Reliable dog walking and basic obedience training, close to home
Dogs off script is a professional dog walking and training service covering Reading, Tadley, Burghfield and the surrounding Berkshire and Hampshire area. Every walk is run with safety, structure and your dog's wellbeing at the centre.
Dog walking, with training built in
Every paid dog walk includes a complimentary basic obedience training session, so your dog gets exercise and structure in the same visit. Straightforward walking-only options are also available.
30-Minute Walk + Free Training
A 30-minute walk plus a bonus 30-minute basic obedience training session.
1-Hour Walk + Free Training
A full hour of walking plus a bonus 1-hour basic obedience training session.
Covering Reading, Tadley, Burghfield and beyond
Dogs off script operates across parts of Berkshire and Hampshire, including Reading, Tadley and Burghfield. Coverage and terms vary by postcode, so use the Service Area Check page to confirm your own postcode before booking.
Our Services
Four straightforward booking options. Choose walking with a free training session included, or a straightforward walk with no training.
30-Minute Dog Walking + 30-Minute Free Training
Includes a BONUS 30-minute free training session (basic obedience only). An absolute zero aggression policy applies.
1-Hour Dog Walking + 1-Hour Free Training
Includes a BONUS 1-hour free training session (basic obedience only). An absolute zero aggression policy applies.
30-Minute Dog Walking
No training included. A straightforward 30-minute walk for owners who just need reliable exercise cover.
1-Hour Dog Walking
No training included. A full hour of walking, ideal for higher-energy dogs.
Important information
A few essentials before your dog's first session.
Microchip and identification
Your dog must be:
- Microchipped, with up-to-date registration details
- Wearing a secure, well-fitted collar
- Wearing a suitable identification tag
Training
The free training included with a walk is basic obedience training only. It is not behaviour rehabilitation, aggression rehabilitation, specialist behaviour therapy, or a guarantee of any particular behavioural outcome.
Dog collection
I will collect your dog from your home or another preferred agreed location within the areas we cover. You can check whether your postcode is covered using our Service Area map.
Aggressive dogs
No aggressive dogs are accepted at this stage. Dogs off script maintains a strict safety environment and cannot currently accept dogs showing aggressive tendencies towards humans or other animals.
Bloat / GDV safety precautions
We take reasonable precautions around feeding and exercise to help reduce avoidable risk.
Before exercise
- Generally allow at least 1 hour after a meal before exercise.
- For large, deep-chested or higher-risk breeds, around 2 hours after a substantial meal is safest where reasonably practicable.
- Allow roughly 30 minutes between a large drink of water and starting exercise.
- For higher-risk dogs, avoid a large volume of water immediately before strenuous exercise where practicable.
After exercise
- Let your dog cool down and settle before a substantial meal.
- Where practicable, allow around 1–2 hours after vigorous exercise before a substantial meal.
- Avoid feeding while your dog is heavily panting, overheated or unusually warm.
- Allow around 30–60 minutes before your dog rapidly drinks a large volume of water, while still ensuring appropriate hydration.
These precautions are intended to help minimise risk and are not a guarantee against bloat/GDV.
Dogs off script is not a veterinary practice, and this guidance is offered as a general safety precaution rather than veterinary advice. If your dog has any specific health, feeding or dietary needs, we'd really welcome you getting in touch beforehand so we can plan the session around them.
For your dog's comfort on the day, it's always appreciated if feeding and water can be timed with the guidance above in mind ahead of their session — it simply helps us give them the safest, most enjoyable walk possible.
Service Area Check
Dogs off script covers parts of Berkshire and Hampshire, including Reading, Tadley and Burghfield. Enter your postcode below to check whether — and how — we cover your area.
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