Dog Walking and Pet Care in Bounds Green and Arnos Grove N11

Updated August 2026

Calm, one-to-one pet care at selected N11 addresses

I provide one-to-one dog walking and personalised pet care at suitable addresses around Bounds Green, Arnos Grove, New Southgate and nearby parts of N11.

Services may include:

• Solo dog walks
• Rescue, nervous and reactive dog support
• Large-dog walking
• Puppy visits
• Cat sitting and feeding visits
• Kitten care
• Rabbit and small-animal visits
• Evening pet sitting
• Overnight house sitting
• Continuous house sitting
• Hot-weather dog comfort visits
• Pet-care and holiday home add-ons
• Pet and Home Readiness Visits

I work locally and care for one household at a time.

Dog walks start and finish at your home. I do not collect several dogs in a van, transport them to a central park or combine dogs from unrelated households.

This approach may be particularly suitable for:

• Rescue dogs
• Nervous or reactive dogs
• Dogs who dislike vehicle travel
• Dogs who struggle in groups
• Senior dogs
• Puppies
• Large dogs
• Cats who prefer remaining at home
• Multi-pet households
• Owners who value one consistent carer

I have provided professional dog walking and pet care since 2011.

N11 coverage depends on your exact road, the service required and how the journey fits around my established Finchley and Muswell Hill clients.

Please send your full postcode when enquiring.

Contact Del about pet care in Bounds Green or Arnos Grove

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N11 pet care at a glance

Service	What it provides	Current price
Solo dog walk	Calm local walk from your home	£18 for 30 minutes
Solo dog walk	Longer one-to-one local walk	£25 for 60 minutes
Focused rescue or nervous-dog support	A slower, carefully planned session	£30 for up to 60 minutes
Pet, cat or small-animal visit	Feeding, water, toileting and routine care	£15 for one visit
Two pet visits in one day	Two standard visits on the same day	£25
Puppy visit	Feeding, toileting, enrichment and practical care	£15 for up to 30 minutes
Evening pet sitting	Care in your home for up to two hours	£35
Evening pet sitting	Care in your home for up to four hours	£55
Standard house sitting	Overnight care in your pet’s home	£60 per night
Continuous house sitting	For pets unable to manage normal daytime absences	£100 per night
Pet and Home Readiness Visit	Practical home review and written checklist	£75

These are my current standard charges.

Additional time, late finishes or more involved care will be discussed before the booking is confirmed.

One-to-one dog walking in Bounds Green and Arnos Grove

Some dogs enjoy travelling in a van and joining several unfamiliar dogs.

Others need something quieter.

My walks are organised around the individual dog rather than a group collection route.

A solo walk may suit your dog if they:

• Do not enjoy group walks
• Become anxious in vehicles
• Bark or lunge when other dogs approach
• Need additional space
• Have recently been rescued
• Prefer familiar local routes
• Are older or have reduced mobility
• Need a slower pace
• Become overwhelmed in busy parks
• Need consistent reward-based handling
• Benefit from time to stop and sniff
• Need the plan changed when something feels difficult

Each walk begins at your home.

There is no collection round and no period spent waiting in a vehicle while other dogs are picked up.

The booked time is focused on your dog.

Read about Solo Dog Walks in Finchley and nearby areas

Is N11 inside my regular dog-walking area?

Selected N11 addresses may fit my regular walking route, but I do not promise complete coverage of the postcode.

Dog-walking availability depends on:

• Your full postcode
• Walking time from my previous client
• Walking time to my next client
• Whether you need 30 or 60 minutes
• The days required
• Your preferred time
• Whether your timing is flexible
• Your dog’s behaviour and handling needs
• Whether more than one introduction is required

A home close to the Finchley or Muswell Hill side of the area may fit more easily than an address farther east.

A flexible afternoon walk may be possible where an exact midday visit is not.

Please send the postcode and preferred days before assuming I cover the road.

Where might I walk dogs locally?

The route depends on:

• Your exact address
• The length of the booking
• Your dog’s health and mobility
• Their confidence
• Known triggers
• Traffic
• Weather
• Ground conditions
• Crowding
• Events
• Other dogs
• What your dog can comfortably manage that day

Depending on the starting address and individual dog, a walk may use:

• Familiar residential streets
• Quieter roads around Bounds Green
• Local streets near Arnos Grove
• Arnos Park
• New Southgate Recreation Ground
• Short loops close to home
• Wider routes where a reactive dog needs space
• Flatter routes for senior dogs
• Shaded routes during warm weather

These are possible options rather than guaranteed destinations.

