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Tail Trails services in West Lothian, including Livingston, Bathgate, Broxburn, Uphall, East Calder, Mid & West Calder, Linlithgow, Winchburgh.

Dog walking and petcheck-ins across West Lothian

Tail Trails offers dog walking and pet check-ins across West Lothian, both built around trust, routine, and one local walker. Whether your dog needs a proper walk or a short home visit, the setup stays clear before anything gets booked.
  • Dog walking with solo, small group, and private field options
  • Pet check-ins for feeding, medication, welfare, and daytime support
  • Free meet & greet before any regular routine begins
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Fully insured · DBS checked · Canine first aid qualified

Live Services

Dog walking and pet check-ins, arranged around the dog and the household routine.

The service list stays focused. Dog walking and pet check-ins are set up properly, with clear scope, a free meet and greet, and one local walker handling the routine from first visit to follow-up.

How Tail Trails works

One local walker from the first meet & greet through to every update afterwards

Services chosen around the dog and the household routine, not a generic template

Free meet & greet before regular bookings begin

Fully insured, DBS checked, and canine first aid qualified

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Service 01

Dog Walking

Solo walks for dogs that need one-to-one handling, small group walks for sociable dogs, and private field access where off-lead space needs more control.

Best fit for

Reactive dogs, rescue dogs, older dogs, high-energy dogs, and regular weekday exercise cover.

Solo walks chosen for dogs that need space or steadier handling

Small group walks for dogs that genuinely enjoy company

Private field access for recall work and reactive dogs

Photo update and clear routine from the same walker

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Service 02

Pet Check-Ins

Short home visits for feeding, fresh water, medication, welfare checks, toilet breaks, and routine support on the days your dog needs care at home rather than a full walk.

Best fit for

Puppies, older dogs, midday welfare checks, recovery support, and homes that need dependable daytime cover.

15 and 30-minute visit options

Feeding, fresh water, and garden breaks

Medication and welfare checks as agreed

Straightforward update before the visit is done

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Choosing The Right Fit

Pick the service by what the dog needs that day.

The better question is not what sounds bigger on paper. It is whether your dog needs exercise, home support, or a first visit to work out the right routine properly.

Choose dog walking when your dog needs movement

If the main need is exercise, outdoor time, confidence-building, or a dependable walking routine while you are out, this is the better fit.

Choose a check-in when the routine stays at home

If your dog needs feeding, medication, a welfare check, or a short break in the day rather than a proper walk, a check-in usually makes more sense.

Use the meet & greet if the answer is not obvious

Some dogs need a mix of things, and some owners are not sure what will work yet. The first visit is there to sort that out before anything regular starts.

Coverage

Built around West Lothian routes that can be served properly.

Tail Trails is based in Livingston, with the main working areas chosen because the route can be covered consistently. That matters more than claiming a huge map and delivering an inconsistent routine.

Core working towns

LivingstonBathgateBroxburnUphallEast CalderMid & West CalderLinlithgowWinchburgh

Just outside the core route?

There are nearby places we may still cover when the drive time works. The simplest approach is to ask before assuming either yes or no.

WhitburnArmadaleBlackburnPumpherstonBo'nessSouth Queensferry

Ask if the postcode still fits.

If you are close to Livingston or one of the launch towns, a quick message is enough to confirm whether the route is still workable for regular visits.

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Expanding later

Future services stay off the front foot until they are genuinely live.

These may be added later, but they are not pushed as bookable services until Chris confirms they can be delivered properly. That keeps the site honest and keeps expectations clear.

Dog boardingDoggy day careHouse sittingDog training

Common Questions

Straight answers before you choose a service.

These are the questions people usually ask when deciding between dog walking, pet check-ins, and a free meet and greet.