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Bigfoot Dog Walking
Dog Walker,
Summary
Availability: Tuesday-Friday
References: Yes
Insurance: No
Services Offered
Dog Walking
About Me/ Company
I am a dog walker and trainer, I work in basic obedience and can work with dog breeds of all sizes! I have been working with and around dogs for around 5 years now, and I am all for gaining way more experience.
I am 17 with plenty of years to expand my knowledge and experience with new dogs and unique temperaments. No matter the difficulties, I always think "dog first" and will work with them through any problems. With four Rottweilers of my own, I am well equipped to working with large and powerful breeds on a regular basis.
I am not yet insured but with my 18th birthday soon coming within this month, I will be able to get insured fully soon with lots of extra training and qualifications! This does not change my knowledge and experience, however!
Previous Experience
When I was 13, I got my first Rottweiler, at this point, I began to go to classes under the Kennel Club where I learnt a lot about dog training and behaviour! I got my dog through three obedience courses in which he earned his Puppy Foundation certificate, his Bronze obedience certificate and his silver obedience certificate. Not long after this, I was awarded Junior Handler of the year of 2018 from the Kennel Club which really gave me the motivation to make a living out of what I was doing. I also competed in contests with my dog where I was awarded lots of different rosettes, we came first place multiple times with second and third place awards as well.
I then had my second Rottweiler, she was rescued at 10 months old and she had a very hard time in her previous ownership. I began training with her to help her overcome her nervousness and behavioural difficulties, and she has come a very long way since. She went to Kennel Club classes just like my first Rottweiler and was awarded her Puppy Foundation and her Bronze very quickly!
These two Rottweilers mated and we had six gorgeous puppies in which I managed to train them basic house manners and food manners, which the new owners of the puppies were very pleased about! I even had the pleasure to deliver a beautiful puppy who is now a year old and she's my personal Rottweiler.
My dog is trained in emotional support and helps me a lot with different kinds of support as well as bodyguard work where she guards me when I feel nervous and especially when it's dark outside.
I have also worked with a German Shepherd who was a rescue, she was deemed aggressive towards other dogs and people. When I first worked with her, she actually tried to bite me multiple times but I persevered and eventually she grew to me and we formed a strong bond. She was going into Security work and I got her to a point where she would no longer show aggression to others and she would be solely attentive to her handler.
I've also worked with an Australian Kelpie x German Shepherd who was deemed unfriendly towards other dogs. The owners struggled with the constant pulling on the lead and little to no recall. Now, they feel confident that he will no longer pull on the lead and they feel more under control.
I've also worked with other dogs in basic obedience - Hungarian Vizsla, Border Collie, Jack Russel, and also Springer Spaniels.
For a while, I shadowed a Professional Dog Trainer and Behaviourist and she taught me an awful lot about dog behaviour and the 'how's and why's' dogs do what they do and the best ways to help them.
Qualifications & Training
Junior Handler of the Year of 2018 via Kennel Club.
x2 Puppy Foundation Award via Kennel Club.
x2 Bronze Obedience Award via Kennel Club.
Silver Obedience Award via Kennel Club.
Relevant Info
I can help with pulling on the leash, food manners, playing nicely, recall, basic obedience positions such as sit, stand and lie down, and I can help with other things too!
Other Services
As well as dog walking I can offer training to your dog depending on the problems at hand.