What we do
Canine Connections
Small, gentle social sessions that help shy, young or under-socialised dogs learn how to be around others again.
Canine Connections is our confidence programme for dogs who find the world a bit much. Sessions are small, structured and led by a walker with behaviour training.
We start at a distance, work at your dog's pace, and only ever progress when they tell us they're ready.
Why owners choose it
What's included with canine connections
Two to three dogs
Deliberately tiny sessions in a secure private field.
Behaviour-led
Run by walkers trained in canine body language and consent-based handling.
Progress notes
A written summary after each session so you can see the change.
Owner welcome
Come along and learn the handling techniques yourself.
Pricing
A clear idea of the cost
Prices vary slightly by branch — your local team will confirm before you book.
Taster session
£28
One hour, assessment included
Block of six
£150
Save £18, valid for four months
Owner workshop
£40
Two hours, small group, refreshments included
How it works
Four simple steps
- 1
Assessment call
A 20-minute chat about triggers, history and goals.
- 2
Taster session
A gentle first meeting in the secure field.
- 3
Build the plan
We agree a six-session route with clear milestones.
- 4
Keep it going
Graduates join our relaxed weekly social walks.
FAQs
Questions we get asked a lot
Reviews
From owners using this service
“We couldn't be happier with Louise as our dog walker. Our little spaniel, Bella, can be quite shy, but she warmed up to Louise immediately. She's punctual, friendly, and treats Bella like her own. It gives us real peace of mind knowing she's in such good hands!”
“We have two large bouncy dogs, which can be a bit of a handful. We were slightly worried about using a dog walker, but from the first time our dogs met Steve, we could see they were in very good hands. Steve is reliable, excellent with dogs, and has a sound knowledge of dogs and their behaviours.”
“My two dogs absolutely love Helen! My old girl, Molly, has even started trying to jump up at the door when she arrives — quite a compliment. Helen is unfailingly friendly, professional and my two are loving her walks.”
“I was apprehensive about boarding Nicolas in kennels until two friends recommended Digs for Dogs. Whilst abroad I received lots of pictures and messages showing how happy and well looked after he was. I would never use kennels again — 10 out of 10 for me.”
“A big thank you to Jane, Alice and family for making Olly so welcome. It was the first time our one-year-old puppy had been away from us and we were fretting, but we had regular emails and pictures of him having a great time. I'd 100% recommend the home boarding service in Bury.”
“Maisie, our Boston terrier, is getting on in years and is nearly blind, but she was placed with a suitable family and treated as she is at home. She came back with little sign of stress. The updates while we were away gave us all peace of mind.”
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