Karen Marie - Pet Wellbeing

01/05/2024

Amendment to services: Karen Marie Pet Wellbeing 🐕🐈‍⬛

The day has come... 😥

Due to declining health and mobility, I have to accept that my pet wellbeing services will now be limited to daycare/dog-sitting with ad-hoc solo walks. I am so sad to have to stop regularly walking with my clients. Both pups and owners have been amazing, I have never experienced any problems with either dog or human! This last 5 years has been so good for both my mental and physical health, and has resulted in a wealth of beautiful memories for my son and I.

I can say with much certainty that being paid to be a dog walker is one of if not THE best and most rewarding jobs in the world! (One look at my reasonably extensive CV list of roles will confirm my assertion!)

Thank you all for your support at this time. I will still have some pups in my life, and will continue to share the joy in FB updates! 💗

Karen M. Sinclair

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18/04/2024

Unfortunately, due to some mobility issues, I have to suspend my regular dog walking services temporarily. I hope to recover soon, however for now I can possibly help with day/night care on occasion. Please contact me directly if you have any queries. Regards, Karen Karen Marie - Pet Wellbeing 😔

16/12/2023

Our Poppy through the years! 💗🐈‍⬛

15 new items · Memory by Karen Sinclair

15/12/2023

Corrin!

11/12/2023

Very distressing situation...🐶🥎

11/12/2023

Bouncy Penny!

07/12/2023

Off into the sunset!

07/12/2023

Whippy in his snoodie!

06/12/2023

Getting a selfie with Cooper!

23/09/2023

Understandably there are differing views on the recent discussion regarding banning American XL Bulldogs and other dog breeds. I am sharing this post below as it contains some information and advice for particular breed owners.
*Disclaimer: Please note any views or opinions contained within or within included links are not necessarily my own.

There is obviously a lot of emotions right now around XL Bullies.

Draconian Dogs Act helps those who are affected by BSL - Breed Specific Legislation and have a free advice line should you or your clients need it.

Please arm your clients with as many resources as you can such as Draconian Dogs Act, My Dog Has Bitten - DDA UK , DDA Watch , Cooper & Co: Doglaw

Also I am copying below Senior Trainer Clair Litster-Huckle's advice on what you can be doing/recommending to clients with XL Bullies or those that may look similar

Clair has written 'At moment we don’t know what the plan for this ban is. But for my clients I am calming them and getting them prepared and being proactive.

Ensure all dogs are insured with a minimum of 3rd party cover. You can pay £25 a year to dogs trust for 3rd party liability cover.

Make sure microchips are working and information on the database is up to date.

Muzzle training.

Behaviour report - nothing emotive just how you have seen this dog behave in a number of different situations.

Neutering - not ideal sadly as we know how detrimental this can be but it is non-negotiable for dogs on the exemption list

None of this mitigates what may happen but the police and legal system will see that you are being responsible and it could speed up the process should your dog be typed.'

This post is purely for advice. We understand that there are going to be lots of worried dog parents out there right now

27/07/2023

Cooper! 💗🐕

27/07/2023

Lucky! 💗🐕

27/07/2023

Harvey! 💗🐕

15/06/2023

Harvey in the meadow! 💗🐕

15/06/2023

I can just see my Poppy doing this with my son...not!! 😂

11/06/2023

Braidburn Valley Park is one of my favourite walks with Harvey, the scenery and fresh air is fantastic! 💗🐕

11/06/2023

Walks with Cooper are never boring! 😄💗🐕

11/06/2023

Urban wildlife in Edinburgh part 3. 🦢

11/06/2023

Urban wildlife in Edinburgh part 2. 🦆

11/06/2023

Urban wildlife in Edinburgh part 1. 🐰

11/06/2023

Got my pal's dog Bobo a wee present from "Auntie Karen" - he hasn't left it out of his sight since!! 😄🥎🐕

11/06/2023

Cheeky wee Poppy keeping me on my toes! 😁💗🐕

11/06/2023

I've been too quiet on social media of late - it's just been super busy! Here's Lucky the lab cross and Faith having a wee play date! 💗🐕

11/06/2023

Connect, communicate, trust, love and respect! 🙂

11/06/2023

☀️🌡🥵🐕

Dogs can’t cool themselves down as easily as we can as they’re unable to sweat like us. Instead, they mainly use panting to keep cool. Coupled with their thick fur (which is like wearing an insulated coat!), this can make them prone to overheating. 🌡️ It’s important to do all we can to keep our furry friends cool, to prevent serious illnesses such as heatstroke 🐶☀️

As the hot weather approaches, make sure you're ahead of the game with our top tips on how to keep your dog cool in summer. See the full guide here: http://pdsa.me/D4PQ

21/04/2023

Today's pups...🐕

1&2) Corrin the golden Cairn Terrier's ball face and enjoying the sun and the shade at the same time!

3) Penny the mini Cockapoo guarding the ball!