Walkies with Jo Fox

25/03/2025

When the owner says Hettie will think he is a real life Barbie Doll 😂 Day two and Hettie is deciding which hair style suits him the most. 🤪❤️

17/03/2025

A Special Goodbye to Willow

Dear Willow,

It’s so hard to believe our walks together have come to an end. You will always be my first professional dog walking companion, and for that, I will forever be grateful. From the very start, you showed me the joy and challenges that come with being a dog walker, and you've left such a lasting impact on me.

Today, instead of our usual walk, I’ve had the pleasure of spending the day with you, cuddling on the sofa and just enjoying your sweet company. It's a perfect reminder of how special you are, and I will cherish those moments.

You’ve been such a fantastic dog to walk, always walking well with any dog and wearing that big goofy smile on your face. You’ve made every walk feel like a new adventure, and for that, I’m thankful.

Now, as you move to your new home, I want to wish you, your family and your new dog walker all the best. Even though I won't be walking you anymore, you’ll always have a special place in my heart as the first dog I took on when I started this business.

A huge thank you to Sue and Georgia for trusting me with Willow. Your support helped me not only start this business but grow it into something I truly love and have a passion for. Because of you, I get to turn what I love into a career that brings happiness and love to the dogs, their families, and to me as well.

Willow, I will miss you, but I’ll never forget the memories we made. Take care, sweet girl, and know you’ll always have a special place in my heart.

With love,
Jo and as always the Small Foxes 🦊 🐾

10/03/2025

What a wonderful weekend of walks and garden fun. Olive our weekend walker came and chilled all weekend as the weather was too nice for her to be in her flat, and well, we like her company. Queen Orlie took to her throne nicely, we barely hearing a peep out of her, she was good as gold, we can’t forget Dougie how came for a short midweek stay as well as mango and chutney who we fitted in for a trial night. A short and sharp visit for Greggy, with a longer trip planned soon. And our beloved Teddy who has pretty much been with us a month went home. I have to say Seb was heart broken to coming home from school to see everyone had left.

3 days of a quiet home before the mad house erupts again. Whilst the kids feel it’s quiet I have picked up additional walks as well as fitness classes to keep me busy. No one like a slow pace in this house 🙂 especially me 🏃🏻 🐾

07/03/2025

Today, I’m reflecting on my journey as a mother, balancing work, life, and everything in between. I became a mother 11 years ago to my son, and 8 years ago to my daughter. Each day, I’m reminded of how much I’ve learned and how far I’ve come.

Yesterday was World Book Day, and as usual, my daughter Henrietta couldn’t decide what to wear. My advice was simple: wear what makes you feel good. Whether it’s dressing up as Captain Underpants or going in your knickers and a cape, it’s about comfort and confidence. In the end, she chose an outfit that made her laugh—Death or Ice Cream. She was a bit nervous at first, thinking it might not be appropriate for school, but I reassured her that it was totally fine and that it was a book we got from an author who visited her school. She wore it with pride.

Fast forward 24 hours, and I’m preparing for a networking event. I had warned Henrietta we’d need to start our dog walk early, but she wasn’t thrilled. However, when it came time to help me choose my outfit, she lit up. We danced around the house in our pajamas, laughing and reminding each other to love our bodies just as they are, flaws and all. It was a beautiful moment of self-acceptance.

During our walk, she asked me if I enjoy my jobs and what I used to do. Explaining my career to her is always a challenge—I’ve worn many hats over the years, from event manager, fitness training, dog boarding and most recently support a friend with his own business. My career path hasn’t been traditional, and I’ve never stuck to one company. But I’ve learned that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to what makes a fulfilling life or career. I told her: You don’t need to decide your future at any age. Do what makes you happy, and take each day as it comes.

I didn’t follow the typical path—I left university nine months in, switched careers, and took risks. Some things worked out, others didn’t, but I’ve embraced the twists and turns. And that’s the message I want to pass on to her: it’s about embracing life, enjoying the ride, and knowing that even when the road is winding, you’re still heading in the right direction.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, I think about the women—mothers, daughters, colleagues, and friends—who’ve shaped my journey. Every woman I know is doing her best, juggling careers, family, and everything life throws at us. Some are content with the paths they’ve chosen, others are still figuring it out. But we are all striving to be the best versions of ourselves, and that’s what makes us strong.

As mothers, we have the power to encourage our children every single day to be the best version of themselves—whether they are sons or daughters. It’s important that they know their worth isn’t defined by their job titles or achievements. Let’s teach them to embrace their uniqueness and follow their passions, no matter where the journey takes them.

