Dog Walking Services by Darren Larkin

“Darren is very reliable and helpful. Our dog is always settled and happy when we get home.”

- Claire Rennie

“Darren is extremely helpful and flexible. Reggie loves going to play with the other dogs. Highly recommend Darren’s service.”

- Amanda Lamper

“Excellent dog sit. Darren was very approachable and clearly has knowledge of a wide range of dogs needs. We have a reactive dog and have been nervous of getting other people involved but he made us feel at ease straight away. I am amazed he was available! Came round and out dog seemed to warm to him straight away. Sit was organized well. Was flexible with arrival and departure including staying a bit late when we got stuck in traffic . Happy dog and happy owners.”

- Emily Caroline Seevathaen-Edwards

“The service Darren offers was exceptional for us and he couldn’t have been more accommodating to help us out at short notice as he did. On top of which he took excellent care of our dog Max. Highly recommend his services as I am sure Max would if he could speak.”

- Karl Moffatt

“Darren is very good with Rolo! He is a nervous dog but he has settled in well if I need an extra day he always tries to accommodate. I’m very pleased with his service and really appreciate the professionalism he shows. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a dog walking service”

- Jean Ware

“Darren has been very reliable and accommodating of schedule changes, when needed. Our dog, Alfie, is always happy to see him and jumps straight in the van with his buddies.”

- Rob Watts

“Brody absolutely loves his walks with Darren! The service provided is exactly what I need, 100% reliable, really flexible taking last minute bookings and fitting around my schedule, and I know Brody gets looked after. Would highly recommend Darren.”

- Vicky Lowe

“We have been using Darren for the last couple of years to exercise our Vizsla & cannot rate him highly enough. He is organised, reliable, friendly & loves the dogs. We’d be lost without him!”

- Nick Brinton

“Bess really loves Darren! He has magically transformed her into a better behaved dog. She has lost weight too, as she enjoys running around with all the other dogs. Do look at his Instagram page: smiling, happy dogs!”

- Kathryn Parish

“Darren has been walking our dog for over a year and is always flexible, reliable and responsive. He always washes him before dropping him home which is a life saver. Would definitely recommend him.”

- George Irving

“Darren is an amazing dog walker! He’s always accommodating, even when I have last-minute work changes, which I really appreciate. Most importantly, Nel, absolutely loves going with him. It’s clear he genuinely cares about the dogs in his care and I always feel confident that Nel is in great hands. Highly recommend!”

- Jacqueline Cruse

“We've been using Darren's dog walking service for a while now, and it's been fantastic! Our dog is out with Darren three days a week, and every time, she comes back happy and well-exercised. It's clear that Darren really cares about our dog and we trust him completely.”

- Kelly Thompson

“Darren’s Dog Walking Services are an absolute Godsend for the days I’m unable to give my dog the exercise and stimulation he deserves. Not only does it provide a trustworthy service for when I’m out of the home - collecting my dog, exercise and play time with other dogs, then safely returned home and fed his tea - but I sometimes use the service on days I’m at home as it’s otherwise hard to replicate off lead exercise and socialisation with other dogs. Photos are taken and available to provide reassurance to see the dogs in a safe and stimulating environment. My dog loves Darren and I also use his dog sitting services when I go on holiday, to have reassurance that my dog is in safe hands whilst I’m away.”

- Jennifer Foley

“Could not be happier! our dogs love their time with Darren and always come back exhausted! They love playing and socialising with all the other dogs which has helped their confidence as well. Darren, is reliable, responsive provides regular updates. Door to door service which is perfect for when we are at work.”

- Brittany Poole

“Darren is super efficient with his organisation and easy to communicate with. Last minute changes and bookings are accommodated with ease. Lola is always very happy in his company, and when she returns a bit wet and muddy, Darren gives her a clean and keeps her warm. I like the fact that she is out of the house and with other dogs for the afternoon. It is an extremely good service, which I would highly recommend”

- David Parker

“My two boys love going out with Darren, and always look so happy in the photos he regularly uploads. It’s been really beneficial for one of my dogs particularly, who can be a little anxious. Darren provides an excellent service, for a very reasonable price too.”

