About Us

The story of how we began & an introduction to our team

If you’re looking for a professional and friendly team to help with your pet needs please get in touch with us today

The Dog Walker was founded in 2016 by Celia 

2018 Our secure walking field near Greetham opened which is available for Private Hire and is also where do all our group walks.

In 2023 Polly took over as owner of The Rutland Dog Walker (Oakham & Uppingham branch) and Nicola became the owner of the Stamford branch which also covers Empingham, Clipsham and South Witham. 

Meet The Team

Polly - Owner of the Oakham & Uppingham Branch

Dog walker, Terrier mum, all round animal enthusiast

Raised in the midlands & graduated from Moulton College with level 3 Animal Management in June 22 and started her walking career the same summer.

Favourite part of the job: “All the excited wiggles & wags when I collect the dogs”

Polly - Owner of the Oakham & Uppingham Branch

Nicola - Owner of the Stamford branch

Dog Walker since November 2021

Studied Animal Welfare at college and worked with animals for almost 10 years in kennels and as a vet nurse more recently. Mum to Lyric the German Pointer and Chance the black lab.

Favourite part of the job: “Spending all day surrounded by dogs. What more could you want?”

Nicola - Owner of the Stamford branch

Celia - Field Hire Manager

Founder of The Rutland Dog Walker, hung up the walking boots at the end of 2023 after almost 8 years running the business and walking everyday.

Favourite part of the job: “Seeing so many dogs get to enjoy the field either on a group walk with the team or when their owners rent it out for private use”

Celia - Field Hire Manager

If you’re looking for a professional and friendly team to help with your pet needs please get in touch with us today

My dog is loving the experience with The Dog Walker. It’s a really professionally run business with friendly, caring and helpful employees. A truly great find. I never feel guilty going to work as I know my dog will have lots of fun, and will be well looked after. Thank you to you all.

Cathy

Cecilia has been amazing for my pup Cooper! He loves her and has come on so well since we started using her. He’s great with other dogs and loves his little gang of friends he goes on walks with. I’ve even used her to dog sit for a few night and felt safe and secure in knowing that Cooper was having a good time with someone that really cares for him. Great service and lovely lady!

Sarah

CecIlia looked after my 2 beagles at home whilst I was away for work. I got picture updates and had 2 very tired and happy beagles when I got home. Would definately recommend.

Bryony McDonald

Celia is fantastic with our very nervous (and sometimes grumpy) Beagle. He has settled in with her so well that within a few weeks she was able to collect and drop off without me being home.

Zoe McLean

Where do I start with this review? Quite simply, Celia, Phillipa, Abbie and the rest of the team are like my extended family, treating Tess as a member of their own. I can’t thank them or praise them enough for their attention, constant (and at times hilarious) Instagram updates, incredible love and care for Tess and leaving me safe in the knowledge that she is in the best possible place. When Tess and I move to Scotland in the New Year, they will be sorely missed! But until that day comes, thank you from the bottom of my heart x

David Corfield