Born from a Belief That Dogs Deserve Better
Premium care, driven by passion and built to last.
VIPDOGS was built on a simple belief: that dog care in Glasgow had to be better. Better people, better vehicles, better nutrition, better experiences. Everything we have built since day one has been in service of that belief, and it shows in every dog who comes home happy after a VIPDOGS day.
How VIPDOGS Came to Be
VIPDOGS was founded by someone who had been a dog owner their entire life, who loved the outdoors, who understood what dogs needed physically and emotionally, and who looked at the dog walking services available in and saw a gap between what was being offered and what dogs and their owners genuinely deserved. The founding vision was not to be another dog walker with a lead and a phone. It was to build a company — a proper company with a brand, a fleet, a team, a food range and a service standard that put dogs first in every single decision.
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From the very beginning, VIPDOGS operated differently. Small groups rather than large packs. Individual crash-tested travel crates rather than loose transport. Full hour walks rather than transit-inclusive timings. Personalised ID tags for every dog. Vaccinations and as non-negotiable requirements. A meet and greet before every new dog joined the programme. A trial period to ensure compatibility. These were not marketing points. They were the operating standard from day one and they remain the operating standard today.
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As the service grew, the brand grew with it. The distinctive gold and navy livery now turns heads on the streets of Newton Mearns. The branded team uniforms mean that every dog owner whose dog goes out with VIPDOGS can spot their walker from a distance. The cold-pressed dog food range extended the VIPDOGS commitment to dog health beyond the walk and into the bowl. The wedding chaperone service answered a question that thousands of couples never knew they could ask. And throughout all of it, the belief that founded the company has never changed: dogs deserve better, and VIPDOGS delivers it.
Coming soon
Building Team of People Behind Every Walk
Every dog who joins the VIPDOGS programme is cared for by a team that was selected not just for their experience but for their genuine love of dogs and their commitment to the VIPDOGS standard. Every member of our team is DBS checked, fully insured, trained in dog behaviour and handling, and shares the belief that drove the founding of this company: that dogs deserve better.
Lead Dog Walker
Dog Walker & Transport
Senior Dog Walker
Coming soon as we develop and grow vipdogs, keep what you have, this is the vision of what vipdogsis building in the near future.
"We do not hire people who are good with dogs. We hire people who cannot imagine doing anything else."
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— The VIPDOGS Team
What You Can Always Expect from VIPDOGS
Every dog owner who chooses VIPDOGS is making a significant act of trust, and we honour that trust through a consistent set of commitments that apply to every dog, every walk, every journey and every service we provide.
You Will Always Know Where Your Dog Is
The VIPDOGS team provides updates during every walk so that dog owners who want reassurance can check in and know that their dog is safe, happy and well-exercised.
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Your Dog Will Always Travel Safely
No dog in the VIPDOGS programme ever travels unrestrained or in a shared space. Every journey is made in an individual crash-tested crate in a properly ventilated, climate-managed transport compartment.
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Your Dog Will Always Return Home Clean
Every dog is towel-dried and cleaned up after their walk before being returned to your home, so they arrive back settled and comfortable rather than wet and muddy.
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Your Key Will Always Be Handled with Complete Discretion
The VIPDOGS secure key holding service operates under strict protocols and every key in our care is stored, handled and used with the same level of responsibility we would want applied to our own homes.
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You Can Always Reach Us
The VIPDOGS team maintains open, responsive communication with all clients. Questions, updates or schedule changes can always be handled quickly and professionally.
