Solo dog walks
1-hour walk — £23
30-minute walk — £18
One-to-one walks tailored to your dog’s needs. Additional dog from the same household: +£3 per walk.
Sussex Tails & Trails
Adventures, walks & loving care.
Friendly, personal dog walking and pet sitting in the heart of West Sussex. Every dog deserves time outdoors, attention and plenty of tail wags.
Get in touch
Hi, I'm Lydia!
I'm the face behind Sussex Tails & Trails. I offer friendly, reliable dog walking and pet sitting, treating every dog as an individual. Whether your dog loves a woodland adventure or prefers a quieter stroll, I'll make sure they feel comfortable and cared for.
Fully insuredDBS checkedPet first aid trained
My services
Group dog walks
1-hour walk — £16.50
Fun, enriching walks with carefully matched companions. Maximum of four dogs per group.
Pet drop-in visits
30-minute visit — £15
1-hour visit — £20
Ideal for puppies, senior dogs or pets who don’t need much exercise. Perfect when you’re out for the day and need someone to pop in for feeding, toilet breaks, playtime and company.
Overnight pet sitting
Per night — £55
Additional dog — +£10 per night
Additional cat — +£5 per night
Loving overnight care in the comfort of your own home while you’re away.
Weekend & bank holiday rates: An additional £5 per service applies on Saturdays, Sundays and UK bank holidays.
Local dog walking
Areas I cover
Thakeham · Pulborough · Storrington · Fittleworth
Not sure if you're in my area? Just send me a message.
Our adventures
A few familiar faces from our walks.
What my customers say
A selection of genuine customer feedback.
★★★★★
“I cannot recommend Sussex Tails & Trails highly enough! Lydia has been walking my Boston Terrier, Loui, for four months, and the level of care is unmatched. Lydia is completely reliable, professional, and trustworthy.”
— Louie’s owner★★★★★
“I wish there were more stars to hand out! Lydia is so good with our very busy Golden Retriever pup. She is so patient and kind and Zazi absolutely adores Lydia.”
— Zazi’s owner★★★★★
“My poodle has always been very reluctant to go for walks with anyone but me or my daughter but Lydia at Sussex Tails & Trails has changed that completely.”
— Grace B★★★★★
“We couldn’t be happier with the care and attention our dog receives! From day one, it was clear how much love and professionalism goes into every walk.”
— Gandalf’s owner★★★★★
“Lydia stepped in at short notice to look after our 2 cocker spaniels. Lydia stayed in our home for 2 nights and proved to be reliable, trustworthy, clearly passionate about dogs.”
— Dog sitting customer★★★★★
“We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! Lydia stayed in our home while we were away and took such amazing care of our two labs, which gave us complete peace of mind.”
— Dog sitting customerReady to arrange a walk?
I'd love to hear about your dog and what you're looking for.
Free meet & greet
Before any dog walking begins, I offer a free, no-obligation meet and greet so we can get to know each other, chat about your dog's routine and make sure everyone feels comfortable.
Message Sussex Tails & Trails to enquire about availability.