A nearby residential route may be more suitable than a park when:

• The park is busy
• Several dogs are off lead
• Paths are narrow
• Sports or events are taking place
• The ground is muddy or icy
• Your dog is already feeling worried
• The journey would use most of the booked time
• Hot weather makes a longer route unsafe

I choose the route for the dog in front of me rather than deciding that every dog must reach a particular park.

Read more about where I walk dogs

Walking in Arnos Park

Arnos Park may be a useful local route for suitable dogs living near Arnos Grove and New Southgate.

Depending on the entrance and conditions, it can provide:

• Open grass
• Established paths
• Woodland areas
• Interesting scents
• Routes alongside Pymmes Brook
• Space away from busy roads
• Shorter or longer local loops

The railway arches and brook make the park visually distinctive, but they do not automatically make it the right environment for every dog.

The park can also include:

• Other dogs
• Joggers
• Children
• Sports activity
• Narrower path sections
• Wildlife
• Water
• Mud
• Busy entrances

For a confident dog, it may provide a varied sniff walk.

For an awkward but awesome dog who needs substantial distance from other dogs, a quieter residential route may be easier to manage.

I may avoid or leave the park where:

• It becomes crowded
• Dogs repeatedly approach
• Water or mud creates a concern
• Your dog is becoming overwhelmed
• The weather is unsuitable
• The route does not allow enough time to return home safely

Check current Enfield Council park information

Read about the Arnos Park and Pymmes Brook project

New Southgate Recreation Ground

New Southgate Recreation Ground may be another option for suitable dogs living nearby.

Barnet Council lists facilities including:

• Grass sports areas
• Football and cricket
• Tennis courts
• A multisports court
• Children’s play areas
• Car parking
• Community events

These facilities mean the recreation ground may be relatively quiet at one time and much busier at another.

Check Barnet Council information about New Southgate Recreation Ground

I may choose a different route where:

• Sport is taking place
• The play areas are busy
• Several dogs are present
• Your dog needs more space
• The ground is unsuitable
• The journey there would take too much of the booked walk

A recreation ground is one possible walking environment, not a guaranteed destination.

Busy roads and station areas

Bounds Green and Arnos Grove include:

• Major roads
• Bus routes
• Underground stations
• School-run traffic
• Shops
• Deliveries
• Cyclists
• Scooters
• Narrow pavements
• Busy crossings

Some dogs cope comfortably with this activity.

Others may find it difficult.

A nervous or reactive dog may struggle with:

• Buses
• Motorbikes
• Sudden traffic noise
• People emerging from stations
• Dogs approaching on narrow pavements
• Building work
• Busy junctions
• School arrival and collection times

Where appropriate, I may:

• Avoid the busiest section of Bounds Green Road
• Avoid station entrances at busy times
• Use quieter residential roads
• Cross before another dog gets too close
• Change direction
• Wait in a wider space
• Use parked vehicles or hedges as visual barriers
• Turn back before your dog becomes overwhelmed
• Replace distance with calm sniffing and exploration

The route can change during the walk.

Completing a fixed circuit is less important than making sensible decisions for your dog.

Rescue, nervous and reactive dog support in N11

Selected N11 addresses may be suitable for focused rescue and nervous-dog support.

This service may help a dog who:

• Has recently been adopted
• Is wary of unfamiliar people
• Freezes outside
• Refuses to leave the home
• Barks or lunges at dogs
• Reacts to traffic
• Struggles around station areas
• Needs more physical space
• Cannot join a conventional group walk
• Requires several introductions
• Is following an existing reward-based plan

Focused support costs £30 for up to 60 minutes.

The booked time may include:

• Entering your home calmly
• Allowing your dog time to observe me
• Attaching walking equipment without rushing
• Helping your dog leave the property
• A short, manageable outdoor walk
• Creating distance from triggers
• Changing the route
• Time to sniff and decompress
• Returning before the dog becomes overwhelmed
• Calm enrichment at home
• A detailed update

The service does not guarantee that your dog will walk continuously for a full hour.

A short, manageable outing can be more useful than pushing a worried dog beyond what they can cope with.

Read about Rescue Dog Support in Finchley and nearby areas

Large-dog walking in N11

I may walk large and physically strong dogs where the complete arrangement is safe and suitable.

There is no additional charge simply because a dog is large.

