Paws 2 Walk

Hello clients and companion animals

Please help save Raheenwoods in Ireland!

Welcome to Paws2Walk

March 2019

Website under review & awaiting changes

Content

Happy Pets at Paws2Walk

Find me on The Good Dog Guide / NarpsUK & Dorset Dogs

Services

Getting to know me - Tracie Stevens

Sample of Testimonials

Our pampered pets in Corfe Mullen, Wimborne and Broadstone deserve the best

Dog Walking / Exercising & Pet VIP Days

Pet/House Sits and Special Events

Domicilliary Pet Care Visit

Pet Taxi (Pet to Vet)

"Aiming to be the best pet care service in East Dorset"

Thank you for taking time to view my website and profile. I provide a professional companion animal service within Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Broadstone and the East Dorset area..... walking and exercising dogs, pet feeding and visiting and minding pets in their homes while owners are at work or away.

...So what does it take to be one of the best companion animal pet services on your doorstep? It takes commitment to industry standards, knowledge, experience, skills and training to ensure a quality driven and reliable bespoke service.

If you are looking for a trustworthy, reliable and conscientious dog walker or pet sitter in Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Broadstone or East Dorset then you have pawsed at the right place.

My close friend is trying to raise funds to save a wood in Ireland, and I
have put a Just Giving Page on Crowd Fund together to help her raise the
much needed funds. Your help will be very appreciated!

Visit our Just Giving Page here .

Find local and national animal charities
Read the many testimonials & reviews
Browse through the pages
Take a look at the gallery
Search for information
Send me your questions

Hello and welcome to Paws2Walk website. Please take time to look around my website as you will find several interesting features. With information, advice and sign posting to a number of relevent services and organisations, I hope you will find something of interest to take away. Below is a guide to what you can navigate throughout the pages.

HOME:

Calender - Booking availability
Overview of services, experience & membership of NarpsUK
Happy Pets at Paws2walk
Where to find me on The Good Dog Guide, NarpsUK & Dorset Dogs
A bit more about services
Getting to know me
Flash Testimonials
Offering the best in pet care

ABOUT:

Special Care Pets
Community Engagement
Paws2Walk Mission Statement
Our Values and Standards
Code of Professional Standards
Area covered
Marketing Materials

SERVICES:

Professional Membership
Advice & Information
Has your pet gone missing?
Top 20 Tips - Health, care, well-being & safety
My previous experience
Services provided in East Dorset
Price Guide
Education - Continual Professional Practice

TESTIMONIALS

CONTACT

GALLERY

COLOUR	AVAILABILITY
	Available
	Unavailable
	Pending awaiting deposit

January 2019

February 2019

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
-	-	-	-	1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	-	-	-

April 2019

May 2019

June 2019

July 2019

August 2019

September 2019

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
-	-	-	-	-	-	1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29

October 2019

November 2019

December 2019

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
-	-	-	-	-	-	1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	-	-	-	-	-

January 2020

NarpsUK Member

As a full member of NarpsUK (National Association of Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers) I have access to animal experts via a 24 hour pet health helpline. This means I can better care for your pets and give you peace of mind through expert advice about your companion animal should this be required during the time they are in my care.

NarpsUK was established to raise industry standards and has developed a Code of Practice including training, education and to promote best practice for professional pet sitters and dog walkers.

On joining NarpsUK I enrolled and successfully passed their full training course called The NarpsUK Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business Course, an intensive twelve module learning and development course which incorporates animal health care, the law and pet first aid.

I hold the appropriate business insurance and have been fully screened through the national security checks called the Disclosure and Barring Service, often referred to as the Criminal Records Bureau check.

My Experience

Prior to Paws2walk I supported another pet minder as a co worker providing dog walking and home based visits. I have also cared for pets belonging to friends, neighbours and family members, besides providing pet care advice and information.

With substantial experience of caring for disabled animals or those with sensory loss, some of my previous pets have included walking a deaf dog who required hand commands as his main form of communication, .....sign language for dogs!

Known locally by several veterinary practices, wildlife services, pet store staff and existing clients I can provide excellent references and testimonials. I have the confidence, commitment and values to deliver the perfect pet care service to you and your pet in Corfe Mullen, Wimborne and Broadstone.

My Services

Services include dog walking and social exercising, visiting house calls to feed your pet, administer their medication and for basic health and well-being checks. House and pet sitting when owners are away and want an overnight live-in service.

Some owners have requested companion care - essential time spent entertaining and providing comfort and companionship to their animals. This is usually an hour and a half, slightly longer than the usual house visit. However, services in Corfe Mullen, Wimborne and Broadstone can easily be tailored to individual needs.

Doggy 'VIP day out' and 'Dog - Hosting' at your special event are services with a difference. You may not have previously considered this so please make contact for further details.

Holiday visitors to Dorset may find they require an Animal Aunty for the day. Where dogs are not permitted at certain events Paws2walk can offer care to cover these unpredictable events.

Domesticated animal care are not the only requests I receive. With extensive experience of caring for wildlife, some customers have requested visits to feed their wild garden birds, fox, badger, squirrel, hens and hedgehogs when on vacation or business trips.

At Paws2Walk, our aim is to ensure that pets and companion animals receive the highest standard of care, kindness and compassion. If your pets are happy, then we are happy.

By carrying out a full assessment and consultation we have the opportunity to understand you, your pet and what is important to them. We also provide care reviews, because just like people, our pets needs change over time.

