The Surrey Ark
Dog Walkers
The Surrey Ark
9 Foxwarren, Esher
# The Surrey Ark
The Surrey Ark is an independent, family-run pet care company operating across Claygate, Esher, and surrounding Surrey areas. Led by Sue, a degree-qualified dog behaviourist with over 12 years' experience, the business combines professional dog walking, behaviour training, and comprehensive pet care under one trusted service.
The company specialises in personalised attention for dogs of all temperaments, particularly those with behavioural challenges. Rather than operating large group walks that can cause stress or over-excitement, The Surrey Ark focuses on solo walks or carefully matched pairs, ensuring each dog receives individual care and develops a trusting relationship with their dedicated walker. This approach proves especially beneficial for reactive, nervous, or anxious dogs requiring tailored management strategies.
What distinguishes The Surrey Ark is their commitment to continuity of care and positive reinforcement methods. All walkers receive training from Sue to meet each dog's specific needs, and the team maintains discreet, stress-free service using unmarked vehicles—eliminating the typical kennelled van experience. Their qualifications include Canine First Aid certification and professional behaviour training credentials.
Beyond dog walking, they offer expert behaviour consultation, reactive dog management, dog and house sitting, and attentive cat and small pet care. The business has built a loyal client base who often become long-term friends, with their reputation grounded in genuine animal welfare, local knowledge, and the personal touch that characterises a truly independent operation.
The Surrey Ark is an independent, family-run pet care company operating across Claygate, Esher, and surrounding Surrey areas. Led by Sue, a degree-qualified dog behaviourist with over 12 years' experience, the business combines professional dog walking, behaviour training, and comprehensive pet care under one trusted service.
The company specialises in personalised attention for dogs of all temperaments, particularly those with behavioural challenges. Rather than operating large group walks that can cause stress or over-excitement, The Surrey Ark focuses on solo walks or carefully matched pairs, ensuring each dog receives individual care and develops a trusting relationship with their dedicated walker. This approach proves especially beneficial for reactive, nervous, or anxious dogs requiring tailored management strategies.
What distinguishes The Surrey Ark is their commitment to continuity of care and positive reinforcement methods. All walkers receive training from Sue to meet each dog's specific needs, and the team maintains discreet, stress-free service using unmarked vehicles—eliminating the typical kennelled van experience. Their qualifications include Canine First Aid certification and professional behaviour training credentials.
Beyond dog walking, they offer expert behaviour consultation, reactive dog management, dog and house sitting, and attentive cat and small pet care. The business has built a loyal client base who often become long-term friends, with their reputation grounded in genuine animal welfare, local knowledge, and the personal touch that characterises a truly independent operation.
Services offered
Dog walking (solo walks)Reactive dog walksDog behaviour trainingDog sittingHouse sittingCat carePet carePuppy training