Standard prices remain:

• £18 for 30 minutes
• £25 for 60 minutes
• £30 for focused rescue, nervous or reactive support

Before accepting a larger dog, I may ask about:

• Pulling
• Lunging
• Handling
• Equipment
• Escape attempts
• Bite history
• Previous incidents
• Health
• Mobility
• Reactions to dogs or traffic
• Whether more than one dog is involved

Size alone does not determine whether a dog is difficult.

The deciding question is whether I can provide the walk safely.

Read about Large Dog Walking in Finchley

Puppy visits in Bounds Green and Arnos Grove

Puppies may need practical care between the times you are at home.

A puppy visit may include:

• A toilet opportunity
• Feeding
• Fresh water
• Cleaning a small accident
• Calm play
• Simple enrichment
• Lead and harness familiarity
• Reinforcing an existing reward-based routine
• A short outing when appropriate
• Helping your puppy settle
• A photograph and update

A standard puppy visit costs £15 for up to 30 minutes.

Puppy visits are practical home care rather than formal training lessons.

Because puppy visits are often needed at a particular time, availability in N11 depends heavily on your exact address and how it fits with existing local clients.

Read about Puppy Visits in Finchley and nearby areas

Cat sitting in N11

Cat-sitting and feeding visits may be available at selected N11 addresses.

Your cat remains at home with their familiar:

• Food
• Water
• Litter trays
• Beds
• Hiding places
• Scratching areas
• Toys
• Household smells
• Daily routine

A visit may include:

• Feeding
• Fresh water
• Litter-tray care
• Play or enrichment
• Calm companionship
• Straightforward medication support
• Checking agreed doors, windows or cat flaps
• General welfare observations
• A photograph and update

One standard visit costs £15.

Two standard visits on the same day cost £25 in total.

Flexible cat-visit times may be easier to arrange in N11 than a tightly timed puppy or medication visit.

I do not force a shy cat to interact or pull them from hiding simply to obtain a photograph.

Read about Cat Sitting in Finchley and nearby areas

Kitten sitting and feeding visits

Kittens may require more frequent care than healthy adult cats.

A visit may include:

• Feeding
• Fresh water
• Litter care
• Safe supervised play
• Calm companionship
• Checking their room for obvious hazards
• Straightforward medication support
• A photograph and update

The right visit frequency depends on:

• Age
• Feeding schedule
• Health
• How long the kitten will be alone
• Whether another person is sharing the care
• Whether adult cats also live in the home

I do not provide neonatal kitten hand-rearing.

Read about Kitten Sitting and Feeding Visits

Rabbit and small-animal visits

Home visits may be available for:

• Rabbits
• Guinea pigs
• Hamsters
• Gerbils
• Degus
• Some tortoises
• Some caged birds
• Other suitable pets by prior agreement

I do not provide snake care.

A small-animal visit may include:

• Food
• Fresh hay
• Fresh water
• Checking bowls and bottles
• Basic litter or enclosure care
• Observing normal eating and toileting
• Checking room or enclosure temperature
• Straightforward medication support
• A photograph and update

One visit costs £15.

Two standard visits on the same day cost £25.

Additional time may be required for several enclosures, different species or a more involved routine.

Visit frequency, particularly for rabbits, must be based on the animals’ welfare rather than simply on the travelling distance.

Read about Rabbit and Small-Animal Care

Pet visits and evening sitting

A daytime pet visit may help when your pet needs care but does not require someone staying overnight.

Depending on the animal, a visit may include:

• Feeding
• Fresh water
• A toilet opportunity
• A short local dog walk
• Litter care
• Small-animal enclosure care
• Medication
• Companionship
• Enrichment
• A photograph and update

Evening pet sitting may help when you are attending:

• A meal
• Theatre
• A wedding
• A family event
• A celebration
• Another evening commitment

Current evening prices are:

• Up to two hours: £35
• Up to four hours: £55
• Each additional hour: £15
• Agreed finish after 11 pm: £10 extra

Evening sitting does not automatically include an overnight stay.

N11 evening bookings depend on the address, finishing time and my safe journey afterwards.

Read about Pet Visits and Evening Sitting

House sitting in Bounds Green, Arnos Grove and New Southgate

House sitting may be available more widely in N11 than regular weekday dog walking.

This is because I stay in your home overnight rather than travelling backwards and forwards for a fixed lunchtime walk.

House sitting allows your pets to remain at home while I follow their familiar routine.

It may suit:

• Rescue dogs
• Nervous or reactive dogs
• Senior pets
• Cats
• Multi-pet households
• Dogs who dislike kennels
• Pets who rely heavily on familiar surroundings
• Animals with established medication routines

Standard house sitting costs £60 per night.

