Dogaerobics Area: Middlesex and South West London / Surrey, South East Contact Details | Interview | Recommendations Interview with... Dogaerobics
Which pet service/s do you offer?	Group dog walking, home visits for the poorly or bitches in season & cat feeding.
If you offer dog sitting or walking, please tell us some specifics.	As an EXCLUSIVE service to our regular customers, we offer a home from home boarding or in house sitting service, for your dog while you are away.
What are your opening hours?	Monday - Friday 9 - 4pm. Any weekend or bank holiday walks to be arranged in advance.
How long have you run your business for (in months or years)?	Dogaerobics was founded in 2000.
What type of pet/s do you have yourself?	We are a team of freelance workers and between us we have a large variety of pets. We are all avid animal lovers.
Do you have any recommendations to other pet owners?	Pick your dog walker with care. Don't be worried to ask if you can join them on a walk before you make you mind up to use them. This will give you an idea of their abilities and how responsible they are.
Do you have any dreams for the future?	Our dream for the future is to see as few dogs as possible left in re-homing centres. Often these dogs are abandoned because their owners cannot walk them, maybe due to illness, or unforeseen circumstances. It would be nice for us to be part of bringing down the amount of abandoned dogs through our reliable and consistent service.

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Dogaerobics

15 April 2008

It's two years since I wrote my last recommendation and I just wanted to add to it..... The Dogaerobics Team are as brilliant as ever! They've now been walking Libby (Great Dane) for 5 years and have also taken on our Border Collie for the past 6 months. Our usual walker, Wendy, is absolutely fantastic and I trust her completely. I cannot praise Dogaerobics highly enough. Emma Jackson Emma Jackson

26 March 2008

Sophie, MJ, Linda and more recently the lovely Susan have been walking my Spaniels since they were puppies in 2004. All the girls are extremely helpful, courteous and quick to phone back! Many a time they have got me out of a tricky situation regarding last minute work and the dogs needing walks. Plus the dogs love the company and the variety of scenery. I cannot recommend them enough. Your dog will always be safe, entertained and well exercised in the hands of the Dogaerobics team! Thanks for everything, Minta Aminta Townshend

25 March 2008

We have been using Dogaerobics for 3 years and can't say enough good things about them. Despite their initial home visit to meet our Curly Coated Retriever, Scooby, when they came to take him for his first walk he refused to come down the stairs! They were really patient and understanding and eventually took him off to start a true love affair. Scooby now barges past any family member silly enough to get in his way when he hears Wendy come through the door to walk him twice a week. Even though we don't actually need a walker any more, we still use Dogaerobics every week to give Scooby a chance to run out with 'the pack' and experience things that he may not get when out walking on his own with his family - it's good for his confidence and social skills. The walkers we have used (mainly Wendy and sometimes Polly) are flexible, friendly and always go out of their way to accommodate us. We would recommend Dogaerobics to anyone who wants a well balanced dog! Jane Murphy

24 March 2008

My 8 year old rescue greyhound, Sydney, goes absolutely berserk when Marie Joel arrives at the door! How he knows it is her is a mystery to me and I am insanely jealous that he is so obviously beside himself with delight when she arrives! But he is right, she is a lovely caring lady who looks after him and his funny ways and his various passing ailments with consciousness and care. I am totally confident that she will arrive as arranged and that Sydney will get a good walk. Thank you Dogaerobics for giving me peace of mind. Sarah

18 March 2008

Sophie has been walking Mac my boxer for 8 years and through out has been totally reliable. The walks are full and fun, and Mac really looks forward to them. Mac can be quite a challenge, like most boxers he is terrible on the lead and he can be a bit grumpy with some male dogs. Sophie handles him brilliantly and makes sure that he is in a group of dogs whose company he enjoys! I cannot recommend them highly enough, Mac and I feel she is part of our family. Lesley High

18 March 2008

Dogaerobics has been walking our very beloved but rather naughty English bull terrier, Delilah, for 2 and a half years now. Sophie Langella and her team have been wonderful, even helping us out at the last minute when we were abroad and the friend we had arranged to dog-sit was suddenly unable to. Sophie took absolute responsibility for making sure Delilah was taken care of and arranged for the wonderful Caroline to move into our house to look after Delilah, and we were able to enjoy our holiday. Delilah positively swoons with delight whenever her walker, Mark Isaia, arrives to take her on a walk - I think she believes his sole purpose in life is to take her on walks! It is so good for us to know that all of the Dogaerobics walkers and minders love Delilah (in spite of her sometimes being a handful!). I would recommend Dogaerobics to anyone - they are absolutely professional, really care for the dogs and will go the extra mile. Thank you! Belinda Farquharson

