16/01/2025
1 in 40 dog owners in the UK regularly use a professional dog walking service. With the dog population being in the region of 13 million, this means that approximately 325,000 dogs benefit from the services dog walkers offer.
Over the next few months, we thought we would give a shout-out to some of these hard-working individuals who brave all weathers to keep their doggy clients happy.
Earlier this week we caught up with Lucy Henderson who runs Wingbury Paws She was making her way round a wet field under overcast skies with Dougie, Paolo, Louie, Sam and Coby. It was obvious that the dogs loved her and were having a wonderful time.
She found time for a quick Q & A.
How long have you been a professional dog walker?
- Coming up to 5 years
How many different families use your service?
- 30
Easiest breed to walk?
- Labrador
And most challenging?
- German Shepherd
Ever lost a client dog? And for how long?
- Yes, for 20 minutes
Average step count on a working day?
- 25,000
The three words that best describe your job?
- Tough. Pleasurable. Hilarious.
Thanks Lucy. It was great catching up with you and meeting some of your very happy clients.
