1 ON 1 TIME
Solo dog walks
One dog, one walk, all of my attention. Built for dogs who are reactive, nervous, elderly, recovering, or simply happier without an audience.
GLOUCESTER & SURROUNDING AREAS
Dog walking in Gloucester, done at your dog's pace
Solo walks for dogs who need a little extra patience, small group walks for the sociable ones, and drop-in visits for everyone left at home. Run by Mark, fully insured and DBS checked.
Hello, I'm Mark
A lifelong love of animals, turned into a dream job
I've been around dogs (and cats, and gerbils, and pretty much every pet under the sun) my whole life, and there's nothing I love more than getting outdoors and exploring with a happy dog by my side.
Hollie is my Romanian rescue. She's been our best mate since she was 6 months old and is very much the inspiration behind pursuing my dream of working with dogs. Watching her happiness on a good walk made me want to bring that same joy to other dogs in the area.
So Cotswold Dog Club stays deliberately small. That means solo walks for dogs who need proper one-to-one attention, group walks that never turn into a crowd, and the same familiar face turning up on time, every time.
DOG WALKING SERVICES
Solo walks, group walks and drop-in visits in Gloucester
Rates for all three are just below — every booking starts with a FREE meet & greet.
Pricing
Clear rates, no surprises
Every booking starts with a free meet & greet, so all options can be discussed in more detail.
Small group walk
£17 per dog, per walk
- 60 to 75 minutes walk
- Matched on temperament and pace
- Canal paths, fields, quiet lanes and secure fields
- Kept genuinely small
Solo walk
£25 per walk
- 60 to 75 minutes walk
- One dog, all of my attention
- Ideal for reactive, nervous, elderly or recovering - or just a dog who wants 1 on 1 time
- Secluded, familiar routes
Drop-in visit
£15 30 minutes
£25 1 hour
- Feeding, water, litter trays, medication
- Garden break and proper company
- Dogs, cats and small pets
Weekly bundles
On request
Regular walkers on a set weekly routine.
- Consistent days & times
- Priority in the diary
- Discounted rates versus paying ad hoc
Two dogs/pets from the same home? A sibling discount applies across all services — mention it when you enquire and we can discuss in more detail.
Where we walk
Canal paths, quiet lanes and secure private fields
The route is chosen for the dog, not for convenience. Nervous or reactive dogs get secluded or familiar routes with plenty of space; the confident ones get some freedom, fields and as much sniffing as the walk allows.
These are a handful of the regular favourites rather than the whole list. Routes rotate with the dog, the weather and the season, and I'm always happy to walk somewhere your dog already knows and loves.
Reviews
What owners say
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Drop-in visits
Not just for dogs
Away on holiday, out at meetings, or visiting a friend? I can pop in to say hello, sort food and fresh water, empty litter trays, give medication and give them some fuss. Cats, rabbits, small pets and reptiles all welcome, and you'll get a message and a photo after every visit.
FAQs
Questions, answered
Which areas of Gloucester do you cover?+
Hempsted, Quedgeley, Hardwicke, Tuffley, Longford, Churchdown, Longlevens, Innsworth, Highnam, Abbeymead, Abbeydale, wider Gloucester and Cheltenham. If you're just outside that, ask anyway.
Are you insured and DBS checked?+
Yes to both — fully insured and DBS checked. Canine first aid training is in progress, and I'll update this page the moment it's certified.
Do you walk reactive or nervous dogs?+
This is exactly what the solo walks are for. We'll use quiet routes, secluded ground or familiar routes, and go at whatever pace your dog needs. Tell me everything at the meet & greet — the more I know, the better the walk.
How many dogs are in a group walk?+
Small, and matched on temperament, size and pace rather than whoever happens to be booked that day. If your dog wouldn't enjoy the group, I'll say so and suggest a solo walk instead.
What happens at the free meet & greet?+
I come to you, meet your dog properly, and we talk through routine, recall, harnesses, health, quirks and what you actually want from the walks. No obligation, no charge. If it's a good fit, we agree days and get going.
What about keys and bad weather?+
Keys are handled however you're most comfortable — a key safe is ideal. Walks go ahead in most weather, with towels on hand; in genuine extremes (ice, heatwave, storms) I'll shorten the walk, adjust the time, or swap it for indoor enrichment and let you know.
Get in touch
Book a FREE meet & greet
Tell me a little about your dog and your requirements and we can arrange a friendly meet & greet. There's absolutely no obligation or pressure!
Call or text07359 474128
WhatsAppMessage me on WhatsApp
Emailhello@cotswolddogclub.co.uk
Instagram@cotswolddogclub
📍 Serving Gloucester, Cheltenham and the surrounding villages.