DOG DAYS offers a walking service Mon-Fri and overnight stays throughout the week to North London dogs. Based in Crouch End, we are happy to accept clients from postcodes N6, N8 and N10. If you're not sure if we cater to you, please get in touch and give us a go!
We walk in small packs on Hampstead Heath or equivalent for a minimum of 1.25hrs every weekday, sometimes longer. Taking in a bit of ball-play, a spot of training, a splash of swimming, and lots and lots of running, your dog is sure to work off masses of energy on our walks. With smaller pack sizes, rest assured that your dog will be safely monitored at all times whilst having too much fun to notice, but just in case, we're comprehensively insured to cover for all eventualities. We will collect your dog from your home, run 'em ragged, hug 'em stupid, rub 'em dry, and leave 'em happy and knackered back at your home.
We love to host canine guests at our family home in Crouch End. Our three children are all dog-mad (but old enough to respect a dog's wishes for peace and quiet), and between us we make sure they are treated just as you would want them to be. From early morning right through until lights out, your dog will be made to feel completely at home. Bring a bed and a dog bowl, and we'll give them their own space alongside Twiggy in our living room. We operate this service on a small scale only, so your dog will be treated as a member of our family.
Should your dog occasionally need more than just a walk, we can provide a comfortable home from home for the day while you get on with the rest of your life. Daycare dogs will slot right in with whatever's happening in the daily routine, whether accompanying the pack on walks, resting the paws in between, enjoying some rough n tumble in the garden, or supper time with the gang. Please get in touch to discuss your needs.
If you are interested in regular walks or boarding, it's important for us to get to know your dog a bit before we can progress. We like to begin with an initial 'test walk'. This lasts 45-60 mins, costs £10, always takes place on a lead or long line and happens somewhere close to your home. During the walk we will be assessing your dog's recall, attentiveness, listening skills, obedience and general sociability. Don't worry! There's no question of 'failing' or 'passing' the test. It's more of an opportunity to judge your dog's suitability for pack walks, weaker areas to watch out for, or behaviour that might benefit from more one-on-one training.
Please email heydogdays@gmail.com, or call or text us on +44 (0) 7967087909 to set up a test walk.
"Emma from Dog Days has been walking our Beagle Odi for almost a year and a half now and he always loves to see her! She is very patient, professional and great with handling Odi. We'd recommend her to anyone who's looking for a reliable dog walker around the heath (especially if you have an active dog who enjoys 90 mins long walks!)"
Fangzhou, Gospel Oak
"Emma has the most brilliant bond with my dog Rufus and he always looks forward to spending time with her. She treats him as if he were one of her own and he always comes back to me exhausted but utterly happy. I couldn't recommend Emma enough."
Kit Bhatti, Crouch End
"Emma is a fantastic dog walker, and our dog Luna absolutely adores adventuring round Hampstead Heath with her and the pack.
Emma has been walking with Luna for around 10 months, and in that time we have seen a huge improvement in her recall as well as her lead walking.
Emma is trustworthy and reliable, and always communicates clearly with us.
Thank you Emma!"
Helen, Pete and Luna, Highgate
"My spaniel absolutely loves joining Emma and Twiggy on their rambles. My dog has so much energy! I can't keep up, but Emma is tireless, and gives him the socialisation and energy release he needs. Thank you Emma!"
Julia Rigby, Highgate
"Toby really enjoys going to stay with Emma for dog walks and extended stays where he is treated as a member of the family and is able to spend time with his girlfriend, Twiggy - Emma's dog!"
Caroline & Alexander, Cricklewood
"Emma has been walking our Norfolk Terrier, Louie, on the Heath for much of this year. He is always very excited to go and returns well walked.
Emma is devoted to her pack, punctual and quite obviously a dog lover. Highly recommend."
G. and P., Highgate
"Emma started walking our Cockerpoo/Cocker Spaniel, Monty when he was a puppy and he couldn't be happier. He is ecstatic to see her every week and gets ninety minutes or more of very active fun. Whatever the weather Emma is always reliable and Monty is guaranteed a free range adventure. She is thoughtful about the mix of personalities so it's always a happy pack. He comes home exhausted and ready to flop.
Emma is the only person that we entrust Monty with overnight and have happily left him with her lovely family for up to 2 weeks at a time. It's a real home from home environment and we get regular photo updates which always delights. I thoroughly recommend Emma to anyone looking for a truly personal service, she loves dogs!"
Jacqui Mistry, Crouch End
"We greatly appreciate the care and effort Emma takes while handling our Yorkie. Over the many months now, Toby dashes to greet her at the door and loves her walks. Emma has always come through, rain or shine and never missed a day. We also appreciate the effort to bring Toby back clean, irrespective of the fun the pack has while outdoors. Her care and love for dogs resonates onto all of us. Having her as our dog walker has been the best experience for all! We trust and appreciate her love and attention to our little rascal."
Tanya, Golders Green
"My dog Kitty has been walking with Emma for over a year now."
Christina, Highgate
I'm chief walker Emma. Here's me with Twiggy, my assistant dog walker. She's really the one who started Dog Days. I adopted her from Portugal in 2018, and it's thanks to the intensive training routine that we embarked on together that I got involved in the dog-walking scene. After speed-learning so much about dogs, from one of North London's top trainers, I started working as a walker for a dog-walking and training company before branching out on my own. I realised I loved being out with the dogs almost as much as the dogs liked being out there with me!
We free-range across open green spaces every day of the week, whatever the weather, whatever the mood. We take them off the leads, Twiggy takes the lead, and we all revel in the glory that is the great outdoors -- mud, sun, rain, ice and all.
£25 including treat rewards, biodegradable poo bags, lots of ball play, socialisation, some training reinforcement, and masses of fun with the pack. Your dog will be exercised (always off-lead where possible) for a minimum of 1.5hrs, but may be out for as long as 3.5 hours, depending on where you live, where we walk, and how many other dogs are being collected and dropped off.
£25 for up to 3 hours
£40 for 3-6 hours
£45 for 6-9 hours
£50 for 9-12 hours
£65 for 12-24 hours
£65 per 24hrs, normally including a minimum of two daily walks. You just need to provide enough of their usual food for the full duration, any relevant medications and a bed. We'll make sure they are happy, healthy and loved.
