Katz & Dogz Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services

06/01/2023

Last of the doggo photos from my camera 🥹🥰

05/01/2023

As my current clients already know I have decided to close the business, as of 13th January 2023. This decision has not been taken lightly, because I love all of the dogs and cats, that I have had the pleasure of working with, over the last 7 years. There are many reasons for my decision, and I feel it is now time for me to move on to pastures new. I would like to thank all of my clients past and present for your support and for sharing your fur babies with me 🥰 this isn’t a goodbye, it is a see you again, as I will always be at the end of the telephone, and I will no doubt see some of you, via my new employment, or whilst out walking my own dogs 😊 I am not taking this page down, so that you can still see the photos of your pets, but I won’t respond to any messages, that come via this page,
from next Friday onwards. Once again thank you, it has been an honour to be trusted with your pets 🥹 Kath xx

22/09/2022

🥰🥰😂😂

12/09/2022

Always💕

Dogs...providing comfort to humans when they need it most ♥️

11/09/2022

Rea's holiday in Wales! ⛱🥰🐶🍦

08/09/2022

Rest in peace Your Majesty 😞 You will be sadly missed by your family, the country, the commonwealth and by your beloved animals 💕

02/09/2022

This 🥰🐶

Beautiful words by Richard A Biby

JUST A DOG
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure and unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.
Because of "just a dog," I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog," but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog," just smile--because they "just don't understand."

02/09/2022

Never assume it's OK to STROKE my dog...

Nobody has the right to stroke or touch anyone's dog UNLESS they've gained PERMISSION off dog and owner first.

As a dog owner, we've all experienced Joe public leaning down to stroke your dog, without any knowledge or even any consent.

You are simply minding your own business, perhaps stopping at the traffic lights or walking down the road.

That looming hand can be particularly distressing to any dog.

It could be...

Nervous.

In training.

Unpredictable.

Bounce up.

🐶 DISTANCE is essential

By creating distance you are giving the dog the space it needs to approach in it's own time. If it wants to. Some dogs may never want to say hello, that's ok.

The key things to remember: Safety for the dog. Safety for the owner. Safety for you.

🐶 Why a hands off approach?

If you met a person for the first time and they put their hand on your shoulder, perhaps a hug, how would you feel?

I don't know the person. They are now in my space. They have not given me any distance or time to trust them.

🐶 Trust

We need to see it from the dog's eyes. A scary hand looming over their head, giant steps heading their way.

🐶 The magnet effect - lure or not to lure?

Some people think it's ok if they have treats, surely the dog will then really want to say hello?

Not always.

The treat can act as a magnet, it may seem like the dog is able to temporarily override any fear, moving away from it's safe zone, but then can essentially get stuck...

As long as the treats are continually being dispensed, the dog is distracted just enough to forget about the threat.

Once the treats pause, sometimes for even a brief moment, the dog can suddenly 'remember' that the threat is in close proximity. This may provoke a lunge or more seriously a bite.

The treat could also make the dog excited, jump up and the dog could be allergic to some types of food.

Remember to always ask the owner's and dog's permission, before you stroke, touch or even approach a dog.

Thanks for reading,
Helen Motteram

31/08/2022

Our sleepy doggy on holiday with her seagull 😴😂

30/08/2022

😂😂

Best part about coming home!

28/08/2022

I am now on holiday until Sunday 4th September. I will reply to any messages on my return, but should you have an urgent enquiry then I will get back to you as soon as I can 😊

27/08/2022

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Workers inundated with calls as people ‘have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding pets’

27/08/2022

Fame at last for our Pudding! The face of Wilko’s sprats 🥰😂🐟

14/08/2022

😂😂

12/08/2022

The last of the July photos 🥰🐶 Parker, Poppy, Winnie and Pippa, Millie, Poppy and Summer

12/08/2022

Beautiful girl Boo! 😍