For nervous & rescue dogs
Calm walk
£22 / 45 min
One-to-one on quiet forest paths, following the CALM method. Ideal for reactive, anxious and newly adopted dogs.
Book a meet-and-greetPicket Twenty & Harewood Forest, Andover
Calm walks for every kind of dog.
Patient, one-to-one and small-group walks for nervous, rescue and young dogs. Never more than three dogs. Never in a rush. And a little diary after every walk, so you know exactly how it went.
Free, no-obligation visit. Reply within the day on WhatsApp.
Founding clients
The first 10 dogs keep launch prices for 6 months. Limited places.
- Fully insuredPublic liability and keyholding
- DBS checkedCertificate shown at your visit
- Never more than 3 dogsMatched by temperament
- I never cancel last minuteA backup walker covers you
Is yours the dog other walkers turn away?
Most walkers run big, busy groups. That's fine for some dogs. For a nervous one, it's the worst hour of their day. You're not asking too much. Your dog just needs someone who'll slow down.
- He barks or lunges at other dogs, so group walks are out.
- She's a rescue who's still scared of strangers, bikes or traffic.
- He's a puppy, too young for a group and too young to be alone all afternoon.
- You've been let down before: rushed walks, last-minute cancellations, no idea what happened.
How every walk works
The CALM method
Four steps I follow with every dog, so you know exactly what happens when you hand over the lead.
Connect
We meet first, with no walk. I learn your dog's history and triggers, and let them come to me.
Assess
I read your dog every step: the lip licks, the freezes, the stiff tail. We keep far enough from worries that they can still take a treat.
Lead safely
Quiet routes and quiet times, harness and collar double-clipped, reward-based handling. Never off-lead in the forest.
Mark progress
After every walk, a diary entry with photos, a calm score out of 5 and one small win.
Field Notes
Your dog writes home after every walk.
No more wondering if the walk happened or how it went. You get a few lines in your dog's own voice, photos, the route, and how calm they felt. Most owners screenshot them for the family chat.
Example entry
"Investigated a deeply suspicious leaf. Saw a big dog far away and looked at Hannah instead of shouting. She said that was very grown up. Had a sniff of everything near the oak. Home for a nap."
Walks & prices
Pick the walk that suits your dog.
Not sure which? Every new dog starts with a free meet-and-greet and two or three solo walks, then we decide together.
For puppies
Puppy programme
£95 / 12 visits
Short visits for toilet breaks, play and gentle socialising, with a progress card. Single visits £14.
Ask about puppy visitsFor sociable dogs
Small-group walk
£13 / dog, 60 min
An hour in Harewood Forest with two hand-picked friends at most. Towel and paw wipe before drop-off.
Book a meet-and-greetQuick & simple
Solo walk
£13 / 30 min
A one-to-one walk round the estate for older dogs, small dogs, or a midweek break. Extra dog from the same home +£5.
Book a meet-and-greetWeekdays 2–5pm. Paid weekly in advance. 24 hours' notice to cancel. Bank holidays +£5.
My promises to you
The never-miss walk
If I'm ill, my backup walker covers you. If neither of us can come, your next walk is free.
Proof of every walk
Diary, photos and route every time, or that walk is free.
On time
I arrive within 30 minutes of your booked slot.
First-week promise
Not happy after week one? Your last walk is refunded, no questions.
Getting started is easy
Message me
On WhatsApp or the form below. Tell me a little about your dog.
Free meet-and-greet
I visit you at home, meet your dog and answer every question.
Trial walks
Two or three solo walks so your dog gets to know me, at the solo price.
Your regular slot
Same day, same time, same walker every week.
About me
Hi, I'm Hannah. I live right here on Picket Twenty.
I started Bramble & Bark because nervous dogs deserve a walker who slows down. I'm patient, calm and a bit of a dog-psychology nerd.
I walk the quiet paths of Harewood Forest every day, so your dog sees the same friendly face every time. I'm insured and DBS checked.
I also draw. Every regular dog gets a little ink sketch, and a finished portrait after six months with me.
Questions owners ask
Where do you walk?
Picket Twenty and the paths into Harewood Forest. I pick your dog up and drop them home on foot.
My dog is reactive. Will you still walk them?
Yes, that's what I specialise in. Reactive dogs always walk solo on quiet routes. If your dog has bitten a person, I'll ask you to see a qualified behaviourist first, for everyone's safety.
How do you choose which dogs walk together?
Every dog starts with solo trial walks. Only calm, friendly dogs join a group, and never more than three, matched by size and temperament.
How do keys and payment work?
Keys are kept securely and labelled with a code, never your address. Walks are paid weekly in advance by bank transfer, with 24 hours' notice to cancel.
What happens in the dark winter afternoons?
I use lit routes, hi-vis and LED collars after 4pm, and keep nervous dogs on the quietest paths.
Let's meet your dog.
With never more than three dogs a walk, I can only take around a dozen regular dogs. Book your free meet-and-greet while there's space.
Message me on WhatsApp07842 474393 · I reply within the day