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Dog walking & pet care in the South Lakes

Where every walk
is an adventure.

Individual dog walking, pet sitting and drop-in visits, with care shaped around your dog’s usual routine.

Alice, the owner of Muddy Paws, with her dog outdoors

Meet the owner

Hi, I’m Alice.

Welcome to Muddy Paws.

I set up Muddy Paws to provide reliable, practical pet care across the South Lakes. You deal directly with me, so your dog sees the same familiar person and can settle into a consistent routine.

I choose each walk according to your dog’s age, confidence and energy, whether that means a woodland group walk or a quieter one-to-one stroll. After wet walks, I make sure muddy paws are towelled down and the water bowl is topped up.

  • Individual attentionCare matched to your dog’s age, temperament and energy.
  • Personal serviceYou deal directly with me for every walk and visit.
  • Varied local walksWoodland and trail walks with play and scent practice.

Local pet care

Dog walking, pet sitting & drop-in visits

Dog enjoying an outdoor walk with Muddy Paws

Dog walking · group & solo

Group & solo woodland walks

Structured 45–60 minute walks in local parkland and woodland. I keep groups small and match dogs by size, age and play style, while solo walks provide gentle, individual care for senior or nervous dogs.

  • Small, carefully matched playgroups
  • Towel-down and muddy paw clean-up
  • Fresh water top-up
  • WhatsApp photos and updates after the walk
Ask about dog walking →
Dog relaxing while being cared for by Muddy Paws

In-home pet & house sitting

Overnight sitting in your dog’s home

Overnight stays and house sitting in your dog’s own home, keeping their usual daily routine and feeding schedule in place while you are away.

  • Morning and evening feeding
  • Medication given as instructed
  • Mail collection and basic house checks
  • Daily exercise based on your dog’s usual routine
Ask about pet sitting →
A pet receiving attentive care during a Muddy Paws home visit

Puppy visits & drop-in care

30-minute drop-in visits

Short visits for young puppies, senior dogs or cats needing feeding, garden breaks and company during the day.

  • Meals and fresh water top-ups
  • Garden play and toilet breaks
  • Following your established basic cues
  • Friendly company and check-ins
Ask about drop-in visits →
A dog travelling safely in a secure pet taxi

Pet taxi & local transport

Local pet transport

Crate-fitted vehicle transport for vet visits, grooming appointments or local transfers across the South Lakes.

  • Vehicle fitted with secure transport crates
  • Direct door-to-door escort
  • Vet and grooming appointment drop-offs
Ask about pet transport →

Practical daily care

How I look after your dog

01

Small group matching

I keep groups small and match dogs by size, age and play style.

02

WhatsApp updates

I send a quick photo or video after the walk so you can see where we went and how your dog got on.

03

Varied local routes

I vary my woodland and park routes and include scent games, recall practice and familiar cues where appropriate.

Kind words from local clients

What clients say

“Muddy Paws has been so liberating for us. Our two elderly miniature dachshunds are nervous and vocal, and the eldest is blind and deaf. Alice is personable, professional and reliable, and clearly confident with older dogs. Her regular updates reassure us, the boys are settled in her company, and we trust her implicitly. We’re very happy to recommend her.”

Helen Anderson · ‘Alec & Toby’ · Miniature Dachshunds

“Alice has known Margot since she was a puppy, and we both trust her implicitly. Getting to know each dog and understanding their individual needs is clearly at the heart of everything Alice does. Margot can’t wait for the door to open and is always happy to head out on another adventure—and get ‘Muddy Paws’ with Alice!”

Kim & ‘Margot’

“Alice is an enormous help walking our sometimes boisterous golden retriever. She is extremely reliable, trustworthy and our dog loves her.”

Danny & ‘Holly’ · Golden Retriever

Close to home

Areas I cover

Dog walking and pet care across the South Lakes, including:

  • Newby Bridge & Backbarrow
  • Lakeside & South Windermere
  • Grizedale & Rusland
  • Ulverston & surrounding villages

Just outside these areas?
Contact me directly—I may still be able to help depending on my daily route.

Muddy Paws South Lakes service areaA branded road map based on OpenStreetMap data, showing the main Muddy Paws service locations around the southern end of Windermere.A590A592A5084CartmelHawksheadBowness-on-WindermereUlverstonRuslandGrizedaleBackbarrowNewby BridgeLakesideSouth WindermereMuddy Paws service locations© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
Core service locations shown approximately. Just outside these areas? Get in touch—I may still be able to help.

Free Meet & Greet

Tell me about your dog

Fill out a few details below to arrange a free Meet & Greet so I can learn about your dog’s daily routine and care requirements.

Muddy Paws

Services & rates

Prices for regular pet care across the core South Lakes coverage area.

01

Group dog walking

45–60 minutes · Up to four carefully matched dogs · Collection included.

One dog
£15 per walk
Second dog, same home
£10 £25 total

02

Solo dog walking

45–60 minutes of one-to-one care, shaped around your dog’s pace.

One-to-one walk
£20 per walk

03

In-home pet & house sitting

Overnight care that keeps your pet’s familiar home routine in place.

One dog
£50 per night
Additional dog, same home
+£10 per night

04

Puppy visits & drop-ins

A 30-minute home visit for feeding, garden breaks and company.

One 30-minute visit
£12
Two visits, same day
£22 total

05

Pet taxi & local transport

Secure local transport for veterinary, grooming or other agreed journeys.

Up to 5 miles, round trip
£12
Each additional mile
£1.20

06

Initial Meet & Greet

An informal home introduction before your pet’s first booking.

No obligation
Free

Prices include travel within the core South Lakes coverage area. Any weekend or bank-holiday supplement will be quoted and agreed before booking. See the Terms of Service for cancellation details.

Get in touch

How would you like to contact me?

Choose whichever feels easiest. You can call, message, email, or tell me more using the enquiry form.