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Summary

Availability: Negotiable

Rates: Negotiable

References: Yes

Insurance: No

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Services Offered

Dog Walking

Dog Sitting

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About Me/ Company

My name is Derek and I am 41 years of age. I have owned Border Collies most of my Life so have over 20 year’s experience with dogs and have also worked with cats (including taken them to the vets). One of my hobbies is a love for walking and the great outdoors so it seemed the logical thing to combine the two. (I am also a scout leader for Haringey District Scouts – references and CRB available)

I believe it is very important that dogs are exercised on a daily basis and in small groups in order to keep them healthy both mentally and physically. Exercise is vital to improving a dog’s wellbeing and muscle tone whilst at the same time helping stave off depression, joint problems and any behavioural issues. Through exercise, I believe your dog will gain the fundamental skills to enable him/her to lead a full, happy and productive life.

I try to be flexible and cater for clients individual needs. All dogs are well cared for and given lots of love, attention plus social interaction with other dogs. I only walk dogs that are well behaved as it is imperative the dogs get along and there is a good social dynamic.

I use positive reward based training and like to implement any training that is also being undertaken by the dogs’ owners. This is to allow for consistency at all times and reinforcement of good behaviour.

I try to vary the walks as I believe their environment should be both interesting and stimulating. It is as much mental stimulation as well as physical exercise that tires a dog out and makes for restful sleep.

In this part of London we are incredibly fortunate with the amount of beautiful open spaces available to us. A typical dog walk will take a minimum of 1 hour but will often be longer at no extra charge to the client. When the weather is wet the dogs are towelled down before being returned home.

Naturally I provide a free, initial consultation to ensure that you and your furry friend feels happy and comfortable with me.

I think it is very important that you know what your dog gets up to on their walks which is why you get regular upodates via email including photos and videos. I feel that this is a really valuable way of not only feeling reassured that your dog is being well exercised but also gives an insight into how they are away from home.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss any specific requirements.



I look forward to hearing from you and your little one!

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Previous Experience

I adore all animals and am especially interested in dog walking. However, I am also available for pet sitting - large or small and am happy to talk to you about rates/availability etc!!!

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Qualifications & Training

I do not have any pet qulalifications but I am CRB checked with Haringey Scouts and have had dogs all my life and love the outdoors

I have been walking a dog since the owner went back to full time work in Jan 12 and also walk a lab 5 day a week and various other adhoc dogs

Full references available

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Other Services

"Individual" Dog Walk (1 hour) £15 per
Vet Vists - £10
Pet Feeding £8 - Visit

In short services considered - dog walking/sitting, small animal sitting, cat care etc etc