Shetland Sheepdog Walker in Wrexham
Shelties are bright, sensitive and quick to notice everything. Lloyd works as a shetland sheepdog walker Wrexham owners use for gentle, well managed walks, often in a small group, with collection from your home and a calm drop off after.
- Fully insured
- DBS checked
- First aid trained
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How much exercise a Shetland Sheepdog needs
We class Shelties as medium energy, and around 60 minutes a day is the guide. They like to be busy, and a walk with plenty to look at and sniff suits them.
An hour on a group walk covers that neatly. If your Sheltie is nervous, we start with shorter outings and build up as they get to know us.
Best Wrexham walks for Shelties
Calm places with room to see what is coming help a Sheltie relax. Acton Park and the Borras fields are handy for owners on the north east side of town.
Alyn Waters Country Park offers open grass on the Llay side. In Gresford and Marford, Marford Quarry nature reserve is local, though owners should check the signs on the day for dog rules before we head there.
Which service suits
Group dog walks often suit Shelties well. A group walk is £15 for an hour, up to 4 dogs, which gives company without too much noise.
We meet every dog first. If yours finds groups too much, a solo walk at £20 for 45 minutes takes the pressure off. Puppy walks (£20) are short, fun outings for Sheltie puppies once their vaccinations are done.
Services for Shelties
Walking Shelties: what we watch for
Shelties are sensitive and barky, and they have a herding chase in them. That means bikes, joggers and running children can get their attention.
We keep them on lead near anything they might try to round up, and we choose calm groups so they are not wound up by the dogs around them. Gentle handling goes a long way with this breed, and we keep our voice quiet and our routine predictable.
FAQs
My Sheltie chases bikes. Can you still walk them?
Yes. Shelties can have a herding chase, so we keep them on lead around bikes and runners and pick quieter routes.
Are you insured and DBS checked?
Yes. We are fully insured, DBS checked and first aid trained.
What is a meet and greet?
Before the first walk we visit you at home to meet your dog and talk through routines, keys and any quirks.
Which areas do you cover?
Wrexham town and the nearest villages: Acton and Rhosddu, Rhosnesni and Borras, Caia Park and Hightown, Gwersyllt, Gresford and Marford, Rhostyllen and Bersham, Marchwiel, Coedpoeth, Llay and Rossett.
Book a meet and greet
Ready to meet? We'll come to you, meet your dog and plan their walks.