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08/02/2023

Great mix of pups today

06/02/2023

Stunning day today

03/02/2023

Beach fun

14/07/2022

Walking dogs on a hot day

29/06/2022

This is a group message to all my lovely customers. Please do read it all, I apologise it's long.

I've had to reconsider if my business is viable and have tried hard to absorb the increasing costs, but in diesel alone it is costing up to £50 a week extra. I know everyone is in the same boat, but I can't continue the business in it's current form. I'm going to have to make some changes.

From 1 August there will be a collection and drop off charge. 50 pence charge for each pick up and drop off within Exmouth. If I'm collecting multiple dogs from the same home there will only be one charge. For dogs in Budleigh it will be a £1 charge for each collection and drop off. Exeter will be £2 each way. Woodbury and Lympstone will be 50 pence if combined with a walk but if I'm making a special journey to collect dogs for day care or boarding at a set time it will be £1 each way.

I can walk up to 6 dogs at a time. In the past I've fitted in last minute dogs because if I had 6 dogs already booked I'd split the group and take the extra dog and walk twice. I now can't afford to do an additional trip to the common for one extra dog. I will still do my best to fit in last minute bookings but I wanted to explain why I've had to say no to many of you recently. If I have space in a planned walk I'll still happily take your dogs with minimal notice but please try and book early to guarantee I can fit you in.

Following on from my explanation on number of dogs I can walk, I now have to invoke my cancellation policy. If I'm not given 7 days notice all walks and daycare will have to be paid in full minus any collection or drop off charge. They can not be credited for another day.

I will continue to not charge a retainer to my school workers for holidays but I'd really appreciate if you give me some heads up on when your holidays are as I don't have children so don't automatically know when school holidays are including inset days.

I know this is a difficult conversation, but if you plan to stop using me due to these changes or reduce your bookings I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know so I can seek to fill your spot. This includes my regular customers who don't have set days and book as and when, because I currently average out your bookings and include them in my business planning. I'd rather know than just wait to find out if you'll book me again.

I love your dogs and my job but sadly this is about if I continue the business or not. I don't do one off dogs as a friendly stable group is more important and your pups are like family to me, which is why I'm being as open as I can to explain why I'm having to make these changes.

26/06/2022

Sunday walkies with a twist...

24/06/2022

Ooooo, Beeeeetty!

24/06/2022

Oh dear, Betty

15/06/2022

Enjoying the shade

09/06/2022

13/04/2022

Easter Wednesday Walkies