About
Meet Tom Holmes
Muttley Crew is a Banff-based dog walking and training service run by Tom Holmes, offering group and solo walks, reward-led training and dependable home care.
The team
Tom and Chris
Tom's wife Chris is part of the Muttley Crew team. Chris joins group walks whenever more than four dogs are out, so each walker stays responsible for no more than four dogs.
Chris also provides the Pet Sitting service, helping pets remain comfortable and cared for in their own familiar surroundings, with dog walks included.
Qualifications and accreditations
Trained, accredited and insured in what he does
- IMDT Professional Dog Walking Certification (Tom Holmes)
- Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy (EPPI) Qualified Instructor
- Registered member of the Modern Dog Walkers Association (MDWA) — one of only four MDWA-certified dog walkers in Aberdeenshire
- Level 2 Canine First Aid
- Fully insured and DBS checked
Confirmed trust points
- One of only four MDWA-certified dog walkers in Aberdeenshire
- EPPI puppy trainer
- IMDT Professional Dog Walking Certification
- Level 2 Canine First Aid
- Fully insured and DBS checked
Why this matters to you
Small groups mean every dog is genuinely supervised rather than simply counted. Ongoing learning keeps Tom's methods current and kind. Canine first aid knowledge means he knows what to do if something goes wrong. And considered handling — reading each dog rather than applying a formula — is what keeps walks calm and enjoyable.
How Tom works
Calm, consistent and dog-led
Never more than four dogs per walker
Group walks are carefully managed with a maximum of four dogs per walker. When more than four dogs are walking, Tom's wife Chris joins the group, ensuring the dogs continue to receive the appropriate attention and supervision.
Carefully matched groups
Tom meets your dog first and puts groups together around temperament and confidence, not convenience.
Practical training during walks
Engagement, recall and good walking habits are reinforced naturally while dogs are out with Tom.
Professional qualifications
IMDT Professional Dog Walking Certification, MDWA registered member and EPPI qualified puppy instructor.
Canine first aid knowledge
Level 2 Canine First Aid, so Tom knows what to do if something unexpected happens out on a walk.
Individual consideration
Every dog is treated as an individual — walks and training are planned around their temperament, confidence and needs.
Safe transport
Dogs travel in TransK9 crash-tested cages, fitted with fans and monitored using a thermometer.
Genuine local service
Muttley Crew is based in Banff, Aberdeenshire, walking the coast, woodland and countryside on the doorstep.
Talk to Tom about your dog
No online booking and no payment forms — just a friendly chat about what your dog needs.