And to everyone reading this: Whether you’re a woman, a man, or anywhere in between, remember that different perspectives matter. We’re all on this journey together, doing our best to navigate life. Let’s celebrate each other’s efforts, break barriers, and inspire the next generation to live fearlessly.

Here’s to embracing every twist and turn, and to making every moment count. 💪


Charlie Metcalfe Village Hotels
Chris Rooks Future Balance

06/03/2025

One morning walk with a group of 5, followed by 3 very exhausted puppies x

28/02/2025

The Ridgeway is our playground and we are grateful for living in such a peaceful setting.

It’s been a busy week of walks, boarders and new meets, this is a collection of my walks over the last 5 days.

Ozzy, Taylor, Orlie, Teddy, Peanut, Pepper, Willow. Olive, Maisey, Honey, Shadow, Bella & Otto.

I think that was our main groups this week.

24/02/2025

We love a big morning walks, now off to teach Aqua whilst my team go home for their little sleeps. 🐾 💙 💜 🐾

22/02/2025

This week has been a fantastic week, but after a few days in a camper van I was struggling with fatigue. I felt amazing yesterday when I walked to the top of a hill with my buddies and realised I was the luckiest person in the world. What a week back we have had.

22/02/2025

06/02/2025

I had the best birthday morning today. A wonderful long walk with my beautiful boys and girls. Lewis, Willow and Wilf, ran and played with Puppy Custard up and around the fields. The magical mist made for a magical back drop to the most wonderful birthday mornings. I cannot wait for the spring. I think I may actually quit the fitness industry, just so I can spend the days outside (shhhhhh don’t tell me fitness clan I said that haha) ###x ohh and a wonderful family dinner and beautiful gifts from the family

31/01/2025

SOMETIMES WE ALL GET IT WRONG!!!. Picked up my guys for a walk after teaching Pilates and Strength, went to put my boots on to find they weren’t in the van. 🤦‍♀️. So choices, gym trainers or pretty trainers 🤔. Opted for pretty trainers and a cleaner route, hoping the guys don’t trample on me 🤣 - UMM that lasted 5 minutes until a tractor came passed and we tucked in.

28/01/2025

We welcome new regulars to our home this week with the introducing to Spencer, Bella and Shadow for walks and day care. Boarding hits the ground running after a slow start to 2025 as we took a few weeks off boarding. I have to say it was 3 days until I realised something was missing in our house, it was so quiet, it was so still, then I realised I was missing a house companion. That all changed when Lewis came to stay from yesterday. Welcome all xx

15/01/2025

I barely ever post about my fitness clients. Because that bit is more my hidden sanctuary. But seeing this posted on LinkedIn, I just had to share.

12/01/2025

Such a lovely way to spend a weekend. A walk with the kids and Olive our Bishopstone lovely. We even found ourselves some new friends.

01/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE. I’ve still not got the box of Doggy Xmas Gifts out to anyone. Sadly two courses of antibiotics and allot of rest.

BUT regardless of that. I know that January is about planning 2025, so get planning those holiday and sort out your boarding before pressing book on that hotel or flight. Theirs a free dog gift for everyone who books with me 🤦‍♀️😛😂

Thank you for support us throughout 2024, we’ve had an absolute blast and can’t wait to repeat the boards in 2025 and grow the walks.

Love also and thank you xx also please please tag me in any posts and if you get the chance recommend me be giving me a review.

See you all in 2025 x

23/12/2024

To all my beautiful boards and walks I wanted to hand deliver a little Christmas treat to you this week. Sadly a trip to the doctors today confirmed a double ear ans chest infection. Good news is I’ll bounce back within 24 hours once the antibiotics kick in.

I promise I will hand deliver these between Xmas and New Year. But until then you will just have to accept this vertical hug from me and the kids.

Thank you for all the support throughout 2024. We look forward to seeing you all again throughout 2025 and onwards.

And to the dogs coming to stay Xmas and new year, hurry up and get here, I need so fury cuddles. 🥰 thank you for my walks today who understood I needed to extend the weekend by a day to recover x

09/12/2024

Three weeks of Rusty comes to a close. Tomorrow our beautiful Rusty goes home, he truly did become one of the family. With his owners away for a long period of time, we had the pleasure of Rusty on a longer term board of 23 days. He came on all of my walks, played with my guys, big and small and cuddled allot with me and the children (mainly me, I stole this one 🙂 ).

Whether you’re away for a night or a number of weeks in 2025 please consider your boarding options soon. Don’t leave it to the last minute, you want to know the home and family having your dogs will love them as much as you do. And they are registered.

05/12/2024

We welcome the beautiful Greggy to join Rusty and the family for 24 hours. I nice walk and now I have two giant sleeping babies x