo or in a small group, depending on your preference. Our Group Dog Walk is 60 minutes for £14, arranged on request.

Do you look after pets other than dogs?

Yes. Pop ins are for any animal, and cover feeding, toilet breaks, fun and cuddles. Overnight pet sitting is for all pets, in your own home.

Can I book a regular walk?

Yes. Online, you can set a walk or pop in to repeat weekly. Over the phone, just tell us the days you'd like.

The first step

Start with a free meet and greet

Fill in a short form, with no account needed, and we'll be in touch to arrange it. Rather talk first? Call 07590 043745, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or email tailsandwoofs@outlook.com.

Already a customer? Log on