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There are times when we can't always take care of our pets personally. That's why I offer a range of pet care services to make life a bit easier in busy times, holiday times and just times when you need a bit of space for yourself. I pride myself on being able to provide you with a professional, reliable and friendly service that gives you total peace of mind - 'your pets in safe hands'. I am p
olice checked, fully insured and canine first aid trained. My aim is not just to provide peace of mind at all times, but to make sure your pet has a fun, interesting and stimulating time in my care. It is important to me that you come home to a happy, healthy and relaxed pet.
22/11/2024
Day 21 - 3 miles - 71/50. Snow Day!!!! Yay!!! We walked in a Winter Wonderland straight out of Narnia today. The dogs ran around like new born lambs, even the oldies. We had so much fun, and the walk was full of awe. I am so blessed to get to spend my days hanging out in nature with dogs 💖 I am sure we can raise a bit more before the month is out - every little bit helps make a huge difference https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Ali1729427653402
21/11/2024
Day 20 - 4 miles walked - 67/50. It was a wrap-up warm kind of day; thermals are now officially on!!! No snow here, but the hoar frost this morning was stunning and a gorgeous blue sky 💚
20/11/2024
Day 19 - 4 miles -64/50. Weird walking without Mollie-Mab, but the other dogs kept me company and the forest sent us some love 💚
19/11/2024
Day 18—5 miles - 60/50. Unfortunately, Mollie-Mab developed a violent sneeze over the weekend, leading to a vet trip yesterday. She needs further investigation later in the week and is now on restricted exercise. Please keep everything crossed so that it goes well. I will continue with the miles with the other dogs. Our medal arrived, so here is the Moo rocking her new medallion.
16/11/2024
Something amazing happened last night. We hit our personal target, and I am overwhelmed by my people's generosity for this fantastic cause. £680 keeps the Samaritans helpline open for one hour. It would be amazing if we could keep it open for two hours. There is still time to donate a little something and maybe make a real difference to someone 💚 https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Ali1729427653402
15/11/2024
Day 15 - 4 miles - 55/50 - £901. Today has been a fantastic day. We've walked in the forest - the beech trees have made the deepest carpet, and it makes us all very playful, including me 🤣
We've now gone over the £900 mark!!! Can't thank everyone enough. If you haven't donated yet, please help us get to our £1k target
Day 14 - 4 miles - 51/50. We've done it, hit our 50-mile target. We've raised £866 so far, gonna keep walking until we hit the £1k. Please keep donating; this is such a worthy cause, and every penny makes a real difference😍
Day 13 - 4 miles walked - 47/50. The forest was fantastic today, and we were treated to a spectacular sunset at the Quay this evening 😍
12/11/2024
Day 12 - 4 miles done - 43/50. Angels with Dirty Faces don't get to wear bandanas. It's back in the wash again. Mucky Moo😂😂😂
11/11/2024
Day 11 - 5 miles walked. 39/50. Strange object in the sky today; so nice to see the sun again!!! [No Day 10 - forgot to turn the app on 😂]
10/11/2024
Day 9 - 2.5 miles completed. 34/50. This morning, we were joined by Magdalena Drvotova and the beautiful Cleo, and our walk at Eyeworth Woods was so enjoyable. We had a delightful drive there, chatting and putting the world to rights. This was followed by a carpark picnic, bacon rolls, and coffee. We mooched, chatted, and found lots of fungi while Mollie Mab and Cleo did their thing.
Day 8 - 3.74 miles walked. 31.5 / 50. It was very fungi out there, we enjoy looking at these weird and wonderful things in the forest
07/11/2024
Day 6 - 4 miles done. 24/50. We had some problems recording steps in the forest due to signal issues. We live and learn. One must switch it off pause lol 😆
03/11/2024
Day 3 - another 3 miles done. 9/50 and spotted a Devil's Fingers too
02/11/2024
Day 2....another 3 miles done. 6/50 🐕🚶✅️
02/11/2024
I am overwhelmed by everyone's kind donations for this fantastic cause. We have raised £404 so far; wouldn't it be amazing to get to £500 by the end of the weekend. Every little helps, so please give what you can x
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There are times when we cannot take care of our pets personally. That's why I offer a complete range of Pet Care Services tailored to your individual needs. These include: Dog Walking (Group & Solo), Pet Feeding, Puppy Maintenance Visits & Evening Dog Sitting.
Established in 2013, Ali Spence - Dog Walking & Pet Care Services offers a reliable, affordable and professional Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Service in Christchurch, Dorset. I provide all these services myself, so you can be confident that once our initial consultation and trial walk has been completed, you will know that your pet is in 'safe hands'.
In addition to these, I offer a number of Dog Training Packages. These are offered on a one-to-one basis and you can work with me to develop your relationship with your dog and iron out any 'troublesome' issues.
I am police checked and fully insured for third party liability. I am Canine First Aid Trained and am a FULL member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers.
I have had animals around me for forty plus years. Dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits and a few birds were part of my family life since I was very small. My grandmother and mother kept Dachshunds and I loved looking after the dogs and their puppies. Later in life, I had my own cats, rabbits and a hamster; followed by a black Labrador and then three Border Collies - Flash, Flynn and Molly, a senile English Springer Spaniel - Dylan and presently Charlie 'Crocodile' the lovable Bassett Hound.
I am often asked why I do this job and I reply - 'I have always had three passions in my life: being outdoors, walking and being with animals'. I have previously worked in team management and also as a complementary therapist/lecturer. These roles were enjoyable but I was always looking out of the window, longing to be outside walking with my dogs. Finding my vocation allows me to 'live' my passion and help other people when they need their pets looked after.
My time in management taught me that leadership is important and this is best achieved through positive motivation and a consistent approach. Work as a complementary therapist taught me that relaxation is often achieved through good diet, plenty of exercise and adopting a 'holistic approach to life'. My time spent as a lecturer enabled me to teach others about these strategies.
I believe these principles apply equally to our pets and that the key to a happy pet is:- a good diet, plenty of exercise, calm guidance, guardianship and leadership, understanding of how different species' minds work and that we use positive reinforcement methods - and of course lots of love!!!
I have worked hard to improve my 'knowledge, 'experience' and 'confidence' when working with dogs. I am qualified in Canine Psychology (studying at Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester). In 2014, I passed my IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) assessment with a distinction, which has been maintained at that level bi-annually. I believe in keeping my skills up to date and being aware of the latest research regarding training methods. I regularly attend continuous professional development courses.
I am currently studying Canine Behaviour with the ISCP (International School of Canine Practitioners). There is always so much to learn about our furry friends. My principle aim is to be able to offer a truly 'holistic' approach to pet care services.
