Professional Dog Walking in Chorley
Happy dogs. Happy owners. Professional care since 2014.
We're Kathryn & Dean, a husband-and-wife team providing professional, reliable and caring dog walking based in Coppull — ideally located to serve Chorley and the surrounding areas.
- Chorley
- Euxton
- Adlington
- Buckshaw Village
- Clayton-le-Woods
- Charnock Richard
- Standish
- Eccleston
- Brinscall
- Wheelton
- Withnell
- Whittle-le-Woods
- Astley Village
Don't see your area? Get in touch — we may still be able to help.
5.0 Rating
26 Google Reviews
Why Choose It's A Dogs Life?
Experienced
Professional dog walking since 2014.
Personal
A genuine local, husband-and-wife business where your dog matters.
Fun & Stimulating
Giving dogs the opportunity to exercise, explore and enjoy themselves.
Trusted
Built around recommendations and happy local customers.
10+
Years of experience
The people behind It's A Dogs Life
We're Kathryn & Dean, a husband-and-wife team with a genuine love of dogs.
Since 2014, we've been helping local dog owners make sure their dogs get the exercise, stimulation and attention they need.
As a small, local business, we pride ourselves on offering a personal service. We take the time to get to know every dog in our care and make sure they feel happy, safe and comfortable.
- Fully insured & DBS checked
- Small group walks — never overcrowded
- Regular photo updates sent to you
- Serving Chorley since 2014
We treat every dog in our care as though they were one of our own.
Our Dog Walking Services
Group Dog Walking
£14Fun and stimulating walks with carefully matched dogs, giving them the opportunity to explore, exercise and socialise.
Find Out MorePet Sitting
For walking customers onlyAvailable for walking customers only. Get in touch to find out more about our pet sitting service.
Get In TouchSafe, Comfortable Transport for Every Adventure
Our walks take us to beautiful countryside around Chorley — and getting there safely is a core part of the service. We use professionally fitted-out vans designed specifically for transporting dogs.
Safe & Secure
Each dog travels in a secure, purpose-designed crate, safely contained throughout the journey.
Ventilated & Comfortable
Our vans are well ventilated to keep dogs comfortable, with extra care taken in warmer weather.
Clean & Hygienic
Dog areas are cleaned regularly — a fresh, hygienic environment for every dog, every journey.
Professionally Kitted Out
Not just a car with dogs in the back. Our vans are purpose-built for dog walking, fitted out specifically for safe, comfortable transport.
Taking the Dogs Somewhere Special
Our vans let us take the dogs to carefully chosen walking destinations — open fields, woodland trails and countryside they'd never reach on foot from your door.
Safe journey. Happy dogs. Great adventures.
Out on the trails
Our Walking Adventures
Every walk is an adventure. We transport the dogs to brilliant outdoor locations where they can stretch their legs, socialise and have the time of their lives — while you get on with your day.
Beautiful countryside routes
We take the dogs to carefully chosen countryside and woodland locations away from busy roads — giving them space to explore, sniff and run freely.
Local to Chorley & beyond
From Rivington and Yarrow Valley to quiet country lanes around Coppull and Charnock Richard — we know the best spots for a great walk.
Fresh air & exercise every day
Every walk is tailored to the group — pace, distance and off-lead time are all considered to make sure every dog goes home happy and tired.
Photo updates sent to you
We love sharing the adventures! You'll regularly receive photos of your dog out on their walk so you can see exactly what they've been up to.
Follow the adventures on Instagram
See real photos from our walks — happy dogs, great scenery, every day.
What Our Customers Say
Andy Makinson
August 31, 2026
We couldn't recommend Dean and Cathrine at It's a Dog's Life, Chorley highly enough! Dean has been Daisy's everyday walker for over 5 years and has become so much more than a dog walker — he's like her second dad ! ❤️ Dean provides a truly first-class, friendly, personal and dependable service. Daisy absolutely adores him, and we have complete trust in him to care for her every day. We would happily recommend Dean and Cathrine to any family member or friend looking for a reliable, caring and professional dog walking service. They genuinely go above and beyond and are absolutely first class at what they do. 5 stars from us — we wouldn't want anyone else looking after Daisy 🐾
Krish Singh
August 30, 2026
Dean at dogs life Chorley is brilliant, really attentive with our beagle Phoebe. Never lets us down, great communication and really flexible - he always fits Phoebe in for a walk or home visit. Would definitely recommend 10/10 service!
Elisabeth Dundas
August 28, 2026
Dean comes to pick up our cocker spaniel once a week and has really taken the time to get to know him and make him feel at ease. Great friendly professional and flexible service- would recommend!
David Bintcliffe
August 28, 2026
Been using Dean for years and would not use anybody else, Dean walked our old dog bess and went to stay at his for holidays and now walks our bonny who also goes for holidays Both bess and bonny absolutely loves him. Love seeing the adventures they have. Dean is very knowledgeable regarding dog behaviour and how to look after our bonny. Great guy and great service from him who does really enjoy being round animals and it shows.
Denise Trafford
August 28, 2026
My two love their group walks with Dean. I have an older dog with mobility issues & he takes that into consideration & doesn't over exercise her. Great communication via WhatsApp and flexible to work with my shifts. 5 stars.
Anna Blake
August 28, 2026
I honestly couldn't recommend It's A Dog's Life enough! From day one, I had complete trust in them to look after Woody. They came out to meet us and Woody beforehand to make sure they understood his needs, which instantly gave us so much confidence in their care. The photos from his walks always add an extra smile to my day, especially when I see Woody zooming around and having the best time! 🐶❤️ Their prices are really reasonable, and they absolutely deserve every penny for the care and attention they provide. Not only that, but Woody absolutely loves Dean — possibly even more than he loves me! I'm choosing to take that as a positive 😂 If you're looking for a dog walker you can genuinely trust, who cares for your dog as if they were their own, then I honestly couldn't recommend It's A Dog's Life enough. Woody clearly loves his time with them, and knowing he's happy, safe and well cared for gives us complete peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our dog walking service
Still Have a Question?
Every dog is different, so if you can't find the answer you're looking for, get in touch with Kathryn & Dean and we'll be happy to discuss your dog's individual needs.
🐾 Arrange a Meet & GreetArrange a Free Meet & Greet
Every new dog starts with a free, no-obligation meet & greet — a chance for us to get to know each other, learn about your dog's personality and routine, and make sure we're the right fit for your family.
Drop us a message or give us a call and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. We'd love to meet your dog.
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