Richer Dogs - Dog Walking & Training

30/04/2026

So today’s walk didn’t quite go to plan…
I got to a client’s house, let myself in, and couldn’t open the living room door to get to their dog 🤦🏻‍♀️.

The handle was completely stuck!
I called the owner, who was working & couldn't take a call, so I left a message letting them know.

I had dogs waiting for me, so needed to walk them but I knew I had to find a solution as there was absolutely no way I was leaving Bert thinking he’d been forgotten!

Managed to speak to my client an hour later, and (with their permission), I went back, took the handle off, gave the internal mechanism a quick spray of WD40, put it all back together… and we were back in business🎉

Luckily, Bert forgave me, after snuggles and a toilet break 😂

Freelance lock smithing isn't something you expect to deal with as a dog walker… but honestly, this is why I carry a multitool and half a van full of “just in case” bits.

Because sometimes the job isn’t just walking dogs. It’s problem solving, thinking on my feet, and doing whatever I can to make sure my dogs (and clients) are okay.

Safe to say, no two days in this job are ever the same - but I wouldn’t have it any other way 😁🐾🐾

24/02/2026

It’s been a long winter of mud, rain, soggy towels and waterproofs, so today felt like a gift! The dogs were full of energy, the field was (mostly!) dry, and we had lots of time for sunny snuggles 🌞💙🐾🐾

Did your dogs have fun in the sun today?

10/02/2026

ON LEAD OR OFF? Does it matter?

Heck yeah!

If you see a dog on a lead, there’s usually a reason.

They might be in training, recovering from injury, feeling unsure around other dogs, or simply needing space.

The reason itself isn'timportant. The lead is the signal.

When I’m walking a dog, I will always advocate for them. That may mean asking owners of off-lead dogs to pop their dog on a lead while we pass, or asking for a little time or space so we can find a wider, safer route past each other. Occasionally, I may need to ask more assertively, but thankfully most people are understanding 😁

And if I’m walking a dog off-lead and see another dog on a lead, I will always recall and put my dog back on a lead, giving the other dog extra space if needed.

I don't ask for (or give) space to be difficult - I ask so that we can manage risk, and spotting potential tricky situations is a skill I've developed after walking over 13,000 dogs, learning how to interpret micro-movements, weight shifts, breathing changes, head and eye positioning and more.

It’s never personal, and it’s never about judgement.

It’s about keeping everyone (and every dog) safe and comfortable, free to enjoy their walks!

💙💙💙 These values guide how I walk, train, and support the dogs and families I work with, and they’re not up for debate.💙💙💙

05/11/2025

🎆 Fireworks getting you down? 🎆

Bonfire Night can be really tough for our dogs - all those unexpected bangs and flashes can make them feel scared or unsettled.

At my house, Monkey and I follow our Calm Protocol, and we practise it throughout the year so it feels totally normal, not a “special reaction” to fireworks. Then, on Bonfire Night (and NYE) I:

🕯 Close curtains and internal doors to muffle the noise and stop echoes.

🎶 Put on quietly. They have a fantastic pet friendly show on this evening! Gentle, familiar background noise is an ideal antidote to loud bangs.

🌿 Spray Pet Remedy (or another dog-safe calming scent) on my clothes & the sofa

🪟 Make sure windows, curtains & internal doors are shut to dull outside sounds.

📚 Settle in together. I light a couple of candles, grab a book, and Monkey curls up beside me in the cuddle chair.

It’s simple, calm, and predictable, exactly what our dogs need when the world outside feels scary.

If your dog struggles tonight, why not try creating your own version of a “calm corner.”?

And if your dog needs extra support with noise sensitivities, get in touch. I can help you work on desensitisation exercises in a positive, gradual way.

Just imagine - by NYE you can have practised your very own Calm Corner and a much happier dog!

You’ve got this 💛🐾🐾

24/10/2025

I’ve been having some pretty funny dreams lately, and apparently, my subconscious has gone full “dog walker mode"!

A couple of weeks back, I had a dream about Gilbert, one of my regulars, except in the dream he was French & his name was pronounced “Geel-berr” 😆 It really suits him, so he’s officially "Monsieur Geel-berr" to me, and his owner fully approves 🇫🇷🐾🐾

Then last night, I dreamt I was crouching down saying hello to a stranger’s dog when I felt my elbow being nudged up, and a little dog was squeezing under for a snuggle.

It was Digby! He’d recognised me and came over to say Hi ☺️

I know dreams don’t always mean anything deep, but this one made me think. Even when I’m not working, these dogs are such a big part of my life.

They sneak into my thoughts, my routines, and apparently, my dreams too 💛

18/10/2025

Peek a boop 🤣💙💙💙

17/10/2025

Teefs 😆🐾🐾

Drop a photo of your dog’s biggest grin 👇

Bonus points for teefs!

16/10/2025

Just another day making grass look like a catwalk!

👉 Share your dog’s best modelling pose 💙🐾🐾

10/10/2025

I was thinking the other day about how lucky I am to have such long-term clients, people (and dogs!) I’ve worked with for years.

It means I get to really understand what each family needs. If someone’s expecting a baby, we can plan in advance so their dog’s routine doesn’t miss a beat. If work schedules change, I already know which group your dog would fit best with. And if you’re having a tough time health-wise, I’ll quietly adjust things to help make life easier.

That level of trust doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built up through all the chats at the door, the messages, the shared laughter and muddy paws.

I never take it for granted. So if you’re one of my long-term clients reading this: thank you for trusting me with such an important part of your family. 🐶💛

09/10/2025

I secretly *love* it when I get a last minute request in 😆

While the schedule shuffle can be a pita, it means I get to spend extra time with a dog I adore!

Yes, it may mean 30 minutes of route checking, adjusting my scheduling software and amending invoices but it's worth it every time 💙🐾🐾

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