Purposeful walking

Structured Dog Walking

Training-focused dog walking for owners who want their dog’s plan followed consistently, with loose lead work, engagement, recall and reactivity support built into walks.

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The Lucky’s Paws Walking Team

Our structured walks are delivered by people who understand practical handling, calm exposure and individual support.

Emily outdoors with two dogs on a path

Emily

Emily is a dog walker and dog trainer within the Lucky’s Paws team. She runs our puppy classes and adolescent classes on a weekend and splits her working week between 1-1 sessions and structured walks. She has completed her BSc (Hons) Animal Management in 2022 and has been part of the team ever since. You will see Archie, her cockapoo on many of her walks and she has recently become a mum to Nancy.

Sarah kneeling outdoors with a black dog by water

Sarah

Sarah works part time for Lucky’s Paws on a Tuesday and Wednesday as well as working as a paramedic. She has a black labrador called Ernie, and completed 1-1 training with Lucky’s Paws prior to joining our dog walking team. You will see Ernie on many of Sarah’s walks. She is part of our structured dog walking team which includes solo, group and adventure walks and also attends many of our social walks to provide additional support to the Lucky’s Paws clients.

Holly outdoors in woodland with several dogs

Holly

Holly works full time for Lucky’s Paws and is an experienced dog walker who worked for a number of years in a Greek shelter; 4 as a volunteer and a further 4 as Head of Animal Care. Holly has a rescue dog of her own; Keena as well as Percy, a young, highly driven Staffy, who she enjoys doing bite work and scent work with. She completed 1-1 training sessions with Lucky’s Paws prior to joining the team. You will see Keena and Percy on some of Holly’s walks. She is part of our structured dog walking team which includes solo, group and adventure walks.

Amy sitting outdoors beside a black dog

Amy

Amy is our most recent addition to the dog walking team, joining in March 2026. She works full time for Lucky’s Paws and delivers solo, group and adventure walks to our clients. Amy has a black labrador called Max and a horse called Tess. Prior to joining our team, Amy had completed 1-1 training with Max with our friends over at Woodland Whisperers and did a little dog walking alongside her main role at Cannon Hall.

How it works

Practical support, built around real life.

  • Walks start on a 1-1 basis.
  • Dogs may move into small structured pack walks once assessed as ready.
  • Small packs are a maximum of four neutral dogs.
  • Lucky’s Paws clients have priority.
  • Also open to dogs needing further training support.
Individual 1-1 walk: £25 for 1 hour. Small pack walk: £18 for 1 hour. Additional travel cost may apply.

What You and Your Dog Will Work On

  • Loose lead work.
  • Handler engagement.
  • Recall practice.
  • Neutrality around dogs and people.
  • Calm exposure and socialisation.
  • Plans followed consistently by the walking team.
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