- Rose Eady

“Darren is an outstanding, friendly, and incredibly reliable dog carer. His genuine passion for dogs is evident in the safe, engaging environment he has created, where they can socialise and exercise freely. Our dog absolutely loves ‘Darren Days,’ and his care has significantly helped ease any separation anxiety. I highly recommend Darren to anyone in the area looking for a trustworthy and dedicated dog walker to support their busy schedule.”

- Jason Martin

“Darren is a real dog lover and provides an excellent service that sits between a tradition dog walker and doggy day care. The use of an enclosed field is perfect for dogs who struggle with recall as they can run, play and bounce around safe in the knowledge they won't get lost. They get to interact and socialise freely without being stuck on a lead with plenty of fresh water to drink and paddling pools on hot, sunny days. It was perfect for our Pup who first came to us nervous of other dogs, she soon learnt how much fun other dogs could be and Darren posted pictures of her at each session, wagging tails, big smiles and happy tired/snoozes once at home. The sessions are great value too, Darren will collect and drop off each Pup is his doggy van. We couldn't have asked for anything more! Highly recommended and big thanks to Darren.”

- Rachel Jepps

“Darren has been walking our dog on a regular basis for a couple of years now. He provides an excellent high quality service. He is extremely reliable, professional, and flexible. Darren is always quick to respond if we need to make changes or requests, and has always been able to accommodate these. He is friendly and knowledgeable on all things dog related as well which is helpful to tap into! I can highly recommend Darren.”

- Jennie Mulliner

“Darren looked after our GSD, Rocco, for about 4 years. He proved himself to be reliable, trustworthy, kind and thoughtful throughout that time, going the extra mile when we needed it. I would thoroughly recommend Darren's services to anyone, you won't get much better! I've no doubt Rocco will miss his daily walks with Darren and the pack, but as my husband has retired we no longer need his services. Good luck for the future Darren! Maria x”

- Maria Harrington

“We feel so fortunate to have met Darren. His dog walking services were recommended to us and Darren has been great since we starting using his services 18 months ago. Completely trustworthy, Darren has an expert way with our dog, picks him up with no fuss, gives him some exercise for us twice a week and then drops him home, even drying him off on wet days. Darren is highly recommended. Means we can go to work with confidence, without having to worry about our dog.”

- Jackie Buttery

“Darren has looked after our two dogs for a number of years, providing both weekly group walks and dog sitting services for us; he is almost part of the family now! He is organized, reliable and trustworthy. He gives 110% (in all weathers!) to make sure his clients - two and four-legged - receive a 5* service and we would not want to be without his invaluable help. Thank you, Darren.”

- Samantha Kahl

“I have been using Darrens services for 2 years now and have never had any issues. Darren is very friendly and professional in his manor and incredibly organized and trustworthy. He always tries his best to accommodate our needs and is flexible to suit my busy work schedule, which is most reassuring. Darren is a real doggie person and genuinely enjoys what he does. Our dog absolutely loves his walks and is always happy to see Darren when he comes to collect him. Our dog has particular medical needs and Darren has never been phased by this and has always given us complete confidence that he will take fantastic care of our dog. I would highly recommend his services to any dog owner who requires additional support.”

- Robert Dant

“Darren is brilliant with Bella our Saluki cross puppy . He really provides excellent care to her and I get lots of photos and updates on her activity . I can tell he genuinely loves dogs and knows his stuff. I really glad we found his business. Bella has boundless puppy energy and she comes back home more relaxed and loves him and she comes home relaxed and chilled out. He offers an excellent service and at a fair price and I can't recommend him highly enough. There's not enough stars ******** so here's a few more.”

- Adam Oliver

“Reliable. Responsive. Reasonably priced. Our first point of call, as a professional couple with hectic, changing diaries. Our German Shepherd comes home worn out, socialised and with a wagging tail - before snoozing. Thanks Dog Walking Services by Darren Larkin”

- Claire Bright

“Bess really loves Darren! He has magically transformed her into a better behaved dog. She has lost weight too, as she enjoys running around with all the other dogs. Do look at his Website, Instagram pages: smiling, happy dogs!”

- Kathryn Parish

“Darren is an absolute lifesaver, and provides a great and reliable service. Would highly recommend!”

- Amy Fenn

“Always on time and will let us know of any delays or updates. Our dog has really improved social skills since walking with Darren. Highly recommend.”

