Find a registered dog walker

The professional dog walkers scheme promotes the highest standards for Brighton & Hove dog walking companies.

It’s a voluntary scheme. The dog walkers who register with us agree to the professional dog walkers code of conduct.

These businesses are part of our professional dog walkers scheme:

Active Dog Walking Brighton - 07428 068 140
Brightdogs - 07941 991 322 or send an email to walks@brightdogs.uk
Brighton Barkers - 07981 755 034
Brighton Dog Adventures - 07718 123 989
Growlers Pet Services - 07951 126 346
Hugo and Hounds - 07508 056 770
Juppspupz Dog Walking - 07957 622 211
Katie's Pet Services - 07916 872 952
Little Paws - 07946 523 899
Outdoor Hounds - 07730 446 456
Pup Cult - 07376 670 845
Ramble Pups Ltd - 07527 279 687
6Pack Walkies – 07932 318 225
Ted and Dolly's Pet Services - 07789 644 029
The Woof Pack - 07720 842 733
Waggle & Ramble - 07745 980 150
Waggles & Whiskers - 07875 291 157 or 01273 606 259
Wags and Whiskers - 07932 576 633
Woody's Walks - 07813 434 447
Your Pet's Friends - 07447 073 431
Zefather's – 07983 581 110

Become a registered dog walker

The scheme is free to join.

To sign up, please read the professional dog walkers code of conduct and privacy notice. Then complete the application, and insurance forms.

Send your forms by email to animalwardens@brighton-hove.gov.uk or post to Animal Warden Team, Brighton & Hove City Council, 2nd Floor Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton, BN1 1JE.

Professional dog walkers code of conduct

We recognise the importance of promoting responsible dog walking. Dog walking companies must treat the safety and welfare of dogs and people as their top priority.

To follow our standards, we invite you to agree to:

get your clients to sign an agreement and consent form, about the safety and wellbeing of their pets while you look after them
clean up after the dogs you look after
keep the dogs you look after under proper control, in line with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and The Dogs Act 1871
familiarise yourself with Section 4 and Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006
make sure your dog walkers wear an identification badge with the company name and contact details when walking dogs in public
attach visible identification to the dogs with details of your company, as well as the tag with the owner's details
keep up to date with any changes in the law on micro-chipping and dangerous dogs
do everything you can to reduce the impact on other park users of walking many dogs
provide appropriate insurance cover for the business
only exercise the number of dogs covered by your insurance policy and keep them under control in line with dog laws
only transport dogs in vehicles that are fit for purpose, with current insurance, tax, MOT and efficient heat and temperature control
make sure the vehicle is ventilated properly for the size of the vehicle and number of dogs
have a good knowledge of dog behaviour and skills in dog training and handling
have a sound knowledge of canine first aid
register with a local vet
have a plan of action in the event of an emergency

DEFRA transport requirements state you must also agree to always carry clean, fresh drinking water and clean bowls to offer dogs after exercise.

You must not restrain dogs by leashes or chains within the vehicles. Cages or containment in your vehicle must be suitable for the size and number of dogs, to safely transport them.

Ideally, cage doors should be fitted to the vehicle.