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Walk on the Wild Side Licensed home boarding for sighthounds
Dog walking carefully tailored to the need of sighthounds in the quieter areas of the Hertfordshire countryside.

My service includes bespoke on-lead walks or long rambles as well as runs in enclosed areas.

22/11/2021

Walk on the Wild Side is not boarding for the foreseeable future, but I am available for dog walking and all breeds. Please spread the word.

23/08/2021

Luna was an absolute star on our first off lead walk and with solid Merlin who also never ventures far.

19/08/2021

Luna has come to stay for a few days. She has boarded here before and already knew my older boys and the many playdates introducing her to Jamil really paid off. She settled very quickly.

14/08/2021

Jamil looks so tiny next to boarder Brae.

12/08/2021

Boarders always come with their dogbed from home for the comfort of habitual smells, but end up having a laugh on the sofa. Haha Brae, laughing right back at you.

11/08/2021

Brae is staying for a few days and we went to the Flittick field with Eshaal and Legolas. They mainly just mooched about , smelled the earth , ate grass or rolled , but occasionally had a little run. I put a wet cooling coat on Brea , just in case and in greyhound fashion , he got too hot. I can't get over how big greyhounds are and how gentle. At home , Jamil thinks Brae is his new hero.

10/08/2021

I am boarding again and yes usually only sighthounds , but when gorgeous Gus needed holiday boarding , how could I resist. We had many adventures over the week and felt quite sad to say goodbye. So glad I am friends with his ' mum' , so hopefully meet up again soon.

29/04/2021

I won't be renewing my boarding licence. The lockdown brought all holiday boarding to a standstill and yes, I got a puppy now 10 months. I don't think it would be fair on Jamil to divert my attention in the foreseeable future. I loved every single one of my boarders or dogs I walked and so did my boys. I shall still help out occasionally and if the dog is a good match for Jamil. I feel gratitude to all the amazing dogs I had the pleasure to meet.

27/08/2020

Luna is staying over for a few days and she had a lovely walk at Barton. Most importantly, she stole my partner's heart and takes prime position on the sofa.

20/08/2020

We went to the field at 7 this morning and the early morning sun made them all look very special and they all had fun in their own way.

18/08/2020

Shamal and Zand are staying over for a couple of days. They loved our local field with all it's enrichment areas. Surprisingly and thankfully , no mad zoomies. I guess they are all mature dogs and know each other very well.

16/08/2020

Some more fun on the hired field yesterday and today's Sighthound Sunday shenanigans. Brae as always, has the best manners.

14/08/2020

Gentle giant greyhound Brae is having fun on the field with my salukis. I initially thought of letting him of in intervals so he wouldn't over exert himself, but he took things in his stride and spent time just walking next to me.

12/08/2020

I am now taking boarders again overnight and welcoming Brae this weekend. Also, I have increased my fees to £25 per 24 hour period, as most dog fields have gone up in price. Multible dogs will receive a discount as usual. Also, I am offering temporary fostering for any sighthound whose owners are affected by the Corona virus. This will just be for a donation towards expenses. I really hope that everyone stays well during this challenging time.

17/03/2020

I am deleting my previous post. I won't give up boarding or dog walking. Ponyo and Merlin convinced me . My venture was always more fuelled by passion than anything else. I probably won't have many, if any customers for the foreseeable future due to the present health and economic crisis, but this too shall pass. I do have to find alternative ways to survive for a while and as probably many others do too, but I have to keep up the hope that normality will return . Blessings to all of you and your dogs.

11/03/2020

I took Ponyo out with Eshaal today. I can't praise this young saluki x enough for his excellent behaviour and recall when out and about.

09/03/2020

My 'walking dog' Ponyo with tripod Merlin and meeting a 6 months old labrador , whom Ponyo adores . They played as only young dogs do . I also practiced some walking on the lead intermittently and repeatedly letting him off and back on lead and encouraging nice attention without him assuming the fun stops.

08/03/2020

Luna came for a walk with Merlin , where naturally she posed.

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My story and in memory of Luka

My salukis (x) are my life’s greatest passion. My first saluki Luka ‘found’ me by chance ( but that is another story) and was my greatest teacher. Over the last 8 years I have fostered and yes adopted more salukis and yes it has been a baptism of fire at times. Having owned 5 rescue salukis (2 have passed away now) and having learned to cater both for their need for exercise and need to be kept safe, I think I am ready to really focus on finding some clients to entrust me with their dogs. My dogs do go off lead and in very carefully chosen areas, but is is not something I am offering to other dogs under my care. They will however have the opportunity to go on very long lead walks into the countryside, as walking in nature is my second passion. As a professional walker, I would only walk 2 dogs at any time.

I also had the privilege over the last 8 years, to walk a number of greyhounds already , both for a racing kennel as well as for ‘Greys. finding homes for hounds’, and, as with the salukis, health and safety is my motto next to the enjoyment it gives me.

As well as walking dogs, I would like to make use of my experience of fostering and integrating new dogs, and offer day boarding and holiday care. We now have a room dedicated to any dogs staying, with its own access to the garden. I will only ever take on 2 dogs maximum.

I do a lot of activities with my dogs, including saluki meetups on enclosed fields and lately canicross. Any dog staying, can be part of this on request.