- Yemisi Johnson

“We have been using Dog Walking Services by Darren Larkin for nearly two years for our GSD . She is very reactive but Darren took time to understand her needs and makes sure that these are met. I was unsure at first about her going to a secure field rather than a walk, but it gives her the opportunity to socialise in a safe environment under Darren's watch. Darren always tries to be flexible where he can. We are very grateful for his support.”

- Sharon Davey

“Our dog loves her walks with Darren. Highly professional and well organised service.”

- Nicole Averill

“Have used Dog Walking Services by Darren Larkin to walk Bailey for about 3 years. Bailey adores Darren and vice versa. Darren always makes sure the dogs are well looked after (rain or shine!).”

- Paul Nicholson

“Darren's dog walking and pet sitting business is exceptional! Our dog, Caesar, absolutely adores him. Darren's expansive field is perfect for Caesar to run freely, and the paddling pool is a thoughtful touch for hot days. Caesar is always excited to visit and has made a lifelong friend in Darren. We couldn't be happier with the care and attention Darren provides!”

- Jessica Moran

“Darren is superb. He really took the time to build a bond with our very nervous dog, who now loves going out with him. We especially like the photos from each trip, so we can see what she’s up to, and appreciate Darren’s flexibility too. Highly recommend Dog Walking Services by Darren Larkin ”

- Calum Grant

“Darren’s love for dogs is plain to see. Our dog Mylo was nervous in the beginning, but now it’s non stop tail wagging. Darren provides a great and professional service, keeps you updated with photos which is a nice touch. I would strongly recommend him, and your dog will thank you for it.”

- Andy Allan

“Very reliable and communicative. Most importantly my dog is happy.”

- Anonymous client

“My dog is always jumping for joy when Darren arrives to take him for a walk. Darren is very flexible and accommodating. Great service!”

- Happy owner

“Darren is friendly, professional and amazing with our boisterous Cockapoo. He’s always on time and keeps us updated on any changes. I’m able to work knowing that our dog is happy and well looked after in his care.”

- Yemisi Johnson

“So happy with the service. The dogs are always exhausted afterwards. Love the photos too.”

- Liz Harwood-Bridgen

“Darren has been amazing for our dog Ralph. He takes him out 4 times a week and always uploads loads of photos to Instagram for us to check out what Ralph’s been up to - - which is normally laying in a paddling pool or in a river!! Darren is flexible on days as my work schedule is not always consistent, and has been able to fit us in for last minute bookings which we really appreciate. Could not recommend Darren enough.”

- Grace Buswell

“We are incredibly happy with the service Darren provides. Teddy is well cared for and has lots of fun. Darren is very flexible and always willing to try to accommodate short notice changes - this is enormously helpful as we both have busy jobs.”

- Doraline Fallon

“Very professional service, if I need extra days Darren fits Rolo in, also I feel Rolo is getting used to other dogs and not so nervous overall. Excellent service.”

- Jean Ware

“Absolutely delighted with the service Darren provides. We have recently moved to the area and finding Darren was the best thing! His care, compassion and commitment to his work and to the dogs is outstanding. Caesar comes home from his walk extremely happy and tired, and looks forward to his next walk! The socialisation with other dogs and time off his lead is very beneficial. I can’t fault Darren, and highly recommend him! :)”

- Jessica and Sean Moran

“Darren has been walking my Border Collie for several months now and Luna is always happy to see him. Darren is reliable and has been very flexible in when he takes her out and has always managed to accommodate my ever changing work pattern. I always appreciate the picture updates too. I would and do recommend Darren.”

- Sharon Sneddon

“We were given short notice by a previous walker, luckily Darren was available to walk our Boxer 5 days a week. I’d already met Darren a couple of times in Tonbridge park. Very reliable and good value service. Darren just loves dogs.”

- Paul Nicholson

“Ripley absolutely adored Darren from the moment he knocked on the door. We don't do regular every day walks, but more an as and when basis, so she only sees him a few times a month, but is so excited every time he turns up; she'll actually roll around onto her back on the sofa, delaying the walk, just to say hello. She always comes back happy and exhausted and recently just had her first group walk. Darren is patient and takes the time to get to know his dogs, before adding them to a "pack". He's communicative and sends photos after the walks, so you can see what they get up to. I'd 100% recommend Darren. He has tonnes of experience with dogs, especially big ones. It's obvious he loves what he does and loved each of the dogs he walks.”