Under the standard service, I may leave for agreed daytime periods of up to four continuous hours.

Continuous house sitting costs £100 per night where a pet cannot manage normal daytime absences.

A £50 reservation payment secures the booking and is deducted from the final balance.

Availability depends on whether I can continue to meet my existing regular commitments during the stay.

Read about House Sitting and Overnight Pet Care

Pet-care add-ons and holiday home help

A few small household tasks can normally be included where they do not reduce the time available for your pet.

These may include:

• Bringing in post
• Moving a small visible delivery indoors
• Managing one household bin
• Opening or closing agreed curtains
• Switching agreed lights on or off
• Watering a few suitable plants
• Completing a simple visual home check

Where additional time is required:

• Additional 15 minutes: £6
• Additional 30 minutes: £12

Standalone home or container-watering checks may occasionally be available where they fit my local route:

• Up to 30 minutes: £18
• Up to 60 minutes: £30

This is practical holiday help rather than domestic cleaning, gardening, maintenance or professional property management.

Read about Pet Care Add-ons and Holiday Home Help

Pet and Home Readiness Visits in N11

A Pet and Home Readiness Visit may help you prepare:

• Before bringing home a puppy
• Before adopting a rescue dog
• Before using a pet sitter
• Before travelling
• When a pet becomes older
• When medication becomes more involved
• When routines or emergency information need organising

The £75 service includes:

• A short pre-visit information form
• Up to 60 minutes in your home
• A practical review of pet routines
• Discussion of doors, gates and escape risks
• Emergency-planning guidance
• A personalised written checklist
• A blank Pet Emergency Information Sheet

Because this is a planned appointment rather than a regular daily service, selected N11 addresses may be easier to accommodate.

Read about the Pet and Home Readiness Visit

Hot-weather pet care

Hot weather may make a normal dog walk unsafe.

Depending on conditions, I may:

• Walk earlier where practical
• Choose a shorter shaded route
• Provide a brief toilet opportunity
• Replace part of the walk with indoor enrichment
• Refresh drinking water
• Close agreed curtains
• Provide calm companionship
• Complete a general comfort check

Hot-weather dog comfort visits cost:

• £18 for up to 30 minutes
• £25 for up to 60 minutes

Where a comfort visit replaces a regular booked walk, the normal walk price applies.

Shade in Arnos Park or another green space does not automatically make a long walk safe.

Temperature, humidity, hot pavements, your dog’s age and their health still matter.

Read the Finchley Dog Walker Extreme Weather Policy

Who my service suits

My service may suit you if you want:

• One consistent carer
• One-to-one dog walking
• Walks beginning at home
• No van collections
• No pack walks
• Dogs from different households kept separate
• Calm, reward-based handling
• Support for a rescue or nervous pet
• Honest feedback
• Care adapted around age, health and confidence
• Cats and small pets cared for at home
• Clear prices and service boundaries

I may not be the right person if you require:

• Group or pack walking
• Dog day care
• Home boarding
• Routine pet transport
• A pet taxi
• Dogs collected in a van
• Formal behavioural treatment
• Punishment-based equipment
• Guaranteed off-lead exercise
• Continuous supervision at the standard house-sitting price
• A high-volume, low-cost service

The arrangement must be safe and suitable for your pet and for the person responsible for their care.

Meet-and-greet process

A meet-and-greet is normally required for a new client.

Depending on the service, we may discuss:

• Your pet’s normal routine
• Feeding
• Health
• Medication
• Behaviour
• Known triggers
• Walking equipment
• Home access
• Keys
• Cameras
• Veterinary information
• Emergency contacts
• Visit times
• Communication preferences

Your dog does not need to greet me enthusiastically.

A nervous dog may need me to remain at a distance.

A shy cat may stay hidden.

More than one introduction may be appropriate where a pet needs additional time.

A meet-and-greet does not automatically guarantee that I will accept the booking.

Areas considered

I may be able to help at suitable addresses around:

• Bounds Green
• Arnos Grove
• New Southgate
• Bowes Road
• Bounds Green Road
• Streets near Arnos Grove station
• Streets near Bounds Green station
• Roads around Arnos Park
• Roads near New Southgate Recreation Ground
• Suitable N11 boundary streets

This list is a practical guide rather than a promise that every road can be covered.

Some places commonly described as Bounds Green or Arnos Grove fall outside N11, so please send the full postcode rather than relying only on the neighbourhood name.

Availability depends on:

• Exact address
• The requested service
• Walking or travel time
• The days and times needed
• Number of visits
• My existing confirmed bookings

Frequently asked questions

Do you cover Bounds Green?

