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A full one hours walk off lead ( if required)
Fully insured and council registered and police checked
Doggy First Aid certified
Safe walking area at Craigie woods, Cammo Estate, Lauriston Fields, Corstorphine Hill and weather permitting, River Almond
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4 customer reviews
Kirsty
Dog Walking
Jan is reliable and loves my dog so I couldn’t ask for more.
Brigid Whoriskey
Jan provides a wonderful service and truly loves the dogs in her care. My dog loves going out with her and she’s shown great flexibility when we’ve needed extra walks at short notice.
McGinley
Our Golden Retriever really looks forward to her walks with Jan Jan is reliable , professional , flexible and loves dogs. We have used Whistles now for over 5 years and nevertheless had a problem.Our dog occasionally spends time boarding with Jan and comes back tired but happy.We are glad to have Jan helping care for our dog. More...
Sarah
We have used Whistles for years and Jan is brilliant- she clearly really cares about the dogs (who love her!) and is always most helpful!
What do you love most about your job?
Being able to work with dogs and the amazing welcome I get when I come to collect them for their walk. Also having a job where I soend most of my time outdoors.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Working with animals is what I have always wanted to do. I am from a farming family, so have been brought up with animals and the outdoors. Dogs are social animals and I believe very strongly that they should not be left for long periods of time alone. When I first came to Edinburgh, I longed for a dog of my own, but working in the bank full time, there was no way I could have one at that time. However, I met a dog walker - this is 25 years ago, and there weren't many around then - I realised there was a way I could have a dog. After have my own family, it was a natural progression for me to become a dog walker. Its great that nowadays, you can have a dog, as well as working, without feeling guilty.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have 10 years experience in dog walking. I choose carefully selected dogs and take only small groups to quiet woods with no roads close by. I love animals, and will treat your dog as though he/she were my own. I use a praise and reward approach.
Your dog will be in a small group of hand picked friendly dogs - I do not take aggressive dogs.
They will be out at Craigie woods with their friends for a full hours activity, off lead and happy, and return home to you, happy, tired and contented.
I am fully insured and police checked.
Dog Walking
One hours off lead walks in woods at Craigie, Corstorphine Hill or Cammo Estate. Weather permitting i walk at River Almond and the beach at Cramond.
Free pick uo and drop off
Advice with training and ideas on how to manage separation anxiety when returning to work
