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.
🩺 Medical & Veterinary Expertise
Expert care you won’t find with standard dog walkers
• Level 4 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – Fully qualified, registered and experienced. Veterinary knowledge is the foundation of our care, from anatomy and health to medication and recognising the early signs of illness or injury.
• Pet First Aid & CPR Certified – Trained to respond to emergencies, including choking, bleeding, poisoning, heatstroke and injuries.
• CPD Certified in Canine Dental Care, Holistic Health & Nutrition – Supporting your dog’s complete wellbeing, inside and out.
With a qualified veterinary nurse caring for your dog, you can enjoy safer walks, exceptional care and complete peace of mind.
🧠 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 🎓✨
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.
📜 Our Certificates
📜 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.
Click or tap each image to view our official accredited certificates.
✅ 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.
💡 What This Means For Your Dog
Why choose us for your dog walks?
We have a Level 4 qualification in Veterinary Nursing and four Level 3 dog care qualifications, all passed with Distinction. This means your dog is cared for by a highly trained team in Eastbourne.
✅ Safe, attentive care: We know what to look for and can spot signs that your dog may be sore, unwell, or stressed.
✅ Support for puppies: We help puppies build confidence and learn good habits during their early months.
✅ Care for every age: Whether your dog is a puppy, adult, or senior, we adjust the walk and care to suit them.
✅ More than just a walk: Walks include sniffing, play, positive experiences, and chances to practise good behaviour — as well as exercise.
✅ We understand dogs: We pay attention to your dog's body language and make sure they feel safe and comfortable.
Your dog will be walked with care, patience, and the attention they deserve.
David & Michele Dog Walkers – Expert Care, Professional Standards, Happy Dogs.
📍 Serving Eastbourne, Pevensey and the surrounding areas
All our training & strict safety rules exist for one reason: Healthy Walks 4 You
Address
Windward Quay
Eastbourne, BN23 5UE
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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