Sound Familiar?
These are the problems we hear from dog walkers in Exeter every single week. If any of these hit home, we can help.
Clients love you but haven't left reviews
You have 4 reviews while a competitor has 35. New owners pick the one that looks like the safer bet.
Recurring clients going to whoever they find first
Dog walking is a recurring service — once you lose a potential client, that's weekly income gone for months or years.
Not showing up in local dog walking searches
Owners search nearby and pick from top results. If you're not there, they don't know you exist.
No way to show you're insured and DBS checked
Owners want proof their pet is safe. If your credentials aren't visible online, they choose someone else.
What We Do for Dog Walkers
Four things that work together to bring you a steady stream of enquiries and calls — week after week.
Professional Website
A fast, mobile-friendly website with your phone number, enquiry form, and reviews front and centre. Built to turn visitors into calls.
Google Maps
We optimise your Google Business Profile so you show up in the map pack when people search for your trade locally.
More Reviews
An automated system that asks your customers for a Google review after every job. More reviews means more trust and higher rankings.
Local Services Ads
Google puts your business at the top of search with your reviews and a Google Verified badge. You only pay when someone actually calls.
Dog Walker Demand in Exeter
From St Thomas, Heavitree, Topsham, Pinhoe and beyond, Exeter properties range from Medieval core, Georgian and Victorian terraces, post-war rebuilding after Baedeker raids, modern estates. Medieval cathedral city core, post-war city centre rebuilding, Victorian suburbs intact. Whether you are based in the EX postcode area or serve the wider region, a strong online presence is essential.
The most common reasons people search for a dog walker in Exeter include midday walks when owners work, multiple dog handling, bad weather coverage. Very steady demand year-round from working dog owners; holiday care adds summer peak. Businesses registered with No mandatory regulation; Narps UK, insurance requirements, DBS checks stand out from the crowd, but only if potential customers can actually find them online.
Competition among dog walkers in Exeter is stiff, with around 25-50 businesses in the area. But fewer than you would think have a website that actually generates enquiries. The opportunity is there for any dog walker willing to invest in their online presence.
Postcode Areas Covered
Areas We Serve
Common Dog Walker Services in Exeter
These are the services local customers search for most. If you offer them, you should be showing up.
Midday walks when owners work
Available throughout Exeter. Whether you are in a period property or a modern build, we connect you with customers searching for exactly this.
Multiple dog handling
Covering Exeter and surrounding areas. With Medieval core, Georgian and Victorian terraces, post-war rebuilding after Baedeker raids, modern estates, this is one of the most common enquiries we see.
Bad weather coverage
Available throughout Exeter. Whether you are in a period property or a modern build, we connect you with customers searching for exactly this.
Trust
Available throughout Exeter. Whether you are in a period property or a modern build, we connect you with customers searching for exactly this.
Key holding
One of the top search terms in Exeter. Customers looking for this service expect to find a professional online — make sure that is you.
Questions from Dog Walkers in Exeter
Straight answers — no jargon.
Is there a long contract?
No. 3-month minimum then rolling monthly. Cancel with 30 days' notice. You keep the website.
How is this different from dog walking apps?
Apps take a commission on every walk. We build YOUR online presence so clients come directly to you. No middleman fees.
What if I already have a website?
We'll audit it free. If it needs work, we fix it. If it's solid, we focus on Maps, reviews, and ads.
What does it cost?
The website is £299 one-off — yours to keep. The system is £129/month, 3 months then cancel anytime.
Can you help me fill specific time slots?
Yes. Local Services Ads can target dog owners searching during times you have availability, filling gaps in your schedule.
Advice for Dog Walkers
Practical tips to grow your dog walker business.
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