Happy Dogs, Happy Owners: What Sheffield Dog Owners Say

Meet some of the wonderful Dogs we have the pleasure of walking and caring for. Each one is a unique personality and a cherished member of our extended family.
Derek has looked after our dog for us a couple of times now and he is our go-to person for walking, feeding and company for Scooby. He can always be relied on to arrive at the scheduled times, sending photos, videos and short notes every time which have been a huge comfort while we have been away. Highly recommended

Nick Addison

Theo, our lively cavapoo loves Derek!
We have never had a dog walker before and didn’t want Theo to be ‘just one of many’ on walks with multiple dogs. Derek came to meet Theo first at home which was great and helped us feel more confident.
He is always very responsive and has helped us out last minute at times. The K9 app works really well for booking and reports on the walks too. Cannot recommend highly enough

Maddy Macdonald

Derek is so kind and caring and really takes his time with my nervous dog. I would highly recommend his service

Grace

Derek has walked both my rescue dogs, the most recent arriving just over a week ago. He’s been invaluable in helping my new little one settle in with gentle walkies and kindness – even dealing with house training accidents.

Jennifer Henderson

Derek is reliable and trustworthy . Easy to book and pay online. Takes great care of our dog both with cuddles, walks, feeding and toileting. Flexible with timings of visits whether it’s a lunch time walk while I’m at work or away for the whole day for a family wedding. Our dog loves his time with Derek and we can relax knowing he’s in safe hands. One on one care from Derek since he’s been a puppy. Derek takes and shares many great photos and videos so I can see how happy my pooch is while I’m not around. Derek is very experienced – would recommend for any age of dog.

Anne Dargue

100% reliable. My doodle is visibly excited as soon as Derek arrives. Even if I am at home, my dog happily trots off for his walk with Derek. He’s also a fountain of knowledge and ideas. Would highly recommend.

Jacqui Dyer

Excellent service from Derek. We got regular updates and lovely videos of our cat Minnie. Derek is caring and spends time fussing over Minnie who clearly loved it! Highly recommend.

Jan Wright

I met Derek whilst out walking my elderly dog & it was obvious he cares a lot about dogs & is very knowledgeable.
He has since taken my dog out for walks and is very reliable & trustworthy. He always sends pictures and communicates promptly.
Would not hesitate to recommend him.

Erica Bradley

Derek is pleasant,very reliable and also receptive to short notice requests, which is very helpful indeed. Alma,our cocker, really likes him. Thank you, Derek

Ank

A dog walker smiling while walking several happy dogs of different breeds in a green park.

Derek provides an excellent, caring service and clearly loves animals. My 2 dogs have very different walking styles and one can be dog reactive at times. Derek did an initial visit to meet the dogs and learn all about them, which was very reassuring. I felt very confident that he understood their needs and would be able to manage them in a caring and competent manner. Both dogs were very pleased to see him each morning for their walks and he sent photos and videos showing the great time they were having. I can certainly recommend him to anyone needing help with their pets!

Helen Taylor

A dog walker smiling while walking several happy dogs of different breeds in a green park.

Derek is fantastic – he can be relied upon entirely, is very responsive, and clearly loves all animals! I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!

Henry Draine

Derek is a fantastic dog walker. He has been such a positive influence on our dog and she absolutely loves him! He is very reliable, friendly, knowledgable about dogs and I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Derek for all your help!

Alice Williams

Derek continues to provide us with excellent, reliable and accommodating service. Derek knows exactly what our Freddie loves to do and allows him to do so under careful supervision. Freddie goes bananas whenever he sees Derek’s car pull up outside our house and runs to the door to greet him. We thank the day we discovered Derek and hope he continues to say yes whenever we ask for his excellent service.

Richard Jenkins

We use Derek mostly for his dog walking services and Wilson, our GSD loves him. We always get a video of his walks and an update on how he has been on his walks too. We would recommend Derek to anyone needing a regular or sporadic dog walker.

Jennifer Chatterton

Derek is an absolutely brilliant Dog Walker. Extremely professional, very reliable and has an excellent app which tracks all of your dog’s walks. He has also been incredibly kind and compassionate with our puppy. She’s not the easiest of pooches (reactive, woofy) but Derek has gone above and beyond to build a solid relationship with her and she now absolutely adores him. We trust him implicitly and would be completely lost without him. Thank you, Derek.

Hannah Prosser

My two dogs absolutely love Derek. He is obviously a true dog lover and they get so excited when they see him. He is trustworthy and so reliable he never lets you down. What a find he was.

Helen Dean

Ronnie, my high energy Vizsla, is more excited to see Derek than he is to see me, his own mother (even though I get up in the middle of the night and feed him twice a day).

Caroline Waugh

A dog walker smiling while walking several happy dogs of different breeds in a green park.
An excellent quality of service and brilliant work with my Romanian rescue dog. Thank you

Alex Huxley

Rupert, a gorgeous Lurcher from Crosspool
Derek has looked after our two dogs and has been happy to tailor his services to their very different needs. Will happily continue using and highly recommend to anyone looking for non-group based dog walks and dog sitting.

