She Only Wants A Dog Of Her Own

Ok, so like most kids growing up I wanted dog, and plenty of other things, our family dog came in the form of a rescue black lab cross (we think with a whippet) called Sam, when I was about 11, and this was the start of a whole host of adventures.

Anyway fast forward many years, and I grew up, got a degree, and a “proper” job. This was the usual live in a shared house experience, so no chance of having a dog.

After a few years in various roles and industries, I got the chance to live and work abroad, so grabbed it with both hands.

This saw roles in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, South Africa and Egypt, so not really ideal for pet ownership.

As I got older I missed home and returned to the UK, again finding myself a office job, but this time travelling around the UK. The offer of a timeshare pet with my parents was rejected by them, so I was still pet free.

I finally got a job near home and bought a home of my own (yes until that point I was a semi-permanent resident of my parents’ house), but long hours made me feel the time was not right for a dog of my own.

After a darker period struggling with my mental health (depression) I took the plunge and started out on my own and decided that dog walking in the fresh air would be a great way to get healthy (body and mind) and give all the love I have for animals to those in my care, and getting plenty of doggy kisses and cuddles in return.

And that was the start of this now amazing business that gives me plenty of joy and happiness, as well as the odd growing pain.
Alongside this it has given me a great collection of walking boots and waterproof clothing, and I have traded my little black car for a bigger white van! (or 3)