Selected Bounds Green addresses may be covered depending on the exact postcode, service and timing.

Please send your full postcode.

Do you cover Arnos Grove?

Selected Arnos Grove and nearby N11 addresses may be covered.

Regular dog walking depends on how the road fits my existing local route.

Do you cover New Southgate?

Selected New Southgate addresses may be considered for dog walking, pet visits and house sitting.

Do you cover every N11 address?

No.

Coverage varies according to the exact road, travel time, service and requested timing.

Do you provide group dog walks?

No.

I provide one-to-one walks or may walk suitable dogs from the same household together.

Dogs from unrelated households are not mixed.

Do you use a van?

No.

Walks begin and end at your dog’s home and take place locally on foot.

How much does dog walking cost?

A 30-minute solo walk costs £18.

A 60-minute solo walk costs £25.

Focused rescue, nervous or reactive support costs £30 for up to 60 minutes.

Will my dog always go to Arnos Park?

No.

Arnos Park may be suitable for some dogs and addresses, but the route depends on your dog, the weather, crowding and the booked time.

Do you walk dogs in New Southgate Recreation Ground?

Possibly.

It depends on your starting address, your dog, sports activity, crowding and current conditions.

Do you walk reactive dogs?

Possibly.

I need complete information about triggers, previous incidents, bite history, equipment and handling needs.

Can you walk a large dog?

Possibly.

Size alone is not the deciding factor. The complete handling arrangement must be safe and suitable.

Do you provide puppy visits?

Possibly, depending on the address and timing required.

A standard puppy visit costs £15 for up to 30 minutes.

Do you offer cat sitting in N11?

Selected N11 cat-sitting bookings may be possible.

One standard visit costs £15 and two visits on the same day cost £25.

Do you care for rabbits and guinea pigs?

Yes, where the care routine, location and visit frequency are suitable.

Do you provide overnight house sitting?

Yes, subject to location and availability.

Standard overnight care costs £60 per night. Continuous care costs £100 per night.

Is house sitting available farther away than dog walking?

Possibly.

House sitting may cover a slightly wider area because I remain in the property overnight.

Can you administer medication?

Straightforward medication support may be possible where it is agreed beforehand, clearly labelled and within my competence.

Can you water plants and bring in post?

A few short tasks may normally be included where they do not reduce the time available for your pet.

Longer tasks require additional booked time.

Do I need a meet-and-greet?

A suitable introductory meeting is normally required for a new client.

How do I check availability?

Send your full postcode, the service required and the relevant dates, days or times.

Check current pet-care availability

Related N11 services and pet-care guides

Continue with:

• Finchley Dog Walker Services
• Complete Service Area
• Solo Dog Walks in Finchley and nearby areas
• Rescue Dog Support in Finchley
• Large Dog Walking in Finchley
• House Sitting and Overnight Pet Care
• Cat Sitting and Feeding Visits
• Puppy Visits
• Rabbit and Small-Animal Care
• Pet Visits and Evening Sitting
• Where I Walk Dogs
• Favourite Dog Walks in North London
• How to Choose a Dog Walker
• Dog Walking and Everyday Exercise Guide
• Rescue Dog Help and Advice Hub
• Dog Health and First Aid Hub
• Cat Care Advice Hub
• Dog and Cat Care Guides Hub

Looking for a dog walker or pet sitter in N11?

Send me:

• Your name
• Your full postcode
• The service you need
• The days, dates or times required
• The type and number of pets
• A little about their normal routine
• Any medication
• Any nervousness, reactivity or handling concerns

For dog walking, please also include:

• Your dog’s age
• Breed or type
• The walk duration required
• How they normally walk on the lead
• Known triggers
• Whether the requested time is flexible

I will tell you honestly whether I cover your road, have suitable availability and believe the service is right for your pet.

Contact Del about Bounds Green or Arnos Grove pet care

WhatsApp: 07707 763344

Email: info@finchleydogwalker.co.uk

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Important information

The location information on this page is a practical guide rather than a guarantee that every Bounds Green, Arnos Grove, New Southgate or N11 address can be accepted.

All bookings remain subject to:

• Exact location
• Availability
• Travel time
• Safe access
• Suitable introductions
• Complete health and behavioural information
• Appropriate equipment
• The individual pet’s needs
• My assessment that the arrangement can be provided safely

I provide routine pet care and general welfare observations within my competence.

I am not a veterinary surgeon or clinical animal behaviourist. I do not diagnose medical or behavioural conditions.

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