17 March 2008

We can't praise Dogaerobics' highly enough. Susan has been walking our Basset Hound Mona since January 2006 and is brilliant with her. Reliable, trustworthy and flexible regarding our changing weekly schedules, the Dogaerobics team provide an outstanding service. Mona loves her walks and we feel safe in the knowledge she is being well looked after. Kerry & Alex

16 March 2008

After trying a couple of different dog walking companies, Bobbin has been walked by Susan for the last two years. Myself and my husband can go to work in the safe knowledge that, not only he will have a thorough walk, but that he will be cared for and an interest will be taken in his welfare. Our neighbours comment that Susan is always cheery whatever the weather, and Bobbin is therefore a happy dog! Miriam Glendenning

15 March 2008

My cocker spaniel "Harry" has been walked by Marie Jolie (when I lived in Whitton) and Wendy (now that I live in Feltham) for almost 4 years, 2-3 days a week. I cannot begin to express how much Harry enjoys his walks. He greets Wendy with the same loving attention that I receive when I come home, which to me speaks volumes about how much he enjoys his time out. He always comes home exhausted and is taken to a variety of parks. I have never had any problems with the service that dogaerobics provide and am always advised of any issues with Harry and notified immediately of any changes in behaviour etc... Wendy has been no end of help over the past year and a half especially when our first child arrived in January 08. I cannot praise her highly enough for her help at short notice. If you are looking for a dogwalking service that you can trust, you need look no further. They care for your dog as though they were their own. Carly-Anne Maker

15 March 2008

Since moving to Claygate last August, the best thing we have found about the area is Dogaerobics and especially Mark Isaia. We have a 10 year old English Bulldog and a 3 year old English Bull Terrier who are very important members of our family. We have been very impressed by how orangized the Dogaerobics group is and howing commited and caring Mark has been. Mark takes our Bull Terrier, "Bully", on walks a few times each week and Bully is always happy to see Mark. When we are away, we can truly feel at ease whilst Bully and Molly are in Mark's care or the care of another Dogaerobics carers. We couldn't be more pleased! - Patrick & Alyse Masserano

14 March 2008

We have used Dogaerobics for almost 2 years and I have to say they have never let us down. They are incredibly reliable, friendly and well organised. Polly our dogwalker often leaves us notes about how our 2 beagles are doing and they love their walks with her. The whole set up is extremely professional and I don't know what we would do without them. Thank you Dogaerobics and especially Polly. Oscar & Jonathon

14 March 2008

If Max (my gorgeous Golden Retriever) could talk he would say "I love my life more since I've got to know Linda, she is so lovely and smiley and shows a lot of love and attention. I don't know what that is all about, but I can't stop wagging my tail when I hear her car in front of the house. Walking with her is so much fun. The best thing is when I have short holidays at her house - it is like being in a hotel - just love it." I think that says it all - thank you Linda. Gonca Harrison

11 March 2008

I've used Dogaerobics for over 5 years now and can't recommend them highly enough. Their knowledge of dogs, patience and responsible behaviour is second to none. My dog Gem couldn't live without her walker Susan, who often responds to my last minute requests with a smile! It's a pleasure working with the Dogaerobics team. Caroline Jones

11 March 2008

I have used the Dogaerobics Team for over 7 years for both walking and boarding our Lab Libby, everyone is very friendly, helpful and trusting. A panicked phone call asking for an extra or change of day is not a problem. Libby obviously has a good time as she is very happy to see anyone from the team and totally shattered when she comes back from her walks, I couldn't ask for more. Shelly Morley

10 March 2008

Dogaerobics have provided a caring, sociable and reliable service for Taz since he was a puppy. He is always happy to greet the walkers and comes home exhausted which I think says it all! Rosalind Benstead

10 March 2008

Dogaerobics provides an excellent service. Sophie and Linda walk my Old English Sheepdog when I am travelling and he very much looks forward to seeing them. He has also been boarded by various members of the team and always enjoys his holidays. I would recommend this very reliable and friendly service. Patricia Bassett

