Dog Walker Shefford

| I am 19 years old and have 2 Labradors, 2 guinea pigs, 2 rats and 2 budgies. I worked in a veterinary practice for 9 months. My job included assisting with monitoring animals during surgery, preparing and cleaning animal accommodation (kennels), theatre, x-ray, consult rooms, prep room, isolation, keeping a record of basic nursing care, tending to all the animals needs, booking appointments, dog walking, speaking with clients and other basic nursing duties. Currently looking to gain some more experience to build a better portfolio.

| I am an experienced dog walker and pet sitter with experience across a whole range of animals. Animals are my life - I have a dog and two retired horses, and have owned many others including reptiles, cats, fish and rabbits, plus looking after a good range of farm animals such as chickens, geese, ducks, goats, sheep, cows and ponies! I have even been lucky enough to witness a foal being born! I have a fair bit of experience in treating injuries, wounds and dealing with sickness or medical needs as instructed by the vet. I studied Zoology at university. I have a fun loving and upbeat personality and a lot of love and compassion for all living things. I spend as much time outdoors as possible, rain or shine! I also do house sitting and care work, I just love the freedom of working for myself and I am naturally nurturing. I have two step children too who live with their mum mostly. My dog does not need to come with me when house or pet sitting as my parents adore him! I have had the privilege of looking after some beautiful homes, and I am more than happy to do whatever is needed to keep everything ticking over and deal with problems in a common sense kind of way!

| I recently finished two years studying domestic and exotic animal care and management in college. Jobs and experience I have previously had include dog walking, doggy day care, work in an exotic animal shop (reptiles, inverts) and have pets of my own.

| My name is Lucy, I’m looking to take on some dog walking jobs in my local area of Hitchin And surrounding villages. My usual job is that I am a sports massage therapist but Due to Covid 19 my work has now dried up until further notice. This has given me the opportunity to rethink my career. I have always had a love and interest for dogs and my dream is to have a job where I can spend time with them and give them the time and care that their owners would want for them. I have a basic certificate in dog walking, this will be a new experience to walk someone else’s dog. I would appreciate the opportunity to build a new business for myself at some point. My only experience is that I have had my own dogs, large and medium working dog breeds for the last 20years, I now have a small breed dog called Reggie. I do not have references to give you for dog walking, I can give you Character references from my clients through my Sports Massage community. Please be reassured that I will walk your dog well and give your dog any other pet care that you as the owner would require.

| I have worked in the equine world for 7 years with my own business and have also looked after people’s other dogs and animals whilst doing house sitting etc. We rescue animals/livestock so I’m very compassionate, caring and patient with animals when needed. I’m planning to branch my business out further with dog walking alongside of it, I’ve grown up with dogs my whole life and currently have my own little Jack Russel.

| I've no previous professional experience dog walking, though I have owned dogs for the last 35 years and currently own 2 dogs. I'm a non smoker, have own transport reliable and trustworthy.

| Pet sitting service and dog walking in my local area. I have had previous experiences with reptiles and other animals such as foxes, raccoons etc. Used to have a bearded dragon myself and now have a rabbit have been brought up with dogs german shepherd and I am generally a big animal lover and will do anything for them

| I have worked with an established dog walking company for 2 years alongside other employment. I have kept and trained my own dogs for many years to obey voice commands and hand signals, using positive reinforcement and clicker training. I have owned, ridden and trained horses of all ages and breeds for 20+ years, and have achieved BHS level 3 in riding and care. I can offer high standards of care and have extensive experience in day-to-day care, exercise and treatment of injuries. I also keep pedigree cats and offer high standards of cat care, enjoying interacting with these purr machines. I love working with animals and enjoy finding out what makes them tick. Getting to know the animals you work with allows you to better understand them and recognise when they're having an offday/under the weather