Business Details
Trusted Dog Walking Services in Northampton
Established by Gary Tinston, a lifelong dog enthusiast with over two decades of professional experience, Abington Dog Walking delivers tailored dog walking solutions across Abington and Wootton. My background in roles requiring reliability and trustworthiness, including 21 years at Royal Mail and service as a Special Constable, ensures your pet receives care from a proven professional. I prioritise understanding each dog's unique needs through initial free consultations, maintaining rigorous safety standards with CRB checks and full insurance coverage. My approach combines flexibility with structured routines, offering long walks, lunchtime visits, and transportation to grooming or veterinary appointments.With personal experience handling diverse breeds from rescue greyhounds to bulldogs, I adapt services to accommodate special requirements, including medication administration and breed-specific care. Client testimonials consistently highlight my punctuality, calm demeanor, and ability to build strong relationships with dogs, supported by practical measures like waste management and post-walk hygiene checks. This combination of professional accountability and genuine passion for animal welfare forms the foundation of our service.
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Transportation
Lunchtime Visits
Socialisation Support
Flexible Scheduling
Highlights and features
- CRB checked with 21 years Royal Mail experience ensuring reliability
- Personalised care plans developed through free initial consultations
- Full insurance coverage for all pet handling activities
- Proven track record with challenging breeds including German Shepherds
- Flexible scheduling accommodating emergency requirements
What people say
Reliable and trustworthy
Calm and patient manner
Adapts to special needs
Excellent communication
Proven track record
Services
Dog Walking
Tailored walking routines for dogs of all ages and breeds. Includes socialisation opportunities, breed-specific exercise requirements, and post-walk hygiene checks. Walks adapted to weather conditions with hydration management for brachycephalic breeds during summer months.
Pet Transportation
Safe transportation service for veterinary appointments and grooming sessions. Vehicles equipped with secure pet carriers and climate control. Drivers trained in stress-reduction techniques for anxious animals during transit.
Lunchtime Visits
Quick toilet breaks and feeding services during work hours. Includes medication administration, brief exercise periods, and security checks for home alone pets. Ideal for busy professionals requiring midday pet support.
People
Gary Tinston
Owner
Experienced dog walker with 21 years at Royal Mail and 3 years as Special Constable. CRB checked, insured, and handles all breeds. Lives locally with family and Hungarian Vizsla. Provides free initial consultations.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We provide services in Abington and Wootton areas of Northampton, with free initial consultations within a 2-mile radius of NN3 2RB.
Are you insured and CRB checked?
Yes, full insurance coverage and enhanced CRB checks completed. Documentation available for verification upon request.
How do you handle special requirements?
We conduct free initial assessments to understand specific needs, including medication administration, breed-specific care, and behavioural considerations. Recent examples include post-surgery care for bulldogs and socialisation training for rescue greyhounds.
What safety measures are in place?
Strict protocols include mandatory ID tags, up-to-date vaccinations verification, waste management, and post-walk hygiene checks. All vehicles equipped with secure pet carriers and climate control systems.
Can you accommodate emergency situations?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we provide flexible rescheduling options and can arrange urgent coverage with 24 hours notice for unexpected requirements.
