We are over the moon with the service that Mel from Walkies has given our two dogs. We have two Labradors, Sophie 7 and Jessica 5 months – a challenge in itself!. Sophie is still adjusting to Jessica so I was really concerned at having to leave them. Then I found Mel and my worries were totally resolved. From the moment we met, Mel gave me confidence that she would not only cope well, but would really enjoy looking after our dogs. She wanted to know all about their behaviour patterns, their likes and dislikes. She listened to my worries and explained how she would handle the dogs, and meet their differing needs. Mel has looked after the dogs several times now – she has fed them, played with them, trained them a bit and generally loved them. They have had lots of fun and I believe that secretly, think I am a bit boring now! But I can put up with that!!! Thanks Mel – I recommend you highly to any pet owner who really cares how their dogs are looked after. Linda - Sophie & Jessica's owner
I had already had 4 dog walkers when Mel was recommended to me. My problem was I had rescued 2 dogs from the Caribbean who both had medical problems were very antisocial and not used to other dogs, so they needed to be walked separately. Most dog walkers wanted to walk groups of dogs at a time or the ones who were willing to walk mine separately were very inexperienced and could not cope with my boisterous as yet untrained dogs. As soon as Mel started walking and looking after my dogs everything fell into place. The main ingredient missing from other dog walkers was common sense and Mel had lots of it. Some days due to various ailments and injuries my dogs do not want to go for a walk so she will sit with them and play with them, she will take them on a long walk or depending on their mood a short stroll. She is in tune with them and very experienced at looking after and training dogs, she is able to tell if a dog is scared, unwell or misera