Why Hire a Dog Walker?

Are you considering hiring a dog walker, but not sure it is worth it or not sure you should trust anyone with your dog? Scamps & Champs Dartford have considered the benefits of hiring a dog walker below to help you make the right decision.

If you are at work during the day and not able to be around for your dog, hiring a dog walker can ensure they have the company they require and also allow them to socialise if your dog enjoys the company of other dogs. Scamps & Champs Dartford will carefully match your dog to other dogs based on temperament and size and we only walk a maximum of 4 dogs – So no pack walking! This ensures your dog is able to socialise safely and play with dogs of a similar temperament, which helps their development and all round happiness. However, if your dog does not like the company of others we also offer solo walks where your dog can have the sole attention of the dog walker and get the human company they need to remain happy!

If you are unable to get out and about to walk you dog for whatever reason, hiring a dog walker allows your dog to get the exercise they require. Scamps & Champs Dartford offer both half hour and hour walks depending on the requirements of your dog. We know that some dogs are happy with just a half hour walk on the lead, but some require a full hour of chasing a ball to get the required level of exercise they need to keep them healthy and happy. This is why we always meet with you first to assess your dogs specific requirements prior to commencing any dog walking.

Not knowing who to trust with your dog is another important factor to take in to consideration and is another benefit of using Scamps & Champs Dartford. All of our team are police checked and fully insured. They are all dog lovers with plenty of experience with a variety of breeds and temperaments and they will treat you dog with the love and attention they deserve. This is another important reason why Scamps & Champs Dartford offer a free no obligation meeting to get to know your requirements. This meeting also allows you to meet us and feel reassured about leaving your dog with us.

If after reading the above you are interesting in finding out more information about hiring a dog walker please do get in touch with us at Scamps & Champs Dartford and we would be more than happy to discuss your requirements.

Overnight Pet Sitting in Dartford

Do you have pets and worry about what you are going to do when you go on holiday or can’t be there? Do you worry about them not being well cared for and having to be kept in an unknown environment while you are away? Well if you live in and around Dartford then we have the perfect solution for you with our overnight pet sitting service.

A member of our overnight pet sitting team in and around Dartford will come and stay in your home and take care of your pet as if they were their own, as well as ensuring your home is looked after while you are away. All of our overnight pet sitters are fully insured, police checked and most importantly all massive animal lovers. They have a lot of experience with all pets, big or small, and will give your pets the love and attention they deserve during every overnight pet sitting visit.

If your pet is easily stressed and likes their usual routine then our overnight pet sitting service could be the ideal option for you. Your pet would get to stay in their own home in familiar surroundings, avoiding any unnecessary stress and ensuring they are comfortable, which will leave you free to enjoy your holiday without worrying!

At Scamps & Champs Dartford we understand how difficult it is to trust someone to care for your pet, as they become part of the family. Your pet deserves the best care and our team of overnight pet sitters will be sure to provide this while you are away. To ensure we offer the best care we take the time to get to know you and your pet before any overnight pet sitting visit. A member of the Scamps & Champs Dartford team will come out and undertake a completely free no obligation visit. During this visit we get to know your requirements and your pets routine, as well as any special quirks your pet may have. This ensures our overnight pet sitting team can offer a tailored service and make sure your pet remains happy and stress free during your holiday.

At Scamps & Champs Dartford we also know how many things there are to worry about when you go away. Our overnight pet sitting service takes away some of those worries like whether your home is secure. Our team of overnight pet sitters will stay at your home and ensure no one will be breaking in. The team of overnight pet sitters can also undertake tasks such as watering plants, tidying, sorting post and other small tasks that can often get overlooked when you go away.

So if you live in and around Dartford and need someone to care for your pet while you are away please do get in touch. We will be more than happy to discuss our overnight pet sitting service in more detail and arrange a convenient time for a free meet and greet session.