Ian Griffiths

Derek took care of our two lively and somewhat anxious older dogs for three days while we went away on a short break. As he had not taken care of our dogs before, he visited twice (at no cost) to get to know them and us beforehand, which was very much appreciated.
Derek visited the dogs up to four times a day, as we had arranged. The dogs positively thrived under his care. He walked, fed, played and interacted with them and sent us regular updates (including videos) which was great. He clearly is a true dog-lover. The dogs greeted us happily when we got back, and it was clear that they had been well looked after in our absence. I would have no hesitation in asking Derek to look after our dogs again or recommending K9 Time to others.

Kaarina Hollo

Derek provides a fantastic service. Our dog absolutely loves him, Derek is very accommodating to our needs and the online platform Derek uses makes booking a walk so east and strait forward. Derek also leaves a report on how the walk went with some photos and these always brighten my day when I see them at work!

Connor Humphreys

Derek provides a fantastic service. Our dog absolutelWe were in need of a dog walker for our 11 year old boy during the week, as he has a tendency to spend his days asleep on the sofa where he can whilst we’re at work. Derek came into Hugo’s life on recommendation from a work colleague, and he hasn’t been quite the same since. Gone is our lazy, grumpy boy and in his place is a younger, more social good boy – we are convinced this is due to the midday adventures he has with Derek.

The updates on the app we receive from Derek post walk are fantastic and do wonders for my guilt, as I know not only what route Hugo’s adventure took him, but the pictures and videos of Derek and Hugo interacting on their walks put my mind at ease and I know he is having a good sniff (of every tree he comes across, sorry Derek) and there won’t be any accidents when we get home (thankfully Derek tracks that too for you!)

Using the app to schedule Derek couldn’t be easier, and we were pleasantly surprised that he was able to look after Hugo at short notice on a Saturday when we had to leave town for the day – Hugo in particular!

We could go on but should probably end on how grateful we are that Derek has given Hugo some of his bounce back. We are due to welcome a puppy to the fold in the next fortnight and are hoping he’ll be able to help do the opposite with the ball of furry energy heading our way!

Eve Rawling

A dog walker smiling while walking several happy dogs of different breeds in a green park.
Derek is brilliant, my dog liked him from first meet. Great service.

Katt Furniss

Derek at K9 Time is the best dog-carer we could wish for – reliable, trustworthy and very caring. Our Belle is a loving and fun vizsla but also strong and reactive so we were looking for someone who would be fine with her complex (demanding!) nature, and we really couldn’t wish for a more caring and patient person. Derek has taken care of Belle a few times, including daily care and longer stays, and we know that she will be well looked after and given lots of attention. He sends pictures and updates regularly and that makes us feel even more comfortable leaving Belle in his hands. We can certainly recommend Derek to other dog owners and will be booking again. Thank you!

Gosia Henderson

Derek has walked our 2 dogs on a number of occasions. We have been really pleased with his flexibility and helpfulness in coming to walk them, particularly at short notice. The dogs seem to like him a lot. He is trustworthy and always communicates promptly.

Deborah Mullens

A dog walker smiling while walking several happy dogs of different breeds in a green park.
Derek is an extraordinary man. He has been supporting me for a few years as I live on my own and need dog walking assistance. At the drop of a hat he has always helped me out of a fix with my dogs Lottie and Marj. Derek is potty about dogs and is extremely caring and reliable. Reliability and trust count for a lot in my book. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Derek at K9 Time to anyone else struggling to walk their own dogs or even give them overnight or holiday care.

Kate Allatt

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K9 Time is fully insured, DBS checked, and trained in dog first aid. Those credentials help give you extra confidence when you hand your dog over for a walk or home visit.

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K9 Time is fully insured, DBS checked, and trained in dog first aid. Those credentials help give you extra confidence when you hand your dog over for a walk or home visit.

DBS Checked

K9 Time is fully insured, DBS checked, and trained in dog first aid. Those credentials help give you extra confidence when you hand your dog over for a walk or home visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do dog walkers typically charge per hour in Sheffield?
Prices vary by area, service style, and whether the walk is solo or part of a group. At K9 Time, dog walking is £26 per hour and £20 per half hour.
Reliable dog walkers are usually the ones who turn up on time, communicate clearly, and keep your dog’s routine consistent. Many owners also look for insurance, DBS checks, first aid training, and photo or app updates.
You can find feedback on review platforms, local business pages, social media, and community forums. Reddit threads can be useful for informal opinions, although it is wise to check whether comments are recent and detailed.
Common complaints include late arrivals, poor communication, crowded group walks, and not enough attention for nervous dogs. Some owners also dislike weak updates, unclear pricing, or changes to the usual walker without warning.
Ask how many dogs they walk at once, whether the walk is solo or group-based, and how they handle nervous or reactive dogs. It also helps to ask about insurance, DBS checks, first aid training, updates, and whether they offer a meet and greet.
Dogs usually respond best to a calm, steady voice and simple, clear cues. Gentle praise, patience, and predictable body language can help them feel safer with someone new.