Professional Dog Walking in the Lothians
Safe, enriching walks tailored to your dog’s needs.
At Doggy Dawdles, we offer calm, structured and joyful dog walks designed to give your dog the exercise, enrichment and companionship they need — while giving you total peace of mind.
Whether you have a high-energy explorer, a nervous rescue, a puppy still learning the world, or a golden oldie who prefers a gentle stroll, we tailor every walk to suit your dog as an individual. Their welfare, routine and happiness always come first.
Why Choose Our Dog Walking Service?
Dogs thrive on routine, enrichment and positive social experiences. Our professional dog walking service is built around three pillars: safety, enrichment and trust.
You’ll always know who is walking your dog, where they are, and how much fun they’ve had — because clear communication is at the heart of what we do.
What Our Dog Walks Include
Safe Collection & Drop-Off
We collect your dog from home and return them safely afterwards, ensuring the transition in and out of the house is smooth and calm.
Enriching, Structured Walks
All walks are tailored to your dog’s needs and may include:
Sniffing and scent games
Lead manners and engagement
Off-lead time (only with written permission)
Play, paddling and natural exploration
Calm cool-down time before returning home
We never rush our walks — your dog sets the pace.
Small Group or Solo Walks
Depending on your dog’s temperament, we offer:
Solo walks for dogs needing quiet, focused attention
Small group walks for friendly, social dogs
Groups are always kept intentionally small for safety and comfort. We also adhere to local council guidance of how many dogs we can have in our care at any time – East Lothian is 6.
Each walk is 1 hour, not including pick up and drop off.
Puppy, Senior & Special Needs Walks
We adapt our pace, route and structure for:
Puppies building confidence and positive interactions (12 weeks+)
Senior dogs who need gentle strolls
Reactive or anxious dogs
Dogs recovering from injury (as advised by a vet)
Your dog’s welfare always guides our decisions.
Prices start from £20
Towels, Fresh Water & Post-Walk Care
After each walk, your dog receives:
A fresh water top-up
A towel dry if needed
A quick brush or wipe-down
Settling-in before we leave
We always make sure they’re comfortable before we say goodbye.
Real-Time Updates
You’ll receive updates, photos and honest communication so you know exactly how your dog has done each day.
Areas We Cover
We offer dog walking across:
Tranent (Includes Blindwells); Prestonpans; Port Seton/Cockenzie; Longniddry
Ormiston; Elphinstone; Pencaitland; Musselburgh; Wallyford
& Surrounding local areas
If you’re unsure whether you’re in our zone, just ask — we’re happy to help.
Our Welfare-First Promise
Your dog’s wellbeing is always the priority. That means:
No overcrowded groups
No stressful environments
No unsafe off-lead walking
No mixing incompatible dogs
No rushed or chaotic walks
We walk with purpose, care and calm structure — because your dog deserves the very best.
Ready to Join the Doggy Dawdles Pack?
We’d love to meet you and your dog(s).
Get in touch to arrange a meet and greet.