Ashton Dog Services

22/07/2026

Hello everyone! 😊

Just a little update now that I am home from my trip to Canada. It's been lovely getting back into the routine and seeing all my four-legged friends again!

Whilst I wish that I had come home to slightly cooler temps, I have to say a massive thank you to my clients for being so flexible and understanding and allowing me to provide early morning or late evening walks to try to beat the heat ☀️

I'm still catching up on messages after being away, so if you've contacted me recently and haven't had a reply yet, I'm so sorry! I'm working through everything as quickly as I can. If you'd like to give me another nudge by sending your message again then please do, I definitely don't want to miss anyone.

I also have a few spaces available on my group walks at the moment. So if you're looking for a friendly, reliable dog walker, or know someone who is, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to send me a message 😊

Thank you all, as always, for your patience and support. It's so good to be back! 🐾🩵

23/06/2026

Hi everyone! I hope you're all managing to stay cool with the heat! 🥵

I had meant to post last week about going on holiday, but life had other plans. As some of my clients know, we received some very sad news about our dog just a few days before my husband Nathan and I flew to Canada for our long awaited belated honeymoon. It knocked me off my feet for a little while and the past week has been a bit of a blur.
Thankfully my wonderful parents are looking after our dog while we're away, which means Nathan and I can make the most of our trip together.

4 nights in Canada so far... 16 to go! 🇨🇦

Apologies to everyone I've not replied to yet. Between the whirlwind of travelling and everything that happened before we left, I've fallen a little behind. Thank you so much for your patience and I'll get back to everyone as soon as I can. But please bear with me as replies will be a little slower while I'm away.

Walks will resume from 13th July, and I can't wait to see all your lovely pups again! 🐾

In the meantime, here are a few photos from our journey so far 😊

07/06/2026

I love being out in my happy place, rain or shine (and we've certainly had a lot of both lately! ☀️🌧️).

These happy faces never fail to make me smile 😊🐾

15/05/2026

🎉 5 YEARS OF ASHTON DOG SERVICES 🎉

I am admittedly not very good at celebrating my "wins" and bigging myself up... as evidenced by the fact that my little business turned 5 years old on 12th April 2026 and I haven't made a single post about it until now! 😅

But I realise that I shouldn't let this milestone pass without celebrating it properly and acknowledging how proud I am to have grown and nurtured this business for half a decade.

I have had the upmost privilege of walking, caring for and getting to know so many lovely dogs (and the BEST owners - many of whom are now good friends!). I've also made some amazing connections with other local business owners in the dog care world, and I'm so grateful for all the support, advice, pub meet-ups and Christmas meals we've shared over the years 🥰

The biggest thank you to everyone who has trusted me with your dogs, recommended my business, liked/shared posts or simply cheered me on. It truly means the world as I absolutely love my job 😊

And of course, here are just some of the gorgeous faces that have made the last 5 years so special 🐾

29/03/2026

A little look into some of my walks over the past week 🐾

Plenty of sniffing, exploring and waggy tails. Spending time in the great outdoors with these guys is such a joy, every single day!

I have some availability coming up in my Bradford-On-Avon and Trowbridge group walks. If you'd like to know more about me and the services I provide, please do not hesitate to reach out 😊

Alice x

20/03/2026

What a glorious week we have had! 🌞🐾

Today marks the start of spring after what felt like a very, very long winter. One of my lovely clients said it perfectly - it's finally the time of year when people start to tell me I have the best job in the world... and of course they're right! 🤣

I even dared to have my first short-sleeve t-shirt walk of the year this week 😍.

It's been so lovely in fact, that I've been feeling so peaceful on my walks I've forgotten to take photos of all the gorgeous dogs! Thankfully I do have a few to share 😊

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend planned!

Alice x

16/03/2026

🔊 Volume Warning: Squeaky Toy! 🤣 🔊

I will always love my "wild walks" with my groups, exploring public footpaths and finding new sniffs for the dogs brings me so much joy! 🌳

However, renting a private dog field can be a fab alternative! They give dogs a chance to enjoy off-lead freedom to run and play, and for reactive or nervous dogs they provide a secure space without unexpected encounters.
For us walkers, it can also be a nice way to relax and enjoy the walk knowing the space is enclosed.

For this boy however, he just loves testing all of the toys available - with this squeaky burger being his favourite at the moment 🍔🤣.

Bradford On Avon Dog Walking Field for Hire have the best toy selection!

09/03/2026

February 2026 – the shortest month of the year and it certainly flew by! So much so that it’s already the 9th of March and I’m only just uploading this video now 🤦‍♀️🤣

It was another month with plenty of rain in the forecast 🌧, but we didn’t let that stop our adventures. Towards the end of the month, spring finally started to appear on the horizon and we were treated to some beautiful sunshine and some dry ground! ☀️

20/02/2026

Today is ! 💕

Most of you will know that this sweetheart is my dog Mally, who is my whole world (yes I’m completely obsessed 🤣).

She didn’t always know what love felt like. Rescued from a puppy farm situation, she was so nervous when she first came home. Every sound startled her, new places were overwhelming, and trust didn’t come easily.

But oh how far she has come!

With time, patience, and oh-so-much love, she’s grown into the sweetest, gentlest soul. Watching her learn that the world can be safe (and even fun) has been such a privilege. Every tail wag melts my heart.

If you have a dog, you’ll know that every day is Love Your Pet Day. Give them an extra treat from me 🥰
And to anyone loving a once-nervous rescue, thank you for giving them the safety they deserve ❤️

20/02/2026

The lovely Charis at Charismatic Pets is hosting a FREE wellness event tomorrow afternoon (Sat 21st Feb) 🐾

As a dog walker, I’m always encouraging owners to learn more about their dog’s wellbeing and this is a brilliant opportunity to do just that!

I'll be popping along with my dog Mally to listen to the talks and learn even more about how I can support her health and happiness 🐶

If you're free, I'd definitely recommend coming along!

🐶 If you like dogs…….This one is for you!! 🐾

🆓 Our FREE Wellness event is fast approaching and is open to all

We are opening up our centre to EVERYONE in Feb for a FREE wellness afternoon where you can come and talk everything Dog!

You can book your space online in advance or just pop in on the day!

🐾 Speaker talks between 2-3pm including behaviour talk, enrichment talk, physio talk and nutrition talk

🐾 Demonstrations of enrichment and other wellness factors

🐾 Taster session with a HUGE variety of food

🐾 Sample tables for your to look at a HUGE range of products

🐾 Industry experts on had throughout

🐾 FREE tea, coffee and refreshments

Dogs are welcome if they are happy in a space around people and other dogs although this one is really for their humans learning journey 😜

Families also welcome 🫶

Don't miss out on this chance to understand how best to support your dogs health and happiness. Mark your calendars and get ready for an afternoon of wellness and joy at the Paws In Balance Wellness Afternoon! We can't wait to see you there! 🐾❤️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968153938411?aff=oddtdtcreator