Welwyn Village · Hertfordshire · Est. in Monty's memory
We look after your dog the way we'd want someone to look after ours. Local, insured, experienced — and genuinely passionate about every animal in our care.
What we do
From a quick pop in while you're at work to a full overnight stay — we cover everything, with the same care every time.
One-to-one walks tailored to your dog's pace, needs and personality. No rushing, no crowds. Just your dog and one of our team.
Carefully matched groups for sociable dogs. We never take more than we can give proper attention to.
A visit to feed, fuss and check on your pet while you're out. Available for dogs, cats and small animals.
We stay at your home overnight, so someone is there all night. No kennels, no stress.
Bespoke pet portraits by Francesca — a creative spin-off from the Monty's family. See the Services page.
Why Monty's
Monty's Dog Walking Service grew from something personal. Monty was our dog — patient, funny, and particular about who he trusted. We named this business in his memory, and the standard we hold ourselves to is simple: we care for your pet the way we cared for him.
We're a family team based in Welwyn Village. Lillie and Francesca have grown up around animals and between them cover solo walks, group walks, pop ins and overnights. Every client is local, every booking is handled personally.
Every walk we do is in memory of the dog who started this. Monty taught us what it looks like when an animal truly trusts you — and that's the bar we hold every single visit to.
Reviews
We're proud of the relationships we build. Read what local owners say about us on Google — and leave a review if we've walked your dog.
★★★★★ Loved by local dog owners.
Get in touch for a chat, a quote, or to arrange a free meet and greet. No commitment, no pressure.
Our services
All services are provided by insured, trained and DBS-checked members of our family team. Prices on request — every dog and situation is different, so we prefer to have a proper conversation first.
Your dog, one of us, and a proper walk. No rushing to keep up with a group, no distractions that aren't right for your dog's temperament. We'll walk the same regular routes so your dog knows where they are, or explore new ones if that's what they enjoy.
Ideal for dogs who are nervous around other dogs, reactive on the lead, or who simply prefer company without the crowd. Also great for older dogs with mobility issues — we go at their pace, not ours.
Typical duration: 30–60 minutes · Contact us for pricing
Small, carefully matched groups for dogs who love company. We keep numbers low so every dog gets proper attention and we can manage group dynamics properly. Dogs are matched on size, temperament and energy — we won't put a reactive dog in a group walk.
Typical duration: 45–60 minutes · Contact us for pricing
A visit to your home to feed, check on and spend time with your pet while you're out. We'll let you know how the visit went and flag anything that needs attention. Available for dogs, cats and small animals.
Day sits are longer stays — we come to your home and spend the day there so your pet is never alone for long. Good for pets who don't travel well or who are more comfortable in their own environment.
Pop ins from 30 minutes · Day sits by arrangement · Contact us for pricing
We stay at your home overnight, so someone is there through the night. No kennels, no crates unless that's your pet's preference, and no leaving them alone in an unfamiliar place.
We'll keep to your pet's usual routine as closely as possible — same feeding times, same walks, same sleeping arrangements. We want your pet barely to notice you're gone.
At your home · Contact us to discuss and arrange a trial visit first
Bespoke pet portraits by Francesca — a hand-crafted keepsake of your favourite companion, and a creative spin-off from the Monty's family.
Enquiries: montyspawtraits@gmail.com · Instagram @montyspawtraits
All prices on request — we prefer to chat first so we can give you an accurate quote for your pet's specific needs.
About us
We started Monty's as a family — and it's still a family business. Every booking goes through one of us personally, and every animal in our care gets our full attention.
Our story
Monty was our dog. He was patient and funny and completely himself — and he was particular about who he trusted, in the way only a really good dog is. We named this business in his memory, and the standard we hold every visit to is the standard we held ourselves to with him.
We're based in Welwyn Village and we cover the surrounding area. Lillie and Francesca make up the walking and sitting team. Between us we've been around dogs and cats our whole lives.
We don't take on more clients than we can look after properly. We'd rather be the best option for a few families than a mediocre option for many. If we're at capacity, we'll tell you honestly and help you find someone else we trust.
The team
Every member of the team is insured, DBS checked and canine first aid trained. Your pet will get to know the same faces.
Reviews
We're proud of the bonds we build with local dogs and their owners. Here are a few favourites — and you can read every review on Google for yourself.
A few favourites
"We would highly recommend Lillie and Francesca to anyone looking for support with dog walking, training and dog sitting! Lillie has provided training for us since our dog Cleo was a 10 week old puppy and has seen us through the ups and downs of supporting a puppy in navigating a human world successfully! We have really valued her knowledge, advice and support and it has given us so much confidence. Cleo races to the door when she hears the Monty's van collecting her for her group dog walks twice a week — she absolutely adores Lillie and Francesca and all the other dogs she gets to play with. Professional, communicative and flexible and a joy to work with."
"The girls are lovely, warm, kind and my two dogs loved them. They always took them to exciting places and took brilliant photos. I would highly recommend them. If I didn't move away, I would use them every day. Very reasonable prices too. Thank you for looking after my boys."
"Lovely people, my dog Ponyo warmed to them instantly and I completely trusted them with her care. When Ponyo tragically died unexpectedly, they were so kind and compassionate. It's so obvious how much they love dogs. Would definitely recommend x"
"The dog walking service has been great and very reliable. We have regular dog walks that keep our dog really happy. The house sitting service has allowed us to go on holiday knowing Ruby is in safe hands. Lillie has been great helping Ruby become less shy being away from her owners."
Get in touch
Drop us a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. For something more urgent, email us directly at montysdogwalkingservices@gmail.com
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