Denise ' s Dog walking and pet sitting services

26/04/2024

Sunny beach day today

28/02/2024

Absolutely devastated to hear Lola has gone over rainbow bridge today😪. One of my first furbabies 💔

01/01/2024

Happy new year to my furbabies and their families. Hope it's a good one. Can't wait to see you all soon xx

22/12/2023

Would just like to wish all my furbabies and their families a very Merry Christmas and looking forward to seeing you all again next year for more fun and games.

And to all the m**s and dads thank you for letting me look after your babies and for all the lovely gifts. I've been well and truly spoilt.

Now time to hang up my mucky boots for a couple of weeks

12/09/2023

Six years today since I started my doggy business. Thanks to everyone who has supported me and made my business such a success, especially my lovely fur babies xx

07/07/2023

Happy birthday Monty 🎂

15/06/2023

We can see you murphy the treat thief

12/06/2023

12/06/2023

Cooling off in the sun 🌞

16/05/2023

Please share : This could be the most important thing that you see me post! These things are as lethal as a venomous snake in the wrong senerio! Please not only read it, but share it! Make sure we get the word out about these tics and the disease they carry!

It's warmer weather! Beginning time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don't let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here's how with a simple homemade solution!

Repellent for your pets:
For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent).

To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or any other safe essence oil for that may also repel ticks and fleas while also creating a nicely scented repellent but not be toxic to your dog. Spray onto the pet's dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and ge****ls. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day.

For you and your family:
In a spray bottle, mix 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and 1 cup of water. To make a scented solution so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day, add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil.

Eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks.

After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.

If you have ever shared anything, please click share on this! WE must get the word spread about the dangers of Ticks and how to avoid them! - Source unknown

21/03/2023

I know you might think it's early but if you have any specific dates required for next year can you please let me know so I can get your furbabies booked in

14/03/2023

Mud glorious mud but happy they bumped into their friends. Bathtime when we got back

27/02/2023

So true

I Think My Dog Has Pockets - a poem ...

I think my dog has pockets
And, stick with me on this,
In these secret pockets
She keeps her useful lists

On tiny scraps of paper
Folded nice and neat,
A list of folk from all our walks
Who've given her a treat.

And when she spots these people,
Like a bullet from a gun,
She'll pick the pace up, lightning-speed,
And run and run and run.

And after treats from EVERYONE
(There's nobody she's missed)
She gets her scrap of paper out
And ticks them off her list.

©marniemakes 2023

24/01/2023

Nice muddy walk in the 🌞

13/01/2023

Take care with tennis balls and your dogs. Stanley has been to vets and his teeth have been worn down with playing with tennis balls.

Please aee advice below

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/are-tennis-balls-safe-for-dogs/ #:~:text=As%20your%20dog%20chomps%20on,tooth%20pulp%20and%20difficulty%20chewing.

While they are undeniably one of the most beloved dog toys out there, tennis balls can pose health risks for dogs. Here's what to know about tennis balls.

06/01/2023

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01/01/2023

Happy new year to all my furbabies and their families. Can't wait to see you all soon for cuddles and sloppy kisses. Love from auntie Denise and uncle Brian xx

29/12/2022

Hi. An Elisha contacted me today about daycare for her puppy. Unfortunately I'm unable to respond on messenger. I'm completely full at the monent but could ask if anyone is available or could recommend dog walkers if that would help x

24/12/2022

Wishing all my furbabies and their families a very merry christmas and looking forward to seeing you all again next year. Thank you for letting me look after you all x

21/12/2022

Think monty getting into the xmas spirit

08/10/2022

Perfect saturday night

08/10/2022

Secrets of a Dog Walker 🐾💞

1. It's a lifestyle, not just a job. If you're in it for the money you've made a big mistake because a) you're never going to be rich, end of story; and b) you won't survive your first winter if that's your only motivation. We see these people come and go from time to time.

2. We talk to each other more than you might think. About the best walking boots, what clothing we are wearing for today's weather, our financial struggles, the traffic, dodgy men in the woods, fallen trees, etc. It's a lonely job but we have each other's backs from a distance.

3. We don't physically have eyes in the backs of our heads but we know so well the sound of every jingle of every ID tag, and every dog's individual footfall on the ground behind us, we may as well have.

4. We can't physically see round corners either, but we know so well each leading dog's body language in reaction to an oncoming person and/or dog that we may as well be able to.

5. We hear "Are they all yours?!" and "Wow you've got your hands full" at least twice a day, but we always smile and say "They keep me on my toes". Every. Single. Time. On sunny days , people will always say "I would love your job, strolling about in the countryside all day !" These people are nowhere to be seen when it's gale force winds, sheeting it down and your walking 5 strong, pulling dogs through the mud !

6. It actually breaks our heart when a dog moves out of our area, and we thoroughly investigate our replacement for our own peace of mind, even if the client hasn't asked us to. Let's not even talk about when they pass away, we feel every bit of grief too, more than owners might think.

7. If you peel back a few layers of clothing (depending on the season) you will find bruises, scratches and scrapes covering the whole of our bodies. Don't bother asking where they came from, we have no idea.

8. If you see a dog walker looking vaguely presentable on a weekday, you should send help, something is not right.

9. We love our clients' dogs as we do our own and will sometimes lie awake at night worrying about their injuries, illnesses, and behaviour problems. We can't help it after spending so much time with them. It hurts us when clients don't appreciate this.

10. Despite the financial uncertainty, the harsh winters, the blood, sweat and tears, it really is the best job in the world!

*** I didn’t write this originally and there was no mention of the original author unfortunately. Thank you to whoever wrote it! ***

26/08/2022

Think this lot are enjoying national dogs day

10/08/2022

Hot out there today so early beach day for the gang 😎

04/08/2022

There is a deer in the grounds of hylton castle which has been attacking people with dogs. Just be careful if walking in that area x

03/08/2022

Two partners in crime. Rolled in horse 💩.