2 July 2007

Tamsin and Linda have been walking Jo our 3 year old retired racing Greyhound for over a year. They have always been 100% reliable, at short notice and in all weathers. Their love of dogs is obvious to all as Jo eagerly looks forward to their arrival, often waiting impatiently, tail wagging at the door when he hears the sound of the car pulling up. It’s an important part of Jo’s life to socialize, after all he spent the first part of his life in kennels, surrounded by other greyhounds. I can’t recommend Tamsin and Linda more highly. Lois & Mel Morpeth

28 June 2007

Tamsin and on occasions Linda walks my German Shepherd. Sadie absolutely loves to go with them and comes back completely worn out. I feel that shepherds need firm handling and I am completely comfortable with these two ladies in taking her out. Have used them on numerous occasions and they have even dog sat for me with great success.  Use them they are worth it!  Carol Prinn

28 June 2007

Tamsin at Dogaerobics has been walking Bounce for over a year now. she has been 100% reliable, friendly and highly responsible. i have absolute faith that Bounce is in very good hands. he loves his walks with the team. when tamsin comes to the door he is so excited and it is such a joy to watch him jump into the car, greeting his friends with tails wagging furiously. he always comes back fully content. i really love the little reports i get, telling me how he had a swim or was showing off infront of the other dogs. bounce has a big character and tamsin really engages with him. this service is great for me but most of all i see Bounce getting alot of love and care and the opportunity to socialise with dogs. his time with Dogaerobics adds immense value to his quality of life. as he gets older i also feel that there will be a team not only to support me with his care. This team have that very special priceless service offering - the heart factor.   michelle haeems

11 November 2006

I just wanted to echo the many positive comments already made by people about Dogaerobics. Tamsin and Linda have been walking my dog, Drago regularly for the last year. They are 100% reliable and they look after him extremely well. Drago also clearly enjoys going out with them as if either of them come to pick him up while I am still at home, he is very pleased to see them and then trots happily out of the house with them without a backward glance! Clare Lang

16 July 2006

I have used Marie Joelle of Dogaerobics for 3 years to feed my cats while away. I have been extremely pleased with the service she and her team provide and wholeheartedly recommend them as being reliable and professional and above all friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Cheryl O'Brien

20 June 2006

My husband Jake and I have only known Tamsin for about two years now, but in that time she has proved invaluable to us. Originally we had retained her to walk our dog, Otis when we were away. We had a chap housesitting for us and looking after Jake's mum, but he was not a real dog person. We found Tamsin through our vet. She instantly struck us as being a very responsible and caring individual. At the time, Otis was getting on and had fairly severe kidney problems. Tamsin was always excellent and responsible with both Otis and our home, but it went even further. While we were on a trip to America, Otis took a downward slide and had to be hospitalized. It happened just as we left home so we didn't hear about it for about two days. In the meantime without being asked Tamsin was spending hours with Otis at the vet, just keeping him company. When the vet told us there was no hope and that the kindest thing would be to let him go we called Tamsin to let her know. She insisted that we call the vet and ask him to wait for her so that she could be there with him. This meant more to Jake and I than I can ever say and we believe Tamsin to be a truly unique individual. A year on and we now have two fantastic mini-dachsund puppies and I don't think you have to guess who stays with them if we travel. I could not recommend Tamsin or Dog Aroebics more highly! Lauri Riviera

20 May 2006

I agree with what has already been said about Sophie and her team - always friendly, reliable, willing to help and most important of all caring for my dog almost as much as I do! My puppy is only 6 months old and the team have looked after him with puppy visits, dog walking and overnight stopovers since he was tiny. They are on hand with useful and helpful advice, their system of a primary and secondary walker means that my dog has never missed an arranged walk. I often change my plans at short notice and every time they have ensured I was sorted out. The overnight service is fantastic; it allows my dog to stay with people he knows and ensures he returns a happy, if exhausted, dog. Ali Watts

14 May 2006

My labrador Dart has had enormous benefits from my chance meeting with Sophie in Marble Hill Park. He now goes out once a week with Sophie and is regulalrly looked after overnight by her team. Sophie's team are friendly, reliable, trustworthy and above all they love their dogs. Dart loves his walks and his behaviour has improved considerably thanks to the socialisation with other dogs and Sophie's way with them. The dog sitting service is fantastic. Twice at short notice Sophie has been able to arrange for Dart to be looked after and he clearly loves the family he goes to. I would not hesitate to recommend this excellent and professional team to anyone. Lorna Higgins

