Our story: The Heart of Wild Side Walkies

Wild Side Walkies began with my dog, Penny.

Like many first time dog owners, I wanted to give her the very best start in life. Soon after bringing her home from the pound, I worked with a highly regarded local trainer and was introduced to structured pack walks and group adventures.

Watching dogs build confidence, form friendships, and genuinely thrive in small, consistent groups completely changed the way I saw dog walking.

By profession, I worked most of my career with children with autism, where much of my work focuses on positive reinforcement, routine, trust, patience, and helping individuals feel safe and confident. Over time, I realised many of those same principles help dogs thrive too.

That experience inspired me to create Wild Side Walkies.

Today, I focus on small, carefully matched packs, familiar routines, and calm, enriching adventures where dogs can feel safe, build confidence, and enjoy being part of a pack.

Wild Side Walkies exists because of Penny, and a genuine belief that dogs deserve more than just exercise.

They deserve connection, consistency, adventure, and a place where they can truly belong.