Your dog's favourite part of the day.
Friendly, fully insured dog walking across Redcar and the surrounding area. Small groups, happy pooches, and photos and updates from their adventures.
Friendly, fully insured dog walking across Redcar and the surrounding area. Small groups, happy pooches, and photos and updates from their adventures.
Simple, honest pricing. Every new dog starts with a free meet & greet so we get to know each other before the first walk.
Sociable dogs in small, carefully matched groups of up to four. Best value.
Most popularOne-to-one time and full exercise — ideal for dogs who prefer their own company.
A quick leg-stretch and toilet break for puppies, seniors or busy days.
A 20–30 minute home visit: feed, toilet break, fuss and a little play.
Five 60-minute group walks booked together — save versus paying per walk.
Save £5I stay over at your home so your dog keeps its own bed, garden and routine while you're away — evening, overnight and morning care, feeds and photo updates while you're away.
NewYour dog at your wedding, beautifully looked after — collected, walked, dressed, photographed and taken safely home again. See wedding packages →
NewA no-obligation visit for every new client to meet Poppy and settle your dog.
Prices are per dog. More than one from the same home? +50% per extra dog on walks, and +£10/night per extra dog on overnight stays (up to three). Overnight stays are in your own home (covers up to 24 hours); extra daytime care +£15/day. Covers Redcar & the immediate area — ask about regular-booking discounts and holiday availability.
Booking & cancellations: overnight stays and weddings are secured with a 50% deposit; walks and pop-ins cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice carry a 50% fee. Read the full policy →
Pick what you need for a quick estimate, then send it straight to Poppy on WhatsApp. Your exact price is confirmed at the free meet & greet.
Estimate only — multi-dog prices are for dogs from the same home. Final price agreed at your free meet & greet.
I'm a Redcar dog lover turning a lifelong passion into a proper little business. Your dog gets my full attention and a safe, sociable walk — and you get peace of mind, plus photos and updates from what they've been up to.
I keep groups small (never more than four), I'm fully insured, DBS checked and trained in canine first aid — so your pooch is in safe, caring hands.
Meet us — it's freeTell me what you need and I'll do my best to fit your dog in.
Covering Redcar and the surrounding towns and villages — I'm mobile with my own car, so I can reach you.
Not sure if you're in the area? Just ask — happy to help.
Every review below was left publicly on Poppy’s Facebook page, reproduced word for word.
“We honestly can’t recommend Poppy enough! We were so anxious about leaving our dogs for two weeks, especially having someone stay in our home, but from our very first meeting Poppy completely put us at ease. In the weeks leading up to our holiday, she walked Harley and Milly every week so she could get to know them and build a relationship with them before the stay, which made such a difference.”
“While we were away, she kept us updated throughout with photos and little blogs about what they’d been up to and all the adventures they’d been on. It was so lovely being able to enjoy our holiday knowing they were happy, settled and being so well cared for.”
“Poppy genuinely went above and beyond. She even offered to pick up any shopping we might need for when we got home, knowing we were arriving back during the night. When we eventually got home, the dogs were happy and the house was honestly cleaner than when we left!”
“It’s such a relief to know we’ve finally found our dog person. We trust Poppy completely and will 100% be using her regularly from now on. If you’re nervous about leaving your pets with someone, we couldn’t recommend her more. Thank you for looking after Harley and Milly like they were your own!”
“We booked Poppy in to bring our dog Olive to our wedding and then for an overnight stay. Poppy was amazing right from the beginning, her communication was on point and everything just felt so easy!”
“I did not feel stressed about Olive once as I knew she was in safe hands! Olive had the best time, thankyou so much for helping our day run so smoothly and for looking after our baby girl”
Courtney G.Wedding & overnight stay · Olive · August 2026“I honestly don’t think I could have found a better person to leave my dogs with. Leaving them for 9 nights was something I was really anxious about, but Poppy made the whole experience completely stress-free.”
“From the moment they arrived, she welcomed them into her home and treated them as if they were her own. It was so clear from the updates, photos and videos that they were happy, relaxed, and absolutely loved being there. Seeing them having cuddles, playing, and looking so settled meant the world to me and allowed me to enjoy my holiday without worrying.”
“When I picked them up, they were so content, healthy, and clearly very well looked after. It genuinely felt like they’d been on their own little holiday! You can tell Poppy has a real love for animals, and that shines through in the care and attention she gives every dog.”
“Thank you so much, Poppy, for loving my two as if they were your own. I honestly couldn’t recommend Poppy and The Pooches highly enough. If you’re looking for someone kind, trustworthy, and who will care for your dogs like family, look no further. We wouldn’t use anyone else now!”
“We couldn’t recommend Poppy enough. She looked after our dogs while we were away on holiday and honestly put our minds at ease from start to finish. She kept us updated with messages and photos, so we always knew they were happy, settled and being well looked after.”
“It’s obvious how much she genuinely cares about animals, and our dogs were treated like they were her own. They came home happy, relaxed and clearly had a brilliant time. We wouldn’t hesitate to leave them with Poppy again and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable, caring and trustworthy.”
Josh H.Holiday cover · July 2026“Wow, what can I say — Poppy looked after my 3 smelly English bulldogs for the weekend, she stayed in our home and did an amazing job! The dogs loved her and the house was exactly how we left it, I would never have known she was here!”
“Thanks Poppy — they are looking forward to your next stay!”
Gemma I.Weekend home stay · three English bulldogs · June 2026“Highly recommend Poppy and the Pooches! Poppy is excellent with my dog — who absolutely loves her!!”
Naomi J.Regular walks · July 2026Everything new dog parents usually want to check before booking.
Pick a time that suits you and you'll get instant confirmation by email — a free, no-obligation visit to meet you and your dog before any walks begin.
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