- Rachel Longley

“We cannot recommend Darren highly enough. He helped us out in a really tricky situation and when we were stuck he was so reassuring and professional. Our initial agreement was supposed to be short term. We were so impressed we have made it long-term! He is unbelievably experienced and knowledgeable. We have a large, young, energetic, working breed dog and he’s fabulous with him. We trust him on all levels. When our dog hears the van pull up the excitement is immediate. We found the variety of walks, the communication, pictures etc has been brilliant. We are so happy we found Darren and most importantly so is our dog!! Thanks Darren!!!”

- Robyn Webb

“Darren is trustworthy, reliable, friendly and most importantly, our dog Rocco absolutely loves him! We`re so glad we found him. I can`t recommend him enough. Thank you Darren!”

- Maria Harrington

“We have always found Darren to be responsive, reliable and flexible. Our dog always seems to have a great time with him and we’d highly recommend using him.”

- Hal Shaw

“I have been so happy with the service received from Darren. He is friendly, reliable and handles my unruly Norwegian Elkhound with professional ease. He updates me with photos and videos of Luna on her jaunts which I absolutely treasure. Thank you so much Darren!”

- Zara Marsh

“We have been very pleased with Darren`s dog walking services: he has been very reliable and trustworthy and has looked after our young dog with great care. He has been a great help to us. Highly recommend!”

- Kathryn Nash

“Darren takes our Beagle on a weekly walk. Our dog is walkways very excited when Darren arrives and exhausted when he returns home. Darren is very reliable and always turns up on time and lets himself into the house. I get to see regular photos of my dog having fun on his walks. Highly recommended.”

- Lucy Wise

“Really happy with our dog-walker Darren. He is passionate about what he does and committed to the job. His reliability in all weathers, along with his clear love for canines are great attributes and why we are very happy with his service.”

- Barca1999

“Darren is great with Evie. She is a reactive GSD and we were concerned we'd struggle to find someone to take her on. Darren was recommended by a good friend and he has been great. He's very flexible and always willing to offer advice.”

- Sharon Davey

“Awesome service, very professional and my dog loves Darren and his weekly walks with him and the other dogs. Very trustworthy and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.”

- Lynne Fleming

“Darren has a great rapport with my dog. He is reliable, flexible and considerate. Fergal comes back from his walks happy and relaxed, clearly having had a good time. Darren’s communication is excellent and I cannot recommend him highly enough.”

- Katy Joiner

“Excellent in every area. With both of us working Darren’s dog walking service helps us no end. Darren’s professionalism coupled with him always being available and willing to help gives us a great deal of reassurance that regardless of our schedules our dog will be socialised and exercised by someone with a passion for his job and great experience with dogs of all ages and sizes.”

- Michael Webb

“Darren takes our young Cocker Spaniel and older Tibetan Terrier out for two walks/week. It is much enjoyed by both dogs and our once nervous Cocker Spaniel can’t wait to see him now. Darren has also provided at home dog/house sitting services on a couple of occasions for us when we needed to be away at a weekend. If we did not have complete faith in Darren and his professionalism, we would not have considered this as an option. From our personal experience, Darren provides an outstanding level of care and dedication to his canine clients and peace of mind to their owners. He is thoroughly trustworthy, punctual, consistent and organised. Because he cares about the level of service he is providing, he will also go the extra mile if necessary. He cares about his network and will advocate for fellow professionals if he can. We would not hesitate to recommend him and think very highly of the business he has created in a relatively short period of time.”

- Samantha Kahl

“The best thing i have done is use Darren's dog walking services. my dog has always been a difficult dog to walk, he would be uncontrollable, would pull, go for other dogs, so i used to avoid walking Ruben in places where we would bump into other dogs, id walk him very early in the morning or late at night. it wasn't enjoyable. i spoke with Darren regarding my concerns that my dog wasn't socialised for X reasons and he came and met Ruben, we agreed to see how it goes on a trial basis. Ruben is a different dog - he can be around other dogs with next to no problems. He walks better, less pulling and he is lovely to walk now. It is so nice coming home from work to a calm dog who has clearly got his energy out. I'm so pleased. its made such a difference to us all. Thank you Darren. highly recommend”

- Kat Boylan