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Meet Joe — founder and owner of 4 Paw Friend, South London

Joe McDonagh, founder and owner of 4 Paw Friend, who started the business in 2025 to provide reliable, professional and loving dog care across South London. Book a dog walk Meet the 4 Paw Friend team

The 4 Paw Friend team — the people your dog runs to every morning

The 4 Paw Friend team of South London dog walkers: Joe McDonagh (founder and owner), Steve (senior dog walker), and dog walkers Austin, Jack and Matt. Jack, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, holding a cockapoo on a walk in South London.Steve, senior dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, out with a group of dogs.Joe McDonagh, founder and owner of 4 Paw Friend, South London.Austin, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, with a dog in his care in South London.Luke, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, with a labrador in South London.

Founder & owner

Meet Joe The heart behind 4 Paw Friend.

Joe founded 4 Paw Friend in 2025 with a simple goal — to provide reliable, professional and loving dog care across South London. What started as a passion between two best friends has grown into a trusted local business, built on real relationships, second chances and a genuine love for dogs.

  • PassionDogs come first, always.
  • TrustReliable, honest and consistent.
  • CommunityA local business that cares.
  • GrowthMore dogs, more adventures ahead.

“Dogs have given me a new purpose in life.”

— Joe

  • Group walksFun, social and structured.
  • DaycareSafe, supervised and engaging.
  • Pick-up & drop-offDoor-to-door convenience.
  • Photos every walkReal time updates.
  • Fully insuredComplete peace of mind.
  • DBS checkedTrusted and professional.
Book a walkMeet the team

The people your dog runs to every morning

Joe McDonagh, founder and owner of 4 Paw Friend.

Joe McDonagh

Founder & Owner

Built 4 Paw Friend in 2025 with a simple goal — to provide reliable, professional and loving dog care across South London. A true passion for dogs and a commitment to second chances.

  • Operations & Team Lead
  • Group Walks & Daycare
  • Client Care & Relationships
Steve, senior dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, with a dog.

Steve

Senior Dog Walker

Calm, reliable and great with every dog he meets. Steve brings years of experience and a natural connection with dogs, ensuring every walk is safe, fun and structured.

  • Group Walks
  • Parks & Adventures
  • Dog Welfare & Safety
Austin, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, holding a puppy.

Austin

Dog Walker

Energetic, kind and always up for an adventure. Austin has a natural way with dogs and loves the social side of group walks, making sure every dog feels included and happy.

  • Group Walks
  • Socialisation & Play
  • Photos & Updates
Jack, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, with a spaniel.

Jack

Dog Walker

Friendly, dependable and passionate about dog care. Jack brings calm leadership to our group walks and makes sure every dog gets the attention and care they deserve.

  • Group Walks
  • Daycare Support
  • One-to-One Care
Matt, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, with a labrador.

Matt

Dog Walker

Patient, experienced and natural with dogs of all sizes. Matt is brilliant with one-to-one walks and specialises in dogs that need a little extra care and reassurance.

  • Solo Walks
  • Reactive & Nervous Dogs
  • Pick-Up & Drop-Off
  • 6+Team members
  • 150+Dogs in our care
  • 250–300Walks per week
  • 100+Five-star reviews

One team. Same passion.

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Meet the 4 Paw Friend team: a passionate, experienced and trusted team of South London dog walkers led by Joe, the founder and owner.
The 4 Paw Friend team of South London dog walkers with their dogs, in front of the branded 4 Paw Friend vans.

MEET THE TEAM

A passionate, experienced and trusted team, led by Joe. We’re here to give your dog the best days, every day.

Book a free meet and greetContact usJack, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, holding a cockapoo on a walk in South London.Steve, senior dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, out with a group of dogs.Joe McDonagh, founder and owner of 4 Paw Friend, South London.Austin, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, with a dog in his care in South London.Luke, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, with a labrador in South London.

The 4 Paw Friend team with their dogs in front of the branded vans in South London.

Our team

Meet
the team

A passionate, experienced and trusted team, led by Joe. We’re here to give your dog the best days, every day.

Book a free meet and greet → Contact us

Joe. Steve. Austin. Jack. Matt. One team, same passion.

Founder & owner

Meet Joe

Joe, founder and owner of 4 Paw Friend.

The heart behind 4 Paw Friend.

Joe founded 4 Paw Friend in 2025 with a simple goal — to provide reliable, professional and loving dog care across South London. What started as a passion between two best friends has grown into a trusted local business, built on real relationships, second chances and a genuine love for dogs.

Dogs have given me a new purpose in life. — Joe

PassionDogs come first, always.

TrustReliable, honest and consistent.

CommunityA local business that cares.

GrowthMore dogs, more adventures ahead.

Meet the team

The people your dog
runs to every morning

Joe McDonagh, founder and owner of 4 Paw Friend.Joe McDonaghFounder & Owner

Built 4 Paw Friend in 2025 with a simple goal — to provide reliable, professional and loving dog care across South London. A true passion for dogs and a commitment to second chances.

Operations & Team LeadGroup Walks & DaycareClient Care & Relationships

Steve, senior dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, out with a group of dogs.SteveSenior Dog Walker

Calm, reliable and great with every dog he meets. Steve brings years of experience and a natural connection with dogs, ensuring every walk is safe, fun and structured.

Group WalksParks & AdventuresDog Welfare & Safety

Austin, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, holding a small dog.AustinDog Walker

Energetic, kind and always up for an adventure. Austin has a natural way with dogs and loves the social side of group walks, making sure every dog feels included and happy.

Group WalksSocialisation & PlayPhotos & Updates

Jack, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, holding a cockapoo.JackDog Walker

Friendly, dependable and passionate about dog care. Jack brings calm leadership to our group walks and makes sure every dog gets the attention and care they deserve.

Group WalksDaycare SupportOne-to-One Care

Matt, dog walker at 4 Paw Friend, greeting a labrador.MattDog Walker

Patient, experienced and natural with dogs of all sizes. Matt is brilliant with one-to-one walks and specialises in dogs that need a little extra care and reassurance.

Solo WalksReactive & Nervous DogsPick-Up & Drop-Off

6+Team members
150+Dogs in our care
250–300Walks per week
100+Five-star reviews

One team. Same passion.

What we do
every day

Group walksFun, social and structured.

DaycareSafe, supervised and engaging.

Pick-up & drop-offDoor-to-door convenience.

Photos every walkReal time updates.

Fully insuredComplete peace of mind.

DBS checkedTrusted and professional.
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

One team. Same passion.

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meet us

Your dog will know us by name.

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