Our Expert Qualifications
We don’t just walk dogs – we are fully qualified canine professionals, combining veterinary knowledge with advanced training and behaviour expertise you can trust.
š©ŗ Medical & Veterinary Expertise
Knowledge you won’t find with standard dog walkers
• Level 4 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – Fully qualified, registered and experienced. This is our foundation – we understand anatomy, health, medication, and early warning signs of illness or injury.
• Pet First Aid & CPR Certified – Trained in emergency care, choking, bleeding, poisoning, heatstroke and injury management.
• CPD Certified – Canine Dental Care, Holistic Health & Nutrition – We care for your dog’s whole wellbeing, inside and out.
Having a qualified veterinary nurse looking after your dog means safer walks, better care, and peace of mind.
š§ Canine Education & Training Specialist
We have completed advanced, accredited training to understand exactly how dogs think, learn, communicate and develop.
• Level 3 Award in Puppy Training – Higher Distinction | NEW – June 2026 šāØ
Expert knowledge of the critical 8–16 week socialisation window, bite inhibition, toilet training, and building confidence.
• Level 3 Award in Dog Training – Higher Distinction
Modern, reward-based training methods, obedience, recall, and solving common behaviour issues.
• Level 3 Award in Canine Behaviour Training – Distinction
Understanding anxiety, fear, reactivity, and how to support your dog kindly and effectively.
• Level 3 Award in Canine Communication – Higher Distinction
Reading body language, calming signals, stress signs, and what your dog is really telling you.
š Our Certificates
š Industry Recognition & Accreditation
Fully verified and professionally registered
• NarpsUK Gold Seal Certified – The highest standard in the UK pet industry. This means we are vetted, qualified, insured, and follow a strict code of conduct.
• UK Rural Skills – Dog Walking & Pet Sitting – Completed with Distinction Grade.
• Defra Compliant – Fully up to date with all UK regulations and animal welfare laws.
• Award Winning Business – Voted Top 3 Dog Walkers in Eastbourne 2025 & 2026.
Our Commitment to Welfare
We follow the official Defra Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs, issued under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. This sets out the five legal welfare needs all dogs must have:
ā Suitable environment & accommodation
ā Appropriate diet & clean water
ā Ability to behave normally & socialise
ā Protection from pain, injury & illness
ā Suitable companionship — alone or with others
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ā Safety, Insurance & Vetting
Your dog’s safety is our absolute priority
• Enhanced DBS Checked – Full background clearance for working with animals and vulnerable people.
• Fully Insured – £1 Million Public Liability cover + Care, Custody & Control insurance.
• COVID & Biosecurity Trained – Strict hygiene and safety protocols.
• In extreme heat - We follow the 150 Rule: when temperature + humidity total 150 or higher, we only do short shaded potty breaks in the woods.
š” What This Means For Your Dog
Why choose us over other dog walkers?
With Level 4 Veterinary Nursing + 4 + Level 3 Canine Qualifications (all Distinction), we are one of the most highly qualified dog care professionals in Eastbourne.
ā Health Safety: We spot limping, illness, or stress before it becomes serious.
ā Perfect Puppy Starts: We guide your puppy through their most important learning stage correctly.
ā Life Stage Knowledge: We understand dogs will change as they get older — from playful puppy to adult, and into their senior years — we adapt care, pace, and support to suit their age and needs.
ā Educational Walks: Every walk includes mental stimulation, training, and positive experiences — not just exercise.
ā Understanding: We speak “dog” — we know exactly what your dog needs and how they feel.
Your dog isn’t just being walked — they are being cared for, understood, and educated by experts.
David & Michele Dog Walkers – Expert Care, Professional Standards, Happy Dogs.
š Serving Eastbourne, Pevensey and the surrounding areas
All our training & strict safety rules exist for one reason: Healthy Walks 4 You
Address
Windward Quay
BN23 5UE Eastbourne
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 6am - 4pm
Sat & Sun: By appointment only
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