Private dog walking and pet support for the families of Highgate, Hampstead, and the surrounding villages.
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I've lived in Highgate since 2014, and have spent the last two years working in private childcare and property management for families across North London. The work taught me what professional households expect: punctuality, discretion, and care for the things that matter to them.
At home I have two cats, Ingmar and Annika, from Fårö in Sweden.(meet them)
I cycle everywhere on a Cowboy e-bike. I know the back routes from Highgate to Hampstead, the quieter corners of the Heath, the cut-throughs that miss the school traffic, and the lanes that stay clear when the main roads don't. Visits arrive on time regardless of weather or congestion, and the same person, on the same bicycle, turns up at your door every time.
Every booking is handled by me personally. No subcontractors, no group walks, no surprises.
CharlesFounder · Bramble & Hound
Clear, honest pricing. No bolt-ons, no upsells, no surcharges for weekends or weather.
One dog, one walker. Routes adapted to your dog's pace, age, and temperament, never combined with other clients.
Scheduled home visits for feeding, fresh water, companionship, litter trays, and short garden breaks. Suited to cats, dogs, and smaller pets.
Multiple daily visits while you're away. Full continuity of routine, post collected, and the home returned to you exactly as you left it.
The references below are from private childcare clients between 2023 and 2025. Bramble & Hound is a new venture; the standards behind it are not. Full reference contacts available on request.
A responsible babysitter who was always punctual. Reliable and always willing to help last minute. Lovely with my children, they really enjoyed having him.Private Family, North London Childcare Engagement · Jun 2024 - Sep 2025
Charles is very motivated and caring. My daughter loves watching films and reading books with him. I would trust him to take good care of children.Private Family, North London Childcare Engagement · May 2023 - Sep 2025
Charles looked after our son on several occasions. Our son loved having him, and Charles really interacted with him; he looked forward to his coming. Reliable and communicative; no problems or disagreements.Private Family, North London Childcare Engagement · Jan 2024 - Sep 2024
Charles is reliable and very personable. He is a great listener and is fun to be around.Personal Reference Two Years' Acquaintance
Five principles I commit to from the first visit. They are how I would want my own pets cared for.
Your dog is the only dog on the walk. No pack walks, no shared cars. Full attention, every time.
No subcontractors or last-minute substitutions. The hand on the lead is always mine.
Keys are coded, never labelled with your address, and stored securely. Returned on request, immediately.
You receive a photo, GPS map, and short note after every visit, without needing to ask.
One transparent rate per service. No surcharges for weekends, weather, or distance within the service area.
Highgate village, the Heath, Queen's Wood, the lanes that connect them. The places your dog is in safe, familiar hands.
Bramble & Hound serves a deliberately small radius around Highgate, close enough that every visit can be reached on foot or by bicycle, ensuring punctuality regardless of traffic or weather.
Outside this area? Please still get in touch, bookings are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
All credentials and references provided in writing on request.
No. Every walk is solo, one-to-one. This is the central principle of Bramble & Hound and is not negotiable. It ensures full attention, complete control of the lead, and no risk of incidents between unfamiliar dogs.
Keys are tagged with a coded reference, never labelled with your name or address, and stored securely. They can be returned at any time, on request, with no questions asked.
No. There is one rate per service, regardless of day, weather, or distance within the stated service area.
Yes. A photo, a GPS map of the route, and a short note are sent after every single visit, without exception. You are never left wondering where your pet is.
Regular weekly slots are best secured a week or two ahead. Drop-in visits and holiday cover are most reliable when booked at least one week in advance, but short-notice requests are accommodated where possible.
Yes, and the one-to-one model is particularly well suited to them. Each case is discussed honestly before any commitment is made, to ensure a sensible match.
While a local portfolio is being established. Once secured, rates are honoured for the duration of any client's engagement, even after standard pricing resumes for new bookings.
For new enquiries, please complete the form. All messages receive a personal reply within one business day.
Monday to Sunday
7:00 to 19:00