Cat Sitting Dartford

Do live in and around the Dartford area and worry about what to do with your cat when you go away? Do you hate having to put your cat in a cattery? If the answer to these questions is yes then we at Scamps and Champs Dartford have the answer for you with our tailored cat sitting service.

At Scamps and Champs Dartford we understand that putting your cat in a cattery while you are away can be stressful for both you and your cat and so we take away that stress by caring for your cat in your own home with our cat sitting visits. This allows your cat to keep to their usual routine and avoid any unnecessary anxiety that may be caused by staying in an unfamiliar environment. Whether you are just out for the day or away for a few weeks our cat sitting service can cover your needs and give your cat the attention they deserve when you are unable to be there.

Our team of cat sitters at Scamps and Champs Dartford are all fully insured, police checked and most importantly all love cats and have lots of experience with all animals! They will treat your cat as if they were their own on every cat sitting visit ensuring your cat receives the attention they deserve, so you don’t have to worry about your cat being well looked after while you are away.

At Scamps and Champs Dartford we tailor our service to you and offer a free initial meeting where we will come and meet both you and your cat. This allows us to fully understand your cat and your requirements to ensure we offer a fully bespoke service for every sitting visit. Our team of cat lovers can carry out a number of tasks during each cat sitting visit, from feeding, cuddling, playing games, changing the litter tray and even tasks such as watering plants while you are away. We can also attend multiple sitting visits per day if your cat has additional requirements or simple just loves a lot of attention and cuddles. There is also no need to worry if you have a house full of cats, as we can cater for multiple cats in our sitting visits.

So, if you live in and around the Dartford area and need someone to look after your cat while you are away please do get in touch with us here at Scamps and Champs Dartford as we would be delighted to offer our cat sitting service. 

To contact us, check availability or to ask us a question complete our online form.

Pet Sitting Dartford

Having a pet is great until you go on holiday or can’t be around and then there is the dilemma of who is going to look after your pet when you cannot be there. Here at Scamps & Champs Dartford we have the answer for you with our pet sitting service.

We offer a pet sitting service in and around the Dartford area and can show your pet the love and attention they deserve when you are unable to be there. Each pet sitting visit can include a number of tasks to ensure your pet is well looked after, from feeding to changing litter to just sitting down with your pet and having a cuddle if that is what your pet needs to make them happy. Each pet sitting visit is tailored to your pets needs to ensure they are completely happy and looked after as if you were around. There is also the option of having more than one visit per day if your pet would benefit from this or has additional requirements. Our team of pet sitters can be fairly flexible to ensure your pets needs are met at every pet sitting visit.

Here at Scamps & Champs Dartford we know it’s difficult to leave your pet and know who to trust to look after your pet. Your pet becomes part of the family and it’s very hard to trust someone else with their care. However, you can relax knowing our team of pet sitters are all massive animal lovers and are all police checked and fully insured. All of our team have a lot of experience with a whole host of different pets and will treat your pet as if they were their own on every pet sitting visit. Our pet sitters will definitely show your pet the love they deserve on every pet sitting visit.

Scamps & Champs Dartford’s pet sitting service covers all pets big or small from rabbits and cats to birds and snakes – we love them all! So don’t worry if you think your pet or requirements may seem a little ‘odd’ – we have a lot of experience with all pets! We will come and meet you and your pet before any pet sitting service to ensure we know your specific requirements and also to get to know your pet. This allows us to ensure your pet is well looked after during our pet sitting visits and also helps you feel comfortable with the visits. In turn this allows you to relax while you are away knowing your pet is in safe hands when you can’t be there.

So, if you live in and around Dartford and need someone to check in to feed your pet while you’re on holiday or you just can’t be around during the day and want your pet to receive a bit of extra attention while you are out then please do get in touch with us at Scamps & Champs Dartford. We would be delighted to offer our pet sitting service.

Get in touch, ask us a question or check availability of our services using our online form.

