Hello, I'm a professional dog walker and animal carer - this is my only job and I'm fully insured (for emergency vet care, loss of keys, etc). My overall concern is the quality of the care provided for the animals I'm looking after and providing a service which owners are happy with. I'm a member of the Pet Professional Network, for pet professionals adopting only kind and ethical methods (force- and fear-free). Combining my love of nature and walking, dogs and other animals, I have many years' experience of walking the countryside with canine companions - my own best friends as well as other people's. I also love cats, and especially enjoy getting to know them as individuals. Over the years, I've also cared for guinea pigs, hamsters, horses, tortoises, chickens, ducks and ferrets. Before I began to work full time with animals, I worked for more than a decade in child protection. I love the lifestyle change, and alongside the hands on work, I'm enjoying learning all I can.