How do bookings work?

Every new walk starts with a free Meet & Greet. I'll meet you and your pet before confirming any booking — we'll go through care details, emergency contacts, and the contract. After that, you can book individual walks or set up a regular schedule. No commitment until you're happy.

What areas do you cover?

Okehampton is my base, and I cover Sticklepath, South Zeal, Belstone, and Sampford Courtenay. Favourite walking spots include Abbeyford Woods, Melon, Fatherford Lane, the golf-club fields, and river-play spots. Out of catchment? Just message — happy to chat about travel.

What's included in a walk?

Every walk includes games, enrichment, and river play where appropriate. Group walks are up to 6 dogs in varied locations or in a secure field at no extra cost. Solo walks for nervous, anxious, or reactive dogs get my full attention — limited slots.

Are you fully insured?

Yes — fully insured, DBS checked, and Canine First Aid trained. Happy to send you copies of insurance and certifications on request.

Do you walk in groups or solo?

Both. Group walks involve up to 6 dogs and are great for socialisation. Solo walks are reserved for nervous, anxious, or reactive dogs — I give them my full attention, plenty of space, and patience. Spaces for solo walks are very limited and lunch-time slots are usually not available.

Payment is either cash at the end of the week, or preferably via BACS — I send an invoice at the end of the month for the month we're on, due on the 30th.

What if I have a key safe or lockbox?

Just let me know if you're providing a key, have a lockbox, or anything different — I'll let myself in and lock back up when I leave. Your contract covers all key-handling details.

What's your cancellation policy?

[TBC — Sophie will confirm at client review.] In general, I try to be flexible — if you let me know with reasonable notice I can usually accommodate changes.

From the diary · 14 September 2026

Our Eco Journey at Paw to Paw 🌱

My goal this year is to make Paw to Paw as eco-friendly and plastic-free as possible by the end of 2026 — biodegradable poo bags, refillable cleaning products, Biothane leads, washable towels and mats, and buying locally wherever I can.

By Sophie · 2 min read

At the start of this year, I set myself a goal: to make Paw to Paw as eco-friendly and plastic-free as possible by the end of 2026. 🌎💚

And I'm really happy with how it's going so far!

We've swapped to biodegradable Adios poo bags, refillable cleaning products, reusable cleaning cloths and dog bowls, Biothane leads, washable towels and mats, and a refillable water bottle. I also try to buy most of my supplies locally and reuse packaging wherever I can. ♻️

But I don't think it just starts with the business — it starts at home too. 🏡🌱

At home, I've switched to refillable hand wash, laundry detergents, cleaning sprays, body wash and deodorants, helping to cut down on the amount of single-use plastic we use every day.

I definitely haven't got it all figured out yet, but I'm learning as I go and making small changes wherever I can. 🌱

Some of the eco swaps at Paw to Paw Pet Care — Biothane leads, refillable smol cleaning and washing-up bottles, refillable Wild body wash and a plastic-free refillable deodorant case

Pet care with a purpose – for your dog, our community and our planet. 🐾💚🐕

— Sophie 🐾