Dog Walking Services this Summer in Dartford

Now the weather is starting to improve you are probably looking forward to getting out and about walking your dog and also looking forward to less cleaning up of mud at the end of each walk – unless your dog loves to go for a splash of course! There are plenty of parks and lovely walks to explore with your dog in and around Dartford, but sometimes you just can’t find the time to get out and about walking your dog and that is where Scamps & Champs Dartford comes in!

If you are struggling to find the time to get out and walk your dog or just find it difficult to get out and about then Scamps & Champs Dartford can help you. We offer a reliable dog walking service with a caring team of dog lovers who are all fully insured and police checked. All of our team are local to Dartford, experienced with walking dogs and will treat your dog as if they were their own on each walk.

An added bonus is that here at Scamps & Champs Dartford we never pack walk dogs. All of our group walks are for a maximum of 4 dogs with each dog being individually matched based on their temperament and size. This gives a more enjoyable walk for the dog and also allows you to relax knowing they are in safe hands on every walk.

Scamps & Champs Dartford offer both half hour walks and hour long walks depending on your dog’s requirements. This excludes pick up and drop off time so your dog gets to experience the full time in the park having fun on every walk. We also take your dog to a variety of parks in and around the Dartford area to keep their routine varied and enjoyable for them.

If your dog is not great with other dogs or maybe just a bit nervous of company then we also have the option of solo walks which gives you the confidence that they are getting one on one attention during every walk.   

Scamps & Champs Dartford take the time to get to know you and your dog to try and offer the best service and most enjoyable walk for your dog, so we offer a free home visit to understand your requirements and any special quirks your dog may have prior to any walks.

If you are at work all day or just don’t feel like your dog is getting the attention they deserve please do get in touch with Scamps & Champs Dartford and we would be happy to take them out for a much deserved walk when you can’t be there!

Check our service availability, ask us a question or simply get in touch using our online form.

Dog Friendly Pubs in Dartford

If you are looking for a place that you and your dog can relax after a walk then we have you covered. Below are some of the best dog friendly pubs in and around Dartford,

The Wharf, Dartford

The Wharf is based in Dartford’s Crossways area and is both family and dog friendly. Your dog is welcome though out the premises so after a long walk you can enjoy some food and drink while your dog relaxes beside you. There is a large garden area with waterside decking and views over Cotton Lake. This is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the views with your dog!

Pato Lounge, Orpington

Pato Lounge is not far from Dartford, in the middle of Orpington High Street. They have dog bowls at the ready for your dog and serve a variety of food including tapas, breakfast and both vegan and gluten free options. They also have a quiz night every Monday if you and your dog fancy teaming up and testing your brain power after a nice evening walk!

Hackney Carriage, Sidcup

The Hackney Carriage is about 20 minutes from Dartford and is a micro-brewery right near Sidcup station. The pub is very dog friendly with water, treats and plenty of cuddles on offer! There is a no gambling, no music and no speaking on mobile phones rule so this is the place to go if you just want to sit, relax and chat! The River Shuttle is also very close by as well and is perfect for some picturesque walks with your dog!

The Ship, Wilmington

This Ship is just round the corner from Dartford and is another dog friendly pub in the area. The pub has nice gardens to sit and enjoy with your dog on a nice day and also serves good food. Another positive about this pub is that you are right next to some great places to walk your dog. There is Dartford Heath, Swanley Park or just some of the picturesque country lanes.

The Darnley Arms, Cobham, Gravesend

The Darnley Arms is a lovely country pub not too far from Dartford. The pub is surrounded by lots of beautiful walks for you and your dog and so is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll followed by a relaxing drink. This pub also serves really nice food and is very welcoming of dogs if you have worked up an appetite walking in the surrounding countryside.

For more information on Scamps and Champs Dartford please visit our website.

To view availability, ask us a question or to simply get in touch please use our online contact form.

