Poppy’s Adventures

30/06/2024

Took Poppy along to my Sons birthday party today. She was so excited and fidgety to start with which was expected as she just wanted to join in the fun. But she soon chilled out and was happy just watch, the training at remaining calm in busy places continues 😁

29/06/2024

Little treat for poppy tonight, some natural Greek yogurt with her biscuits. It was very much enjoyed 😁

28/06/2024

Little training session for Poppy today we went and sat outside the school at home time. Just wanted her to sit and observe. This is a good little exercise to teach your dog to switch off in busy places. I know this was hard for poppy and a real test to her patience as she just wants to be everyone’s friend, but she did really well for her first time. Thank you to soggy paws Whitchurch for the idea

28/06/2024

Pet Taxi
•Drop off & pick up from vets
•Drop off & pick up from groomers

27/06/2024

We are now back from holiday and ready to take bookings for when we open on Wednesday 🥳

18/06/2024

Now you can spot us when we’re out and about

18/06/2024

Pet Sitting:
Leave your pet in the comfort of their own home whilst you go on holiday. This will be pop ins/ walks depending on your pets needs. This service is available for small animals, birds, cats and dogs

17/06/2024

Pop In Visits:
15 or 30 minute visit to let your pet out to the toilet and have a fuss/play.

17/06/2024

Walks:
Our walks can be tailored to your dogs needs. You can book one off walks or block booking

17/06/2024

Now taking bookings for meet & greets for when we open !
All clients will need to do a meet & greet these can be done in your home or on a walk

16/06/2024

Tails.com have sent poppy some discount codes to share with her friends. You’ll get your first month free and £10 off your 2nd comment below to get your code 🐶

16/06/2024

Price List:
30 minutes £10
1hour £15
2hours £25

16/06/2024

Areas covered:
Whitchurch
Freefolk/Laverstoke
Overton

16/06/2024

This morning Poppy’s adventure took her down round the weir in Whitchurch were she encountered some ducks up close which she was quite unsure about. She then had her off lead time and her recall was excellent today as there was people walking in front off and she was dying to run off and say hello but she resisted (she’s only 5 months old) we then sat on the town bench so she could watch the world go by as she still finds the sounds of motorbikes & lorry’s scary.
She’s now crashed on the sofa 😂

14/06/2024

I feel this is an important subject and something all pet owners who pay a dog walker should be looking at. As I dog owner myself when asking for recommendations for pet sitters etc. I have had random people message me offering to look after my pets but none of them run a pet business or have insurance so please be careful.
Rest assured when we open on the 3rd July we will be insured with Petplan and I will happily provide proof of insure for any prospective clients

It can be overwhelming for someone looking for a dog walker or a pet sitter and seeing prices wondering why someone charges between £10-15 a hour for a walk while others charge £20-25 a hour for a dog walk.

Some anwers could be a liveable wage,
Insurance or experience.

The question is, how do you know who to trust and who would be best for your dog?

ALWAYS ALWAYS ask your walker for their Insurance information. Below is the MINIMUM requirement for a dog walker to have. This only covers if your dog potentially causes injury to a member of the public.

What if your walker transports your dog in their car and gets in a accident and your dog is hurt?

What if your walker looses your dog on a walk and they go missing?

What if your walker is entering your home when your not there and something happens?

These things aren't normally mentioned, or even thought of because these things MIGHT not happen but what if they do?

There are a few instances where I've had clients or people I know trust someone with their dog and something goes wrong. That person then cannot be held accountable.

I am fully insured for the following

Dog walking
Pet minding
Pet sitting
Pet transportation

And everything the above entails and every eventually so your pets and myself are safe and covered in case anything happens.

This is always available for people to see when requested. But I also notice people don't ask.

So essentially any person can call themselves a dog walker and a pet sitter and look after your pets or walk your dogs.

This shouldn't be a thing. In my eyes it's not safe. Everyone should have insurance and be held accountable.

If someone isn't covered to walk your dog and you have not seen the PROOF, they are insured as a professional business. They should not be walking your dog.

Just ask yourself the what ifs?

WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENED?

It's not worth your dog/pets safety.

14/06/2024

OPENING 3rd July !!!

14/06/2024

Hi, my names is Jo and I’ve finally decided to take the plunge and start my own pet services business.
I have a first & extended diploma in animal management
Below are my 2 dogs poppy & Rolo