Because many pets cope less well when their usual pattern of care changes, we aim to replicate their usual routine. By mapping the service as close to the care your pet would usually receive, this provides continuity to help maintain your pets confidence, trust and sense of security.

Paws2Walk has been a member of The Good Dog Guide, NarpsUK and Dorset Dogs for just over a year now. Several customers have found details about Paws2Walk from visiting these sites.

As a member of NarpsUK I completed specific training and passed an exam. Furthermore, both NarpsUK and Dorset Dogs have standards and guides outlining what is expected of professional dog walkers/pet sitters. These include a Code of Practice and the Doggy Do Guide, when out and about.

Options:

Socializing and group dog walking (up to four dogs)
One to one dog exercising where requested (check fees)

Both options include:

Collecting, transporting, returning dogs to their homes.
Drying (when wet) followed by a light groom

Dog VIP Day Out includes:

Personalised itinerary of events
Pick up & collect or drop off
Text/photo updates throughout the day

Include:

Celebratory events - Have your dog join you on your birthday, wedding or anniversary
Evening sits for those special nights out
Live in / overnight stay while owners are away

Benefits:

Turn lights on/off
Manage security alarms
Open/close curtains
Put out bins on waste collection days
Water house plants
Take mail in
Return to a clean home and a calm and contented pet

Pop-in visits for health & well-being checks
Home visits - to prepare and provide your pet's meal
Attend to their litter tray
Garden visits for older dogs
Puppy care checks
Light coat groom
Administer medication
Companion care - time entertaining /providing comfort. (Often requested for older / frailer pets)
Clean small animal houses/feed & play
End of life care, companionship and support
Small Animal Home Boarding

Transport to/from:

Non-urgent / routine veterinary appointments
Grooming parlours
Deliver / collect pets to / from local kennels & catteries.

Benefits:

Shaded rear windows
Air conditioning
Cooling mats
Safe crate - titanium safety crash tested cage
Safest travel harnesses
Pet ramp for older frail dogs
Comfort padded seating

At school the teacher often approached me to ask if I would take the classroom pet home for holidays… and of course it was always ‘yes’! From a young age mum and dad realized nothing would stop my natural affinity and connection with all animals. Essential qualities like kindness, patience, understanding and compassion were just part of my experience of growing up with parents who respected the environment and valued both companion animals and the wild animals that visited out garden.

READ MORE

Tracie was a star and was there to make sure he was looked after whenever my husband and I had commitments. We agreed that we would not leave Alfie with anyone else other than Tracie as they bonded so well and Alfie loved spending time with Tracie (I am certain the feeling was mutual). Tracie always showed such patience, understanding and insight into meeting and tending to all his very unique needs and habits.

She just understood him so well. One day we returned from an evening out and Alfie was ‘sparko’ (snores and all!) on Tracie’s lap. He must have weighed a ton! But it was obvious he had enjoyed his entertainment time and we didn’t hear a peep from him until morning.

Tracie also researched and recommended a Thunder Shirt to help reduce Alfie's noise anxiety around the time of Guy Fawkes Night.

Don't mess with me!... I'm a big softie really, Alfie. X

We just wanted to say a big "THANK YOU" for medicating Thomas and Hardy for us during our absence. We didn't worry whilst we were away, knowing you would be there for them and ensure they were given their medications and drops.

Our relative was full of praise with how you handled and dealt with our cats. we are lucky to have found you, and wont hesitate to recommend you to others. Warmest regards C & S

“Paws to Walk did an amazing job looking after our dog 'Autumn' for a week while we were away. Autumn was looked after in her own home to a level which exceeded our expectations. It was the first time in 12 years she had not accompanied us on holiday so I was apprehensive about leaving her. However I had nothing to worry about and she was cared for to a very high standard, we were kept advised at all times and received pictures and videos of Autumn while we were away. I would not hesitate to use Paws2Walk again, we made an excellent decision.”

black paw - Anna Collier

"I have just spent 4 days with my best friend Tracie, cos my mum had to go away to see family. I have visited all sorts of different places including Upton Country Park, Upton Heath and even Corfe!

I tried to behave very well and I think Tracie had fun too! My mum uses a wheelchair so I can't go to exciting places like I did with my friend Tracie! She even gave me a little treat sometimes! I had a really good time although it was nice to see my mum again once she safely returned".

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

With this in mind I research the top products available to ensure your companion animal has all the creature comforts they deserve. For example:

The safest car harnesses available, part of the legal requirements when travelling with animals
Safe Crate traveling cage for small to medium sized dogs. This crash tested titanium safe cage offers optimum safety and security to pets when traveling by car
Cooling mats, shaded rear windows and air conditioning for when it is hot
For the disabled and mature canine, a ramp which makes entry to the vehicle easier while helping to maintain their independence and pet dignity
Carrry harness for emergencies in the event of collapse
In car Animal First Aid kit
Paws2Walk identity discs should your dog become lost.

Your pet will have a unique 'Companion Care and Support Plan' identifying their personalized needs from:

An initial assessment
Free consultation
Free first trial mini walk for new dogs
Periodic reviews

We also have a Business Continuity Plan which includes 'risk management' associated with:

Extreme weather conditions
Unplanned client emergencies
Advice and support on lost and found pet

Please contact me for information/advice on how I can assist in meeting your companion animal's pet-centred needs within Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Broadstone and East Dorset