Dog Boarding in Dartford

Having a dog is great until you want to go away for a few days and then there is the dilemma of who is going to look after your dog and the even bigger dilemma of whether you trust them. If you live in and around the Dartford area we have the perfect solution for you.

At Scamps & Champs Dartford we have a number of lovely individuals, couples and families that will board your dog in their home and treat them as if they were their own. All our home dog boarders are CRB checked and have gone through a rigorous selection process to ensure your dog is well looked after and has as much fun as you do when you are away.

A lot of thought goes in to matching each dog to one of our home boarders in and around the Dartford area. This matching process is very important to us as we want your dog to have the most enjoyable stay and you to have peace of mind in where you board your dog. All our home boarders are local and so you won’t have far to travel around the Dartford area. You will always know exactly where your dog is staying and you will also get to meet the home boarders before your dogs stay, so you can feel reassured your dog is going to be well looked after.

This is also the perfect solution for dogs that really struggle being boarded in a kennel environment. For some spoilt dogs they just don’t cope well with this, as they are so used to the comforts of being at home. You can rest assured they will receive all the usual home comforts they are used to if they stay with one of our trusted home boarders in Dartford, from frequent walks and lots of cuddles to sleeping on the bed if that’s what your dog prefers.

We will take extra care to get to know you are your dog prior to any home boarding booking, as here at Scamps and Champs Dartford we know the needs of each dog is different and knowing your dog is vital to making them comfortable during any home boarding stay. Our home boarders will keep their routine as normal as possible and will happily cater to any quirks they may have.

If you are going away and would like to use our home boarding service in and around the Dartford area please do get in touch and we will be happy to help.

Contact us to ask a question, make an enquiry and to check availability for dog home boarding in your local area.

Days Out With Your Dog – Dog Friendly Attractions Close to Dartford

Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

If you are looking for something different to do with your dog then this is for you! This railway is just over an hour car journey away from Dartford and dogs travel for free! The railway runs from Hythe to Dungeness and the trains that run on this line are all miniature diesel and steam locomotives.

Each stop is within walking distance of a beach, with a national nature reserve at the Dungeness stop, so there is loads to explore with your dog and lots of scenic walks to go on to let your dog burn off all of that excess energy.

Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

Just over an hour away from Dartford and you will find yourself on the coast surrounded by sea, sand and fresh air. If your dog loves the beach this is the place to take them! The majority of the sandy coastline welcomes dogs with just some restrictions in place between 1st May and 30th September, so it’s the perfect place to go for a walk.

There are also loads of dog friendly places to grab some food and drink in the surrounding areas once you have worked up an appetite on your walk. As well as this there are a number of great dog friendly places to stay if you fancied treating your dog to a weekend away.

Hever Castle

Around 40 minutes away from Dartford is Hever Castle with over 125 acres of ground to explore and walk around with your dog, providing they are kept on their lead. They are not allowed in the castle, however there is a special area in the courtyard for your dog to rest while you have a look around.

Dogs are also welcome to sit outside in the Moat Restaurant and Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant where there are dog bowls on offer, which will probably be needed after all of the exploring and walking.

Canoe Wild

This is another one that is a bit different and perfect if you are looking for a bit of an adventure with your dog. Canoe Wild is in Canterbury, around an hour away from Dartford and you are able to hire canoes and kayaks with your dog. You can also take part in one of the guided tours on offer.

There is a picnic area and lovely walks around the picturesque surrounding woodland and countryside, so this is a great place for an all-round day out with your dog.

To view our dog care services, check availability or make an enquiry simply complete our online form via our website.

Top Dog Walking Destinations – Dartford

There are a number of lovely places to go dog walking in Dartford and we’ve got the details on the best places below, to keep both you and your dog happy. Walking your dog in the fresh country air is excellent exercise for both you and your canine companion and really does provide you both with that ‘feel-good’ factor.

