Doggy Walks'n'Play

28/05/2026

My job here is done

28/05/2026

We got some lovely sunny weather along comes some great photos shoots

28/05/2026

Here’s to all the dog walkers who have had to cancel walks this week.

To the ones living paycheck to paycheck, making the heartbreaking decision to put the welfare of the dogs first — even when rent is due, bills are piling up, and the food shop still needs paying for.

You are my heroes.

I feel incredibly lucky that my main outgoings are my vehicles, because I know for so many others, these weather extremes are hitting hard. And sadly, this is becoming our new normal — wet winters, unbearable spring and summer heat, one extreme after another.

Over the couple of years, so many new dog walkers have started their businesses, stepping into this industry at one of the toughest times imaginable.

The weather hasn’t just affected our income — it’s affected our mental health too. The stress, the uncertainty, the constant worry… it takes its toll.

And on top of all that, the cost of living has risen so dramatically.

Fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, insurance, food prices, rent, mortgages, utilities — everything has gone up, while many of us are earning less because of cancelled walks and unsafe temperatures.

It’s an exhausting balance trying to keep a business afloat while also trying to survive personally. For so many dog walkers, it feels like no matter how hard we work, we’re constantly trying to catch up.

But still, we keep going.

Why?

Because this is more than just a job to us. It’s a lifestyle. It’s a passion. It’s something we pour our whole hearts into every single day.

No matter the weather, no matter the setbacks, we continue showing up because we love these dogs like they’re our own.

So to every dog walker struggling quietly this week — I see you, I respect you, and I hope you’re proud of yourself for putting the dogs first, even when it costs you.

26/05/2026

CUSTOMER NOTICE
Wednesday 27th May dog walk pick up times may be earlier as the temperature is going to rise again at midday.

26/05/2026

Poor girl . they can get heat stroke and go down hill really quickly .this is why I cancel dog walks on monday and Tuesday to keep dogs safe this girl didnt go out for a walk but she as a short snout which makes it harder for them to breath which in these temperatures leads to difficulties with breathing and sweating she passed out with the heat in the house even though she had a cool mat and fan on her send her a big hugs xx

Lola does not look very impressed! Her owners called at 1:00pm today to say that she was panting and unable to move. They were advised to pour cold water over her and bring her to the practice as quickly as possible.

On arrival, Lola was admitted as she was suffering from heat stroke and had a significantly elevated temperature. We immediately began cooling measures, showering her with cold water until her temperature returned to normal.

Lola had not been out for a walk but had been indoors, where the temperature was around 26°C. After four hours at the practice receiving treatment and monitoring, she was well enough to return home.

Lola now has three fans keeping her cool and will be enjoying several cold showers each day — whether she approves of them or not!

24/05/2026

We are all loving the heat and sunshine .
CUSTOMER please be mindful that if the hot weather continues in to next week dog walks mite need to be changed for your doggos welfare .

Many thanks

20/05/2026

Be carefull if anyone is walking dogs in smithywood chapeltown two lads with balaclava on with black dog off with no lead on bit suspicious 🤔

19/05/2026

The mad man him self 🤣🤣 hes gorgeous life and soul

19/05/2026

This is harry his nickname used to be happy harry now its stalker harry he follows me everywhere and I mean everywhere yes even the loo

19/05/2026

What a pic its like hes meditating 🧘‍♀️