10 Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Sheffield (A Local Walker’s Guide)
After more than 25 years of walking dogs around Sheffield, I have learned exactly which pubs and restaurants genuinely welcome a muddy Labrador and which ones only tolerate them. My name is Derek Collinson, and I run K9 Time, a one-to-one dog walking and in-home pet sitting service. I spend my days exploring the best […]
Dog-Friendly Garden Centres in Sheffield: A Local’s Guide
After more than 4000 dog walks around Sheffield, I’ve learned a garden centre can be one of the easiest, calmest days out you can share with your dog. The floors are flat, the aisles are wide, and most staff seem happy to see a wagging tail come through the door. The short answer is yes: […]
A Dog Walker’s Guide to Endcliffe Park, Sheffield
Endcliffe Park is one of the busiest and best-loved green spaces in Sheffield, and I walk dogs there most weeks. It has open grass, a shallow river, woodland paths and a steady stream of runners, cyclists, prams and other dogs. That mix suits some dogs perfectly and overwhelms others. My name is Derek Collinson, and […]
A Local Dog Walker’s Guide to Ecclesall Woods
Ecclesall Woods is the largest ancient woodland in South Yorkshire, and it sits right on the doorstep of Sheffield’s S11 postcode. I walk dogs here Mon-Sat each week, and I’ve learnt that successful Ecclesall woods dog walking depends on knowing where to park, which paths suit which dogs, and when the trails get busy. I’m […]
Best Flat & Gentle Dog Walks in South West Sheffield (Ideal for Senior Dogs)
After more than 4000 dog walks across Sheffield, I’ve learned that an older dog’s ideal walk looks very different from a young Spaniel’s. Slower. Flatter. Softer underfoot. Plenty of places to pause. As part of the outdoor city, we are incredibly lucky to have so many Sheffield dog walks that cater to every ability. Finding […]
The Best Dog Parks in Sheffield (And Which to Avoid for Reactive Dogs)
Sheffield is one of the greenest cities in England, and that means dog owners here are spoilt for choice when it comes to parks. Over the past 4 years I have enjoyed over 4000 walks with client’s dogs across this city. From the wide-open spaces of Graves Park to the quiet woodland trails of Limb […]