Dartford Heath

Dartford Heath has 314 acres, so you won’t be stuck for places to walk and explore with your dog. There is a free car park on Heath lane with multiple sign posted walks from 1km to 5km that take you through both woodlands and open heathland. If your dog loves a splash during your walks there are also 3 ponds. Beware if your dog loves to chase wildlife though, as there are plenty of rabbits, birds and squirrels around.

Darenth Country Park

Another great place to walk your dog in Dartford is Darenth Country Park, with various sign posted trails through both wooded and open land, as well as a free car park. If you enjoy taking your dog for a walk with the kids then there is also a small play area with rocks to scramble over and a balance beam. There is the added benefit of the great views when you reach the top of the slope to make dog walking even more worthwhile.

Beacon Wood Country Park

This is a slightly shorter walk than the expansive Dartford Heath, however it is a great place to visit if you dog loves to explore walking through woodlands. There are a number of pathways through the woodland with some great views as well as exercise equipment along the walks if you wanted a bit of an additional work out while walking your dog. There is also a lake within the woodlands for your dog to play around in during your walk.

Horton Kirby

For those that don’t mind going that little bit further out for a picturesque dog walk, about 4 miles South East of Dartford is Horton Kirby on the river Darent. There is a lovely 3 mile walk along the river with loads for you and your dog to explore. There is a lot of wildlife along the route, so maybe one to avoid if your dog loves to chase anything that moves.

Camer Park

Starting at Camer Park, slightly further South East of Dartford is a beautiful 4.7 mile walk with amazing views. The walk takes you from an area of outstanding natural beauty through rolling landscapes with plenty for your dog to discover.

Swanley Park

A few miles South of Dartford is Swanley Park, which is great if you want to participate in dog walking somewhere that is more family-friendly. This place has something to keep everyone happy, not just your dog. There is a play area, lake with boats to hire, a miniature railway and café, as well as pathways to go dog walking around with your pawsome best-friend.

Check out our full range of services via our Dartford Scamps and Champs website and contact us to ask any questions, to make an enquiry or booking.

Pet Care in Dartford now provided by Scamps and Champs

Our Scamps and Champs Dartford branch of has just opened and is now ready to provide a range of pet care services in Dartford. Once council approved, they will also be providing dog home boarding. Keep up to date with the branch news via their Facebook page which you can follow HERE.

“I am looking forward to running the branch alongside my soppy staffie Kenny.

I have spent my career to date working in accountancy but my passion has always been for animals and I am now looking to turn to this passion and provide a much needed pet care service to Dartford and the surrounding area.

I have always been an animal lover. From a very young age I have been around animals of all sizes and shapes. Our very first pet was a hamster and from that point there was always a variety of animals around the house including fish, lizards, gerbils, rabbits, cats and dogs. We would often go out with no intention of adding to the household pets, however we would come across a deserving animal and wouldn’t be able to walk away, instead ending up coming home with a new addition.

I am very excited to bring quality pet care to Dartford and the surrounding area so your pets can get the same amount of love and attention in your absence as they would usually get.

As a pet owner I completely understand the dilemma you face when you are unable to be around for your pet. It is very difficult to find someone you can trust to look after your best friend.

We are fully insured, police checked and members of NARPS UK, The National Association for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers, which is the UK’s most respected organisation. We will be offering a number of pet care services including dog walking, pet sitting, cat sitting, dog home boarding, pet visits and dog wedding chaperone services covering Dartford, Crayford, Greenhithe, Gravesend, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Welling, Belvedere, Erith, Swanley and Orpington.

You can be sure that if you chose to use our services your pet will be well looked after by a professional and reliable team with plenty of experience of animals big or small.

We will get to know your pet before offering any service to ensure a stress free and tailored experience.

Your pet will be treated as if they were our own with lots of love. For additional peace of mind we will also provide you with regular updates and photos to keep you updated on your pet.

If you are interested in using any of our services please do get in touch HERE!”