Sound Familiar?
These are the problems we hear from dog walkers in Solihull every single week. If any of these hit home, we can help.
New dog owners in your area don't know about you
People who just got a puppy search for a walker immediately. If you're not visible on Google Maps, a competitor gets that long-term client.
No photos of happy dogs putting owners at ease
Dog owners want to see smiling dogs. A website with photos from your walks builds trust faster than anything else.
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.
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.
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 Solihull
Solihull is known for its Victorian terraces, inter-war semis, post-war council estates, and modern developments. Victorian industrial housing, with inter-war suburban expansion and post-war rebuilding, creating steady demand for skilled dog walkers across neighbourhoods like Knowle, Dorridge, Shirley, Olton. The B postcode covers a wide area, and local customers expect to find reliable tradespeople online.
Whether it is midday walks when owners work, multiple dog handling, bad weather coverage, Solihull residents need a reliable dog walker they can find quickly. Demand peaks in Year-round steady demand and Summer, and very steady demand year-round from working dog owners; holiday care adds summer peak. Accreditation with No mandatory regulation; Narps UK, insurance requirements, DBS checks helps, but being visible in search results is what drives the calls.
With around 8-18 dog walkers estimated to be operating in the Solihull area, competition for local customers is real. Most rely on word of mouth alone. A professional website, strong Google presence, and a system that catches every call puts you ahead of the pack.
Postcode Areas Covered
Areas We Serve
Common Dog Walker Services in Solihull
These are the services local customers search for most. If you offer them, you should be showing up.
Multiple dog handling
Serving homeowners across Solihull. Midlands climate; moderate rainfall, sheltered position, relatively mild winters make this a regular need.
Midday walks when owners work
One of the top search terms in Solihull. Customers looking for this service expect to find a professional online — make sure that is you.
Bad weather coverage
One of the top search terms in Solihull. Customers looking for this service expect to find a professional online — make sure that is you.
Trust
One of the top search terms in Solihull. Customers looking for this service expect to find a professional online — make sure that is you.
Questions from Dog Walkers in Solihull
Straight answers — no jargon.
What does it cost?
The website is £299 one-off — yours to keep. The system is £129/month, 3 months then cancel anytime.
How competitive is Solihull for dog walkers?
There are many walkers in Solihull, but most rely on word of mouth. A professional online presence puts you way ahead.
Can you target specific areas in Solihull?
Yes. We target the exact areas and postcodes you cover within Solihull.
How quickly will I see results?
Website and Maps go live within 1-2 weeks. Dog walking is hyper-local, so Maps visibility has immediate impact.
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.
Advice for Dog Walkers
Practical tips to grow your dog walker business.
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