Author Archives: Jared Baldwin

Having started D4Dog walking in May of 2021, I had intended to give a 6 month update on the experience and journey (literally and metaphorically speaking.) Walking dogs has been a revelation, in many ways, there are so many unexpected events, pathways and emotions, not to mention learning about the area we are lucky enoughContinue reading “7 months on…”

When I started D4dogwalking 4 months ago, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. After almost 30 years working and training in education, I was used to the security of set pay, PAYE, familiarity and clearly defined roles and expectations – with a fixed annual calendar of immovable events… How quickly we forget those formerlyContinue reading “What have I learnt since May 4th?”

Well I certainly timed the opening of D4dogwalking well, it feels like it simply hasn’t stopped raining since May 4th! But I am confident that I absolutely have done the right thing – business is building nicely, I’m meeting some amazing dogs and their owners. Walking the dogs has been great if a little wetContinue reading “Two weeks on…”

Jessie a collie cross had a lovely time in Bakers Park and Bradley woods today. We started with some recall tests and obedience training, once they were passed with flying colours Jessie was able to fully enjoy the walk. The park was quite quiet, but she was able to say hello to a few newContinue reading “Jessie in the park and woods”

Seems we have timed the opening of D4dog walking to coincide with a change in the weather – its warmer, but after several months of clear dry weather, May has turned wet! Not that the dogs seem to mind of course! In fact with a lot more water in the streams and rivers they seemContinue reading “A change in the weather”

So quite a lot has been happening – May 4th was our official start date. We are pleased to announce that we are covered by Petplan Sanctuary insurance to ensure our clients have complete peace of mind while we walk their dogs. Petplan Sanctuary provides the following benefits in case of the worst case scenarioContinue reading “Up and Running!”

FOR OUR CLIENTS REASSURANCE AND PEACE OF MIND Duration: 23/04/2021 to 23/04/2022  Public Liability (£5,000,000) Professional Indemnity (£100,000) Loss/Theft of Keys (£10,000) Per animal Care Custody & Control of Animals (£1,250) Custodial Responsibility (£10,000)

As long term owners of large and giant breed dogs, we have learnt that in many ways our pups are not really seen as ‘dogs’ by many of the services that support dog ownership. Pre-the modern click button 24/7 online world, finding toys, beds, collars that were suitable for giant breed dogs was hard, sometimesContinue reading “Why offer a large and giant breed dog walking service?”