Professional pet care you can trust

Dog walking, pet sitting, and dog training services across Southampton, Shirley, Lordswood, Bassett, Bitterne, Woolston, Hedge End, Sholing, Lordshill and Millbrook


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Professional dog care, walking and training built around your dog

Professional dog walking, training and care, personalised to your dog’s needs

Finding the right care for your dog can feel overwhelming. You want someone who truly understands your dog – not just someone who turns up and ticks a box.

At Nathan’s Paw Trails, we provide professional dog walking, training, and pet care that fits your dog’s needs and your life. Kind, reliable, and thoughtfully delivered, every day.

Why dog guardians choose Nathan’s Paw Trails

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Personalised, one-to-one care

No two dogs are the same. Our services are tailored to your dog’s personality, needs, and comfort. From group walks to solo outings and support for nervous or reactive dogs, every dog is treated as an individual.

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Qualified professionals

We don’t just walk dogs, we understand them. With qualifications in training and separation anxiety, your dog is supported by professionals who build confidence and create positive, stress-free experiences every step of the way.

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Reliable, trustworthy service

Safety, consistency, and communication always come first. You receive regular pupdates, and honest feedback, so you know your dog is settled, happy, and cared for by familiar professionals you can trust.

 Our pet care services

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Dog walking

Enriching dog walks tailored to your dog, with team, solo, and same-household walks across Southampton.

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Dog boarding & pet sitting

Home dog boarding, pet sitting, and pop-in care for dogs, cats, and small animals.

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Dog training

Reward-based, ethical dog training covering puppies, adolescence, scentwork, recall, and reactivity support.

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Separation anxiety support

Remote separation anxiety training via Zoom, available worldwide with a Certified Separation Anxiety Behaviour Consultant.

Our clients love us!

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“Nathan has been coming to us since our puppy was 12 weeks old. His care and attention is incredible and we always feel completely confident that our dog is in safe hands.”

– Lucy

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“Nathan is simply wonderful. The updates and photos after every walk are the highlight of my day.”

– Josie

Nathan Dunleavy Founder Nathan's Paw Trails

Meet Nathan

What started as dog walking has grown into a dog centred service, shaped by experience, professional training, and a strong understanding of dog behaviour.

Nathan works with puppies, adult dogs, and dogs with separation anxiety using fear free, evidence based methods.

He is known for his calm, kind approach and for helping dogs and their people feel confident, and supported.

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Local pet care services in
Southampton, Shirley, Lordswood, Bassett, Bitterne, Woolston, Hedge End, Sholing, Lordshill and Millbrook

Award-winning, qualified and kind

Professionally accredited & insured, dog training and pet care

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Your dog’s care

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