Safe & Enriching Group Dog Walks & Day Care Serving Hamworthy, Upton & Poole.

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  • Tractive GPS

    GPS

    For added peace of mind, we equip all dogs permitted off-lead with Tractive GPS trackers – the market leader in reliable pet tracking technology.

  • Dog walking van

    Collection & Travel

    Collection in properly equipped vehicle with individual travel compartments, insulation and air-conditioning.

  • Dog cleaner

    Clean Up

    Sometimes the dogs enjoy themselves a little too much! To help keep your home clean, we use an in-vehicle power washer to rinse away… goodness knows what!

  • Four dogs of various sizes and breeds standing on a Hamworthy beach with colourful beach huts and a cloudy sky in the background.

    Interactive Walks

    Your dog gets our full attention with interactive games that reinforce recall and eye contact, along with encouraging scenting and exploring the environment together.

  • Four dogs sitting together outdoors in a field with a cloudy sky, one with a brown coat and collars, two Dalmatians with black spots, and one small, shaggy-haired dog with a harness.

    Group Safety

    We walk small groups of up to five dogs to ensure safer and more enjoyable walks for all. We have a careful trial process to assess new joiners for group walk compatibility.

  • Satellite map showing a 6.98 mile walking route around a large lake in an urban area, tracked on April 10, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM, with a total duration of 4 hours and 30 minutes around Poole Harbour.

    Photo & Video

    Photo / video / tracking data / update is sent to you after your dog’s adventure.

  • A German Shepherd dog in Upton resting its head against a person's chest and looking up with a relaxed expression outdoors.

    Qualifications

    Qualified in Canine First Aid, and a range of training and behaviour certifications that are continuously updated to stay current with best practices.

    Qaulifications
  • Logo for Dorset Dogs Professional Dog Walkers Charter featuring a green paw print inside a circle, with green and white background and text.

    Charter Members

    As a member of the Dorset Dogs Professional Dog Walkers Charter, we’re committed to responsible, respectful dog walking that supports local wildlife and promotes positive, professional standards in dog care and welfare.

    The Charter

Find the right group walk or day care service ⬇️

1 Hour Explorer

Although we call it a “1-hour” group walk, your dog will typically enjoy 1.5–2+ hours of adventure.

What’s included:

  • Active walking: Minimum of 1 hour exploring natural, stimulating environments

  • Collection & drop-off from your home in Hamworthy, Upton, Poole: Travel time for picking up and returning your dog

  • Post-walk care: Cleaning, checking for injury and providing water and a wind-down

  • GPS-trackers (Tractive) for off-lead permitted dogs. Tracking data texted along with photos or video.

  • Varied and enriching environments for mental and physical stimulation

    Price from: £16.75

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Half Day Explorer

Your dog will be out for 3.5 - 4 hours in total, which includes two back-to-back group walks (each a minimum of 1 hour). Between walks, your dog will enjoy a short lunch or tea break with us, either at the walk location or back at my house.

What’s included:

  • Active walking: Minimum of 2 hour exploring natural, stimulating environments (2 x back to back group walks with a rest, water and dry off as necessary in between)

  • Collection & drop-off from your home in Hamworthy, Upton, Poole: Travel time for picking up and returning your dog

  • Post-walk care: Cleaning, checking for injury and providing water and a wind-down

  • GPS-trackers (Tractive) for off-lead permitted dogs. Tracking data texted along with photos or video.

  • Varied and enriching environments for mental and physical stimulation

    Price from: £27.75

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Full Day Explorer

Your dog will be out for 5-6 hours in total, which includes three back-to-back group walks (each a minimum of 1 hour). Between walks, your dog will enjoy a short lunch or tea break with us, either at the walk location or back at my house.

What’s included:

  • Active walking: Minimum of 3 hours exploring natural, stimulating environments (3 x back to back group walks with a rest, water and dry off as necessary in between)

  • Collection & drop-off from your home in Hamworthy, Upton, Poole: Travel time for picking up and returning your dog

  • Post-walk care: Cleaning, checking for injury and providing water and a wind-down

  • GPS-trackers (Tractive) for off-lead permitted dogs. Tracking data texted along with photos or video.

  • Varied and enriching environments for mental and physical stimulation

    Price from: £36

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Military Discount

Military Discount

Logo for Harbour Tails featuring a blue and green dog with a wagging tail, surrounded by text promoting dog walking and care, and emphasizing safety, welfare, and happiness.