I’ve grown up with animals all my life and couldn’t imagine it any other way! I’ve had everything from Rhodesian Ridgebacks to miniature Dachshunds — who, in my opinion, can be even cheekier than the bigger breeds. I have also bred and raised both breeds myself. Over the years I’ve also looked after chickens, quails, and even a hamster, so I’m very used to animals of all shapes and sizes. On top of that, I’ve spent the past ten years helping families with dog and cat sitting, often alongside house sitting, so I know how important it is to be reliable and trustworthy. Training and good manners have always been a big focus for me — growing up with three siblings meant my dogs needed to have great temperaments in a busy, lively home. I love taking dogs out for long walks in parks or pretty green spaces, and I’ll happily go for a run with them if they’ve got energy to burn. I really enjoy spending time with animals and making sure they’re happy and well cared for.