How Our Dog Walking Service Works
Meet & Greet
We begin with a complimentary, no-obligation consultation to get to know you and your dog in a calm and relaxed setting. This initial visit allows us to understand your dog’s routine, personality, and individual needs in detail, ensuring we deliver a truly tailored service from day one. It also allows you to meet us, ask any questions, and feel completely confident in our care. DBS-checked, canine first aid-trained, and fully insured professionals for your peace of mind.
Bespoke Walks
Every walk is thoughtfully designed around your dog as an individual. We consider their age, temperament, energy level, and preferences to create a truly personalised experience. Whether your dog enjoys a calm, steady stroll or a more active, stimulating walk, we adapt each session to suit their needs on the day. Your dog’s safety and well-being are always our priority, with all walks conducted by DBS-checked, first aid-trained, and fully insured walkers.
Solo Dog Walking
Looking for a premium one-to-one dog walking service in St Albans and the surrounding areas?
At Home from Home Sanctuary, our solo walks offer a completely personalised, bespoke experience tailored to your dog’s individual needs. This exclusive service is ideal for puppies, senior dogs, dogs in training, or those who prefer a calm, one-to-one environment away from group settings.
Each walk is carefully adapted to your dog’s routine, temperament, and energy levels—whether that’s a relaxed, steady stroll or a more active and engaging outing. We focus on building trust, confidence, and consistency so your dog feels safe, secure, and understood on every walk.
All walks are carried out by DBS-checked, canine first aid trained, and fully insured professionals, giving you complete peace of mind.
Prices
Puppy Walks – from £18–£25
Specialist walks designed for puppies under 12 months, focusing on gentle socialisation, toilet training support, confidence building, lead introduction, and calm, age-appropriate exercise.
45 minutes – £20
A focused, balanced walk ideal for regular exercise, routine maintenance, and everyday wellbeing.
1 hour – £22 (Most Popular)
Our signature service, offering a fully bespoke walk tailored to your dog’s pace, personality, and energy levels, with enrichment included where appropriate.
1.5 hours – £28
A longer, more enriching experience with extended exploration, varied routes, and additional time for sniffing, stimulation, and calm engagement.
2 hours – £35
A premium extended walk designed for highly active dogs or those who benefit from longer structured exercise, enrichment, and exploration.
Pack Dog Walk
At Home from Home Sanctuary, our pack walks offer a balanced combination of exercise, socialisation, and enrichment. Dogs are thoughtfully grouped based on temperament, size, and energy levels to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
These walks are ideal for friendly, well-socialised dogs who enjoy the company of others. While in a group setting, each dog still receives attentive supervision and care from experienced local walkers, ensuring a calm, controlled, and positive environment throughout.
Prices:
45 minutes – £14
A short, structured group walk ideal for regular exercise, social stimulation, and routine energy release.
1 hour – £16 (Most Popular)
A balanced group walk offering exercise, enrichment, and positive social interaction in a carefully managed pack environment.
1.5 hours – £22
An extended walk with varied routes, more enrichment opportunities, and additional time for structured group exploration.
2 hours – £28
A premium long pack walk designed for energetic, sociable dogs who thrive on extended exercise, stimulation, and group engagement.
Multi-Dog Households
Discounted rates are available for households with more than one dog booked on the same walk.
Regular Bookings
Reduced pricing is offered for clients who schedule consistent weekly walks.
Enrichment Walks
Our enrichment walks are a sensory-led experience designed to engage your dog’s mind and body. These bespoke walks go beyond a standard outing and include:
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Scent and sniff exploration (sniff-led walks and scent trails)
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Mental stimulation games (find-it games and scatter feeding)
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Confidence building exercises in varied environments
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Light training reinforcement (recall, focus, loose lead walking)
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Varied routes and natural terrain exploration
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Safe access to water in local parks where appropriate
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Calm exposure to new sights, sounds, and surroundings
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Perfect for curious, intelligent, or high-energy dogs, these walks encourage natural instincts such as sniffing, foraging-style exploration, and problem-solving, helping to reduce boredom and build confidence. Every walk is tailored by experienced local walkers to ensure a calm, rewarding, and enriching experience.
Optional Add-On: Bike Run
For dogs needing additional exercise, a structured bike run can be included as an add-on for safe, controlled energy release.
Prices
1 hour – £25 (Most Popular)
A fully tailored enrichment walk including scent exploration, mental stimulation games, varied routes, and confidence-building activities.
1.5 hours – £32
An extended enrichment experience with additional time for exploration, problem-solving games, natural terrain variation, and deeper sensory engagement.
2 hours – £40
A premium long-form enrichment session designed for high-energy or highly intelligent dogs who benefit from extended stimulation, varied environments, and structured mental and physical activity.
Optional Add-Ons
Bike Run – £10 (per session add-on)
A controlled, structured bike exercise session designed for fit, high-energy dogs who need additional physical output alongside their walk.
Water Play / Park Enrichment Upgrade – £5
Includes safe, supervised access to water (where suitable), plus extended enrichment activities in park environments.
Extended Training Focus – £8
Additional focus on recall, loose-lead walking, engagement, and calm behaviour reinforcement during the walk.