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Summary

Availability: Flexible

Rates: See profile, negotiable

References: Yes

Insurance: No

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Services Offered

Dog Walking

Dog Sitting

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About Me/ Company

Hello, my name is Amy and I love animals, in particular dogs. I am currently working from home and am seeking a canine companion with whom I can go walkies!

Fido will benefit from good exercise and an opportunity to relieve him/herself when you are unable to take him/her for a walk. I am more than happy to play fetch, or other games that Fido enjoys and finds mentally stimulating. I can also accommodate more laid-back or slower-paced characters, providing company and friendship.

I am flexible in terms of times and don't mind the cold or rain (well, not too much anyway...if Fido's willing then it can't be too bad!).

Rates

Basic:
£10 per walk
For every 10 "basic" walks, get one walk free!

Multiple walks*:
5 walks within 7 days - £40
7 walks within 7 days - £50
10 walks within 3 calendar months - £90

*payable in advance; subject to availability.

The duration of each walk is 30-45 minutes.
Rates for shorter or longer walks available on request.
Dates and times of walks to be mutually agreed.

Cancellations

1.If you wish to cancel a walk, please let me know as soon as possible. I will be as accommodating and flexible as possible, however walks cancelled with less than 24 hours notice are chargable.
2.In the event that I am unable to fulfil my commitment to an agreed walk, I shall endeavour to give you as much notice as possible and you will not be charged for the walk in question.
3.Whilst I shall endeavour to arrive on time, given the nature of dog walking this may not always be possible. I will contact you as soon as I can to let you know of any delays.

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Previous Experience

Growing up, my family always had a menagerie of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc. I walked the family dogs, and I was responsible for looking after the guinea pigs. I also occasionally walked the neighbour's labrador, and dog-sat when they went on holiday. More recently, I have had hamsters though I do not currently have any pets of my own :-(

About 3 years ago, I started walking a delightful Cairn Terrier once a week, but she passed due to illness a year ago. I am now friends with a lively 5 month old Jack Russell. My parents have a super-energetic whippet/staffy cross, and a more subdued chocolate labrador.

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Qualifications & Training

Last CRB check September 2012 (enhanced)

I have a degree in Zoology if that helps...!

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Relevant Info

Before agreeing a walking arrangement, I will insist on the following:

1) To meet Fido and his/her owner(s) - maybe a cuppa and a chat so Fido and I can get to know each other, and his/her owners and I can discuss expectations, commands, etc.

2) A walk with Fido and his/her owner(s) so I can observe Fido's behaviour when out and about, get to know his/her usual walk (if s/he has a particular route), and to learn the commands that Fido responds to.

Furthermore, I will insist that Fido wears a fluorescent jacket after dark in unlit/poorly lit areas. I wish to walk no more than two dogs at any one time (i.e. walk), and both dogs should be from the same home.