Hi, I’m Jon, I have worked outdoors for most of my career and the opportunity to join my sister in this business was too good to ignore. At university I studied Environmental Conservation and this gave me an appreciation of nature and wildlife. I spend most of my spare time roaming the country seeking out rare butterflies so dog walking allows me to combine my passion for the outdoors with my love of dogs. It really is the perfect job!

As a child I was terrified of dogs, I would run and jump in to the nearest adult’s arms at the first sight of one. My parents worked hard to help me overcome my fear and it was thanks to my Nan and Grandad’s poodle Sam that I realised dogs really are man’s best friend. He barked a lot which was scary at first but once we got to know each other all we did was play. He was such a clown and very loyal.

Later we got our own dog, my best girl, Tamsy the miniature schnauzer. She was as mad as a box of frogs but the most gentle and loving of dogs. Training her was great fun and walking her introduced me to lots of other dogs who would always come to me for a fuss. Others have said that I have a natural affinity with dogs and I do think that they can tell those who enjoy interacting with them from those who don’t. 

Beth’s current dog, Leah, was quite aggressive when we first met but within an hour we were best buds and now she jumps on me as soon as I arrive, whether that was entirely down to me or the table scraps I fed her we’ll probably never know for sure, but I like to think that I’ve played a part in calming her, building her trust and helping her to see men as less of a threat.

I have gained experience caring for dogs in their own homes through friends trusting me to take care of their pets knowing they’ll be in safe hands while they are away and the dogs have always seemed to enjoy themselves. I am qualified in dog first aid and DBS checked. I look forward to meeting you and your pets.