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I have lived in Oxford for over 40 years, attending Matthew Arnold School, Oxford College, Buckingham Chilterns University and Oxford Brookes University. I am currently studying Canine Behaviour at the British College of Canine Studies, and will be providing behavioural advice as part of Walkies services soon. 

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After many years in management, consultancy and charity work, I set up Walkies in 2011 to provide a professional dog walking service in Oxford, making the decision that I wanted to work for myself, and there would be nothing better than working with dogs. Being bought up with dogs has given me a lifetimes experience of dog ownership, and I have worked hard to gain knowledge to enable me to reliably and safely walk dogs for my clients.

 

I have two  terriers of my own. Edward (AKA Ed) is my 'bonkers Border Terrier'. He loves walking with the Walkies dogs and has endless energy. He was badly treated as a pup and came to me as a very scared youngster, after spending the first 8 months of his life unsocialised. The world was a very scary place for him and now he lives life to the full.. I am also owned by Vera, my rehomed Jack Russel. As you would expect she is a girl who is full of zest, knows her own mind, but has amazing recall and is a total joy to have around.

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I also ride and keep horses. I have two, a nutty Welsh Cob, Storm,  and a  Welsh Part-bred, Biscuit, who I bred from my daughters jumping pony.

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I have  assistants who help me out, picking up dogs and walking with the group.

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