Dave's Dogs - Dog Walking and Training

Dave's Dogs - Dog Walking and Training Professional dog walker based in Colchester, Essex, dedicated to providing safe, enriching group walks that promote your dog's wellbeing. Hi, I'm Dave!

I focus on making every walk a positive experience when you can't be there. I've been a dog lover my whole life, but spent 18 years working in marketing and design. My journey into dog walking and training started with my elderly Labrador and best buddy, Sylvester. When he developed arthritis, I gained a qualification in canine hydrotherapy and worked at a local centre to help him and other local

dogs out. When I lost Sylvester in 2023, I adopted Albert, a two-year-old Hungarian Vizsla with a whole bunch of issues, through no fault of his own. This little guy sparked my passion for learning more about dog behaviour and training. I studied with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT), where I learned all about positive training methods, which focus on rewarding good behaviour rather than punishing unwanted behaviour. I'm fully insured, DBS checked, and I never walk more than four dogs at a time. I believe in 'natural' walks, where each dog is encouraged to use their natural senses to explore, rather than relying on balls and toys. Plus, I offer convenient collection and drop-off services for all my clients in West Colchester and surrounds. As a pet parent myself, I understand how important your dog is to you and that you need someone you can trust to look after them. With my passion for dogs and understanding of their behaviour, your dog will be in safe hands with me. I look forward to meeting you and your pup!

17/08/2025

You take it easy, Albert.

An Important Message from Dave's DogsOn 12 August, an upsetting incident took place in Scotland involving a dog walker w...
16/08/2025

An Important Message from Dave's Dogs

On 12 August, an upsetting incident took place in Scotland involving a dog walker with a similar business name to mine. I want to make it absolutely clear that I have no connection whatsoever to that person or their business.

My thoughts are very much with the poor dog and their family who have been affected by what happened. Like many of you, I found the incident deeply distressing.

Sadly, I’ve also received an abusive and threatening message from someone who believed I was involved. I understand how emotions run high in situations like this, but this is not okay and the police have been informed.

I want to reassure everyone that Dave’s Dogs is a completely separate business here in Colchester.

The incident has upset many within the dog walking community. The vast majority of us take our responsibilities incredibly seriously and have policies and procedures in place to protect the dogs in our care. I’m proud to be part of that community and to uphold those standards every day.

If you ever have any questions or need reassurance about the way I work, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me directly.

Thank you to all of my clients and supporters who know me and continue to put their trust in me.

Dave Taylor
Dave’s Dogs - Dog walking & training

A visit for the adorable Harry and Nelly at home today! They're absolute sweethearts!
13/08/2025

A visit for the adorable Harry and Nelly at home today! They're absolute sweethearts!

All that exertion did poor Mario in. 😂
01/08/2025

All that exertion did poor Mario in. 😂

A home visit/garden play with my little mate Dexter today. He’s such a sweet little guy and gives the best cuddles.
01/08/2025

A home visit/garden play with my little mate Dexter today. He’s such a sweet little guy and gives the best cuddles.

Safe to say that my photography skills when trying to get a bunch of dogs to sit still and look at me as pretty rubbish....
26/07/2025

Safe to say that my photography skills when trying to get a bunch of dogs to sit still and look at me as pretty rubbish. This must be about attempt 10!

Anyway, that’s another 10k weekend trek done with this lovely lot. They’ll be zonked out for the rest of the day!

I love it when my customers send me photos like this. Tia gets her self rather excited when she knows I’m on my way to t...
24/07/2025

I love it when my customers send me photos like this.

Tia gets her self rather excited when she knows I’m on my way to take her for her walkies with her friends.

So cute!

Coco’s the labradoodle has been walking with me weekly for a year or so now and he’s one of the most chilled dogs I know...
24/07/2025

Coco’s the labradoodle has been walking with me weekly for a year or so now and he’s one of the most chilled dogs I know. So chilled that he’s always dawdling at the back having a sniff in his own time. I do spend quite a lot of time calling “come on Coco!”

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Colchester

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+447824701605

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