The Dog Runner
Dog Walkers
The Dog Runner
24 Dale View, Hove
# The Dog Runner – Hove
The Dog Runner is a specialist dog exercise service based in Brighton & Hove that takes canine fitness beyond traditional walking. Founded in 2020, the business operates trail-running sessions through the South Downs, collecting dogs from central Brighton and surrounding areas to provide high-energy, off-lead running experiences on scenic routes.
The service caters to dog owners seeking more than basic exercise—owners of energetic, fit dogs that require substantial physical activity and mental stimulation. The team comprises experienced trail runners and dog owners who understand that many dogs thrive with genuine running freedom rather than lead walks.
What distinguishes The Dog Runner is their specialist expertise. They're fully insured and DBS checked, with team members holding canine first aid certification—with first aid kits carried on every run. Their knowledge of South Downs trails is comprehensive, allowing them to select safe, appropriate routes whilst managing small, carefully controlled groups. The business operates with genuine passion for dog welfare, carrying water, bowls, and treats in specially designed running packs.
Registration with Brighton & Hove City Council and established trust amongst local dog owners reflects their credibility. Rather than positioning themselves as a generic pet-sitting service, The Dog Runner explicitly targets the niche of high-energy dogs needing adventure-level exercise, framing runs as confidence-building, fitness-improving experiences that extend beyond standard dog-walking provision.
The Dog Runner is a specialist dog exercise service based in Brighton & Hove that takes canine fitness beyond traditional walking. Founded in 2020, the business operates trail-running sessions through the South Downs, collecting dogs from central Brighton and surrounding areas to provide high-energy, off-lead running experiences on scenic routes.
The service caters to dog owners seeking more than basic exercise—owners of energetic, fit dogs that require substantial physical activity and mental stimulation. The team comprises experienced trail runners and dog owners who understand that many dogs thrive with genuine running freedom rather than lead walks.
What distinguishes The Dog Runner is their specialist expertise. They're fully insured and DBS checked, with team members holding canine first aid certification—with first aid kits carried on every run. Their knowledge of South Downs trails is comprehensive, allowing them to select safe, appropriate routes whilst managing small, carefully controlled groups. The business operates with genuine passion for dog welfare, carrying water, bowls, and treats in specially designed running packs.
Registration with Brighton & Hove City Council and established trust amongst local dog owners reflects their credibility. Rather than positioning themselves as a generic pet-sitting service, The Dog Runner explicitly targets the niche of high-energy dogs needing adventure-level exercise, framing runs as confidence-building, fitness-improving experiences that extend beyond standard dog-walking provision.
Services offered
Trail running sessionsGroup dog runsSolo dog runsDog collection and drop-offCanine first aid provisionSouth Downs route planningHigh-energy dog exerciseDog fitness improvement