29 April 2006

Sophie is a fantastic dog walker! We have known her for the last 4 years and she has walked our boisterous dog, Laszlo since he was a puppy. She is always happy, smiling come rain or shine, and is always adaptable and willing to change times at the last minute - always appreciated in a busy household such as ours. Laszlo thinks she is the best thing and is madly in love with both her and her own dog! I would highly recommend Sophie, for always being dependable, adaptable, and not least, excellent with dogs. Louise Squire

21 April 2006

My Great Dane has been walked by Dogaerobics for 2 1/2 years. I initially met Sophie when she was out walking dogs in Bushy Park and I was so impressed by her way with the dogs that I immediately turned to her when I got an offer to go back to work. It's true to say that I only work because of the trust I have in Dogaerobics and the wonderful care they provide. They have always been extremely helpful, flexible and willing to accommodate any need if they possibly can. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone. Emma Jackson

5 October 2005

I knew nothing about dogs, I am a cat person but my 10 year old son convinced me. So off we went round 100's of breeders and decided on a border terrier. Cosmo joined the family and the nightmare began. Thank god I found Sophie and her team they have been fab. Cosmo has gone from a nightmare to a great dog. They sociolised him as a puppy and now walk him four days a week. When I get into a panic they talk me through the problem and come up with a solution. Sophie organises to have Cosmo when I am away even at the drop of a hat. One word sums them up BRILLIANT. Sash Newman

3 October 2005

I fully recommend the services of Dogaerobics. I have been a client of Dogaerobics for five years. They are reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, professional and flexible in all aspects of their services. I always feel that my two cockers spaniels are being well cared for 'over and above' the call of service! Having dogs is a great responsibility and it is great to have Dogaerobics on hand for emergencies in addition to the regular walks and holidays. I don't know were we would be without them! Ann Fahey

23 September 2005

We couldn't be happier with the service that Sophie and the team from Dogaerobics and neither could our German Shepherd Dave. He truly loves them! They are extremely reliable and pleasant to deal with, and our dog has really benefitted from the extra training and socialisation that the daily walks give him. They stay at our house when we are away, so we get our dog and our house looked after. We are so grateful to Sophie and recommend Dogaerobics to everyone. Rachel Islip

19 August 2005

I'd like to highly recommend Dogaerobics. They have been walking my 4year old chocolate labrador Fin since she was a puppy. Working full time with a dog is a real challenge but with Dogaerobics I never need to worry about Fin. Marie Joelle not only walks her every day but is really flexible - she will feed her in the evening if I have to work late and even looks after her overnight when I have to be away. I don't know what I'd do without MJ and the back-up team. Fin loves her walks and gets on really well with the other dogs. True dog lovers with suberb Customer Service you just can't beat it. Jan Hutchinson

26 July 2005

This recommendation is for the Team of Dogaerobics Dog Walking Service. My dog Sam a nearly 5 year old labrador is walked 3 times a week by Marie Joelle, one of the Team. The care taken is second to none, it is extremely reliable and are alway flexible my constantly changing time-table with them. In this day and age you have to be careful with whom you allow free access to your property but I have no hesitation in allow this to the incredibly trustworthy team. My life would be hell without their help. I would have no hesitation what so ever in recommending them to anybody. They are the best. Wendy Hooper

24 July 2005

I would like to highly recommend Dogaerobics. They have been walking our Doberman since he was a puppy. We have found them to be always reliable and friendly, a great service. Kati Loome

8 June 2005

I was writing to offer a high recommendation for Dogaerobics. They are an amazing team and have made my dog so happy when I have to go out. Sandy Stewart

15 October 2004

I would like to leave a recommendation for Dogaerobics Dog Walking Service. I have been using Dog Aerobics for my 2 dogs, (a cocker spaniel, and a senior lowchen), for the last 4 years. My dogs are walked on a daily basis, five days a week for the last four years by dog aerobics. I have found dog aerobics to be extremely reliable and friendly. I have called upon them in the past at extremely short notice to provide extra walks and care for my dogs and they have always been obliging and flexible to my needs. Dog Aerobics are an incredibly trustworthy company, I would not hesitate to allow any of their staff access to my home or my dogs. Dog Aeorobics is an invaluable service for me and my dogs. To top it off my dogs are in love with their walkers!!!!!! Claire Lindsey

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