Blairgowrie Walkies

Dog walking and wedding chaperone services in Blairgowrie

Blairgowrie Walkies is a pet care business based in Blairgowrie that combines everyday dog walking with a specialised chaperone service for weddings. The team describes 16 years of experience and presents itself as working quietly behind the scenes so that dogs can take part in their owners' wedding day. Its stated coverage for the wedding service is Perthshire and Tayside, with the walking service centred on Blairgowrie.

The company reports that it was named Pet Services Specialist of the Year Scotland 2022 and that it has twice been nominated for "Best Dog Walking Business" and "Best Pet Business Of The Year" in the Scottish Pet Industry Awards.

Walking options for different dogs

The walking service runs Monday to Friday and is organised around several formats, so owners can choose according to the dog's temperament and needs:

• Group walks: 30 or 60 minute walks at designated times with other dogs, presented as a socialisation opportunity with play and attention from the walkers. Daycare and half-daycare are offered on the group walks, and smaller groups of two or three dogs maximum are available on request.
• Solo walks: individual walks of 20, 30, 40 or 60 minutes, aimed at puppies, dogs in season, dogs that do not enjoy the company of other dogs, or owners who prefer this format.
• Puppy walks: a 20 minute walk for young pups not yet ready for group walks.
• Home visits: visits of 20 to 30 minutes for dogs, available Monday to Friday.
• Garden visits: for a pup not fully vaccinated, older dogs, or simply for secure play time.
• Pack hikes: occasionally available, joining a group of friendly dogs for a long hike around the Scottish highlands when the weather allows, with water and treats provided.

Dog park afternoons and birthday parties

The business runs two dog park hour afternoons for secure play with a friendly group of dogs. Each dog receives a puppuccino if allowed, along with toys, and spaces are limited. It also organises birthday pawties for dogs that have made friends on the social group walks, with cake, puppuccino and play with other dogs.

The dog-to-wedding chaperone service

The wedding service is available seven days a week and is built around care packages intended to meet both the owners' and the dog's needs. The team handles the dog during the celebration so it can be present on the day, and the business states that it has provided this service across Perthshire and Angus for many years. Saturday and Sunday bookings are reserved for this wedding service.

Holiday care partnerships

Blairgowrie Walkies lists arrangements with several local hospitality and holiday businesses to serve guests travelling with dogs:

• Cardney Estate: partnership to provide the bespoke dog-to-wedding service.
• Ballathie House Hotel: dog walking and dog-to-wedding service.
• Blairgowrie and Corriefodly Holiday Park: dog walking.
• Erigmore self-catering lodges: dog walking.
• Ericht Holiday Lodges: dog walking and an out-of-hours service for guests' dogs.
• Meikleour Arms Hotel: day care service.

Team and client feedback

The site introduces a team of walkers and includes numerous client testimonials. Several refer to individual staff members by name, including Lyndsey and Ryan, and describe nervous dogs being put at ease at weddings, dogs being treated as part of the family, and regular attendance at the dog park. The testimonials are individual accounts rather than a measured rating.