I didn't just grow up with dogs, I grew up in something close to a zoo. Raised on the outskirts of a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, my mother was the person the whole community turned to when an animal was in trouble. This included sick pets, injured wildlife, birds fallen from their nests. Our home was always full of creatures that needed care, patience, and someone who knew what they were doing. I was a very eager little assistant. Dogs have been central to my life since childhood. I have particular experience with Airedale Terriers and Scottish Terriers, and I've spent a lot of time caring for nursing mothers and their litters; including hand-rearing runts who needed extra attention and love. I understand dog behaviour, body language, and what it means to earn an animal's trust rather than just assume it. I've also taken several dogs through obedience school and they've all graduated. What I Offer Your dog won't just be walked, they'll be genuinely looked after by someone who reads animals well and takes their wellbeing seriously. I'm calm, patient, and attentive. I notice the small things. Whether your dog is confident and boisterous or anxious and needs a gentler touch, I'll adapt to them. I'm based in North Harrow and know the local parks and green spaces well — plenty of good routes for a proper off-lead run or a steady on-lead explore depending on what your dog needs. A Bit More About Me Outside of my work with animals, I'm a musician and work in film — which means I'm self-employed, keep flexible hours, and bring a lot of patience and attentiveness to everything I do. People who work creatively tend to notice things others miss — and I think that applies to animals too. If you're looking for someone who will treat your dog with knowledge, care, and genuine affection, I'd love to meet them. Feel free to message me for a free meet-and-greet. I like to get to know a dog before our first walk together.