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Services

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Tal’s Pals provides a professional, personal and friendly dog walking service. I am fully insured and experienced in dog walking. I'm based in Staveley and cover all surrounding areas including Inkersall, Brimington, Lowegates, Mastin Moor and Poolsbrook. I provide a high quality service, where reliability, value for money and flexibility are ensured. The highest level of care will be provided to your pet and they will be treated as if they were my own.

I offer group walks of up to four dogs at a time. I personally feel that limiting the number of dogs enables me to give each dog the time and attention that they need and to ensure that they get maximum enjoyment out of their walk. I also offer solo dog walks if this is preferable to you and would be more suitable for your dog. I will tailor the walk to fit your dog's needs in terms of the length of the walk, the time of day that suits them (and you!) and location of the walk.

I also provide a pet visiting service where I can take care of the needs of your cat or small animal while you are away or at work. This can include feeding, changing cat litter, letting your pet out for exercise and providing them with company.

The services that I provide can be found below. If there are any other requirements that you may have, please discuss these with me and I will try my best to accommodate them.

Dog Walking

30 minutes: £10

60 minutes: £14

Pet Visits

30 minutes: £10

60 minutes: £14

About Me

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My name is Chantal Barker and I live in the Staveley, Chesterfield area. I have been an animal lover for as long as I can remember and I am truly grateful for having the opportunity to work with dogs on a daily basis. The therapeutic effect that animals have on humans has always amazed me and I find it such a wonderful thing to see. My cat Seefa (C for Cat!) and Spike, my bearded dragon, are a big part of my life and have brought so much joy to me and my family. I understand how much pets mean to their owners and the importance of knowing that their pet is in the best of hands. For all the happiness that pets bring to us, I feel they deserve the utmost care and respect.

I have a background in care work and whilst working as a Personal Assistant, part of my job entailed dog walking. I thoroughly enjoyed this and decided that I would love to walk dogs on a full time basis. I set up my dog walking business in March this year, which began by voluntarily walking dogs. This was to help owners who were shielding, due to the Covid 19 Crisis. I have loved every minute of walking the dogs in my care. I am currently working towards a Professional Dog Walker Certificate through the British College of Canine Studies.

Hope your pet becomes one of Tal’s Pals soon!

Reviews

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Martin Aston (Jack's Owner)
Chantal has worked for me both full-time and part-time since 2013 and has always been reliable and dependable. She learned a bit of "dog-craft" from me with my Jack Russell Jackieboy and she continues to walk him on a regular basis for me. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a reliable and trustworthy dog walker who will always endeavour to provide the professional service that this responsible job demands.
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Teresa Smith (Bella, Rocky, Monty & Biscuit's Owner)
Chantel is a brilliant dog walker. She walked my 4 bichon fries. She always turned up on time and great communication. My dogs adored her
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Tyler Henderson (Riley's Owner)
A friendly, professional and Enjoyable experience. My dog Riley Thoroughly enjoyed each and everyone of his walks Looking forward to the next one with great exuberance! Unquestionably fantastic service, well recommended
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Jason Wilkes (Gizmo and Sukie's Owner)
We couldn’t have wished for a better dog walker! Both our border collies adore Chantal. Lovely to find a dog walker that goes above and beyond. Highly recommend . Professional, reliable and caring.
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Michelle Hallett (Spike's Owner)
Chantal is a very lovely lady, spike has taken to her very well, a very much needed service whilst both working full time and not wanting to leave spike on his own for long periods x
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Lucie Wainwright (Ziggy's Owner)
This has been an amazing service and both us and the dog are very happy. Chantal is reliable, hardworking and works with us too support us in walking and training our puppy. She communicates really well and does a professional job at all times. I unreservedly recommend her
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Jackie Gregory (Toby's Owner)
Quite my accident Chantal met my dog Toby and me whilst she was out at work walking another dog, called Winnie. We had a little chat and it was clear that Toby took to her straight away, in the middle of the street. Thank goodness! That was fate because boy did we need her!
My daughter’s wedding was due to take place on 29th December but uncertainty over the pandemic and lockdowns and last minute changes meant nothing was guaranteed.
But the wedding did take place and it meant us stopping overnight, too. Chantal came to our rescue not only did she dog walk and play with Toby twice before the event to get acquainted, she confidently took charge of him in our house on the wedding day. Sitting with him at least three times during the day, walking, feeding, medicating and playing with him and putting him to bed at night! Toby was totally smitten with her. And he had only met her less than three weeks ago, by chance.
Oh! Did I mention that it snowed quite heavily that particular morning and Chantal was adamant she would look after Toby, and that we should not worry.
Chantal was back at our house first thing to see to Toby in the morning, her dedication, obvious love of animals and communication with us whilst we were away was amazing. Not to mention how reliable, trustworthy and friendly she is.
We highly recommend Chantal at Tal’s Pals, your pet will be well looked after, Chantal follows your instructions, listens intently and the animals love her, what more could you want.
We will definitely be calling on her services again

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