Just Dogs

Annette from the Dashing White Rabbit Company has a number of customers who frequent Just Dogs and speak very highly of her.  We know Annette too and can vouch for her as being a true dog lover.  She generally covers the Stockbridge and New Town area of Edinburgh.  Annette is very busy though so make sure you give plenty of notice if you want to make booking.

Karen from K-9-2-5 also comes very highly recommended by a number of our customers and we have met Karen too and agree.  Karen covers the East Side of Edinburgh (including Stockbridge)

Citidogs Creche based out in Colinton is Edinburghs biggest Dog Day Care Centre.  If you have a sociable dog who likes the company of other dogs and who needs company for the best part of the day this could be the option for you.  Citidogs cover the Stockbridge area and also do a Bark n Ride pick up and drop off service and they have a lovely team .  Lots of our customers doggies frequent Citidogs

Waggy Walks Edinburgh owned run by Lorraine Murtagh comes highly recommended by a number of our customers.  Lorraine oftens visits the shop and is a true dog lover and the dogs love her.  Lorraine only walks small numbers of dogs and is competitively priced. 

Dogmore Daycare when I originally put up my recommended links I hadn't included Dogmore.  A number of customers have been quick to ask me to make sure I have added them to the list based on their  happy recommendations. 

Lynn the Dog Lady is based in Edinburgh and runs puppy and adult dog classes in Portobello on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.  Lynn is also available for 1-2-1 sessions.  Lynn classes are usually quite busy so may not be for everyone but they do offer a great opportunity to socialize your dog.  The classes also book up quite quickly so advanced booking is recommended.  Lynn is available on 0131 669 1108.  Lynn is well qualified and part of the APDT and BIPDT.

Action4Dogs run by Max Muir is based out near Gorebridge in Mid Lothian but we have lots of central Edinburgh customers who travel out to train with him because he has a great reputation.  He also often organizes seminars and workshops with world renowned trainers/behaviourists!  Max offers training classes and 1-2-1s and has a very comprehensive website

Darcregan Dog School run by Yvonne Walker comes very highly recommended but she is VERY busy!  Yvonne is an associate of the acclaimed John Rogerson and is a fellow of the Canine Behaviour Institute.  Yvonne runs Kennel Club Standard Classes and also does a variety of dog sports and 1-2-1 sessions.  Yvonne's classes are run in Corstorphine and Gorebridge.  Her classes fill up extremely quickly so book well in advance!

Train Your Dogs with Heather Smith!  I am a huge fan of Heather and this is a personal recommendation. Although most of her classes and workshops are on the West side of Scotland they are well worth the journey!  Heathers classes are kept small so you get lots of support and for people who have more reactive dogs (as I do) it makes it a less stressful environment.  If you are interested in trying Doggy Dancing you couldn't get a better teacher than Heather, she is a top Judge and Competitor on the circuit including Crufts.  Heather also does 1-2-1 sessions. 

Joanne Drysdale Dog Behaviour Consultant offers 1- 2- 1 behavioural consulations and training sessions across the Edinburgh and Lothians.  Joanne is a provisional member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and is studying towards a Degree in Canine Behaviour and Training.  We know Jo and her dogs and agree with her Science based, positive approach to dog training.  Her consultations are very well structured and reasonably priced and she also has a very comprehensive, useful website.    Jo has supported Just Dogs with drop in sessions and Workshops.  Jo now also runs  very popular Training Classes in Juniper Green and having helped out at them we can confirm they are very well run.

Mark Walker Dog Training (Canine Solutions) is another personal recommendation from Just Dogs.  Mark and his Wife Mandy used to walk our dogs Daisy and Sam and they are true dog lovers and our dogs adore them.  Mark has continued to pursue his qualifications in dog training and is now a very reputable dog trainer who has helped out a number of our customers using positive training methods.   

Pawblems Solved is run by George Paparkis  (he is also the Behaviourist for the Dogs Trust in Glasgow.  George runs classes, does 1 - 2 -1 sessions and often arranges very useful workshops (including those on Clicker Training and dealing with Reactive Dogs).  We have attended one of George's workshops and were very impressed.  George is based on the West Coast but can travel and some of his events are based at the Dogs Trust in Glasgow so easily accessible from the M8.

Grooming Marvellous run by Ailsa Kidd

64 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 6RE
0131 557 6555

This is the closest Groomers to the shop and a number of our customers use Ailsa (including Maria from Just Dogs!).  Ailsa tends to be very busy so make sure you book in advance

Doggie Style

153 Broughton Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4JJ
0131 557 9802

The Guys from Doggie Style are very well established but as a result are very busy and very advanced booking is required

Abercorn Veterinary Clinic

82, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH4 1HH

Tel: 0131 332 9207

The Stockbridge Practice has a good reputation but please do take note of their restricted opening hours (they do have a practice in Portobello too which has longer opening hours)

Dundas Veterinary Group

99 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 6SD

0131 557 1819

Another Practice that is used by a number of our customers and they have very kindly helped us out when we have required microchip checks on lost dogs that have been handed in to the shop!

Lamond Veterinary Clinic

Bankton Square, Murieston, Livingston
West Lothian, EH54 9EY

01506 461462

I know this is a West Lothian based Practice but I felt it only right to include my own personal recommendation.  We have been with the Lamond Practice for many years now and highly recommend them. 

Patisserie Florentin

5 Northwest Circus Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6ST
0131 220 0225

A great place to stop for a coffee or quick breakfast, lunch or light snack.  They invite dogs in and also have a few tables outside if it is sunny day (if we ever get one in Scotland!?)

Hectors Bar

47-49 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh EH4 1LR

0131 343 1735

This is a favourite of ours.  Nice and comfortable atmosphere with comfort food bar meals and a bowl of water for your four legged friends - just over the road from the shop!

Hamiltons Bar

16-18 Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5AU
0131 225 8513

Dogs get a warm welcome in Hamiltons Bar (but they are only allowed in the lower part of the Bar and not up in the Mezzanine.

Many Tears Rescue

This is one of our favourite Rescues.  Sylvia, Bill and their team are an inspiration and simply tireless in their work to save and rehome as many dogs as possible.  They are careful to rehome to good homes and many of their dogs stay in foster homes whilst awaiting their forever homes.  We would encourage you to read more about their work and if you ever have any unwanted doggy items we are happy to take these to pass on to Many Tears.

Greyhound Rescue Fife

Run by Celia and Jimmy this is another fantastic rescue that we try to support whenever we can!  They are a branch of the Retired Greyhound Trust. JK Rowling has one of her rescue dogs from here!   

Shot to Stun Photography

Scott Hunter is a fantastic Pet Photographer and has done portraits of a number of our customers Including Frankie pictured!  Great photos at great prices!