Hello! My name is Jayne, the owner of Waggin and Walkin...
My love for animals started many years ago, when I read an article about the bears that are poached from the wild and trained to 'dance' for tourists. My dream that day was to somehow give something back, to bring happiness, care and quality of life to all animals. Over the years, I have volunteered with the Siberian Husky Club, re-homing unwanted dogs at a wildlife sanctuary in Arizona. I have also worked at the Liberty Bear Sanctuary in Romania, and the Triaj Dog Shelter near Brasov.
Seldom has there been a time in my life that I haven't had one or more pets by my side. Over the years several dogs, including 5 Huskies, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and even a Minor Bird called Boris, have all made their way into my heart.
As a former Dog Groomer I have come to realize how much experience, time, energy and patience goes into caring for animals. As a pet owner I also realise how hard it is to entrust that responsibility to someone I don't know. Because of this, I created Waggin and Walkin!
The time had finally come to follow my dream of working with animals by doing what I love to do. I needed to feel like I was making a difference in the lives of others. I needed to run with the pack. I needed to roll around on the ground with all types of dogs and get big wet slobbery licks all over my face.
Waggin and Walkin was founded with one goal in mind, to provide the finest possible care to dogs, cats and all small animals. Pet care is a client service business that requires a deep level of trust and responsibility, along with an unabashed sense of love and caring for all animals. At Waggin and Walkin, we never forget our commitment to these core values and strive to be our best every day, no matter what the Milton Keynes weather throws our way. Our company is built on honesty, integrity, compassion and an unceasing desire to meet your dog's every need. We continually strived to surpass your every expectation. While we have fun doing what we do, we also take our responsibilities very seriously. We treat your dogs as our own because they really do become a part of our own Waggin and Walkin family. We want you to feel secure in the knowledge that your dog is being exceptionally well looked after whilst in our care.
CANINE ENRICHMENT is an absolutely essential part of keeping your dog HAPPY and HEALTHY and is an activity your dog finds innately satisfying. Here at Waggin & Walkin we use our expertise to provide the right interaction and activity to stimulate your dog(s) SENSES, ENGAGE THEIR MINDS and MOVE THEIR BODIES while having lots of fun!!
By having the right knowledge, qualifications and understanding this enables us to give the correct advice and care to you and your pet.
Over the years I have extended my knowledge and gained certification in:
* Pet psychology
* Canine communication
* Aggression awareness
* Professional dog walker
* Dog play, behaviour & handling
* IMDT Career as a dog trainer
* IMDT Perfect puppy
* IMDT Canine adolescence
* Loose lead walking
* Advanced Emergency Animal First Aid
* Canine First Responder
* Covid 19 Disease Control For Pet Professionals
With our top-notch team of knowledgeable, professional and compassionate animal carers, Waggin and Walkin seeks to provide the best to its canine clients every day, throughout the Milton Keynes area. We invite you and your dog to give us a try and learn for yourselves why we are delightfully different in lavishing your pet. As part of the Waggin and Walking family, you can expect the best. Your dog's happiness, comfort and safety will always be our highest priority.
Meet The Team
Nicky – Team Manager
Hello! My name is Nicky and I’m the team manager here at Waggin & Walkin.
I have worked with dogs since the age of 14 starting in kennels and rescue centres. This inspired me to further a career in working with animals. I then went on to complete a 2 year course and gain a Btec National Diploma in animal care and welfare. From here I fine tuned my skills and became a professional dog groomer. I happily continued in this profession for many years before taking time out to be a mum.
I have been a professional dog Walker working alongside Jayne and the team for the past ten years. It’s the perfect for job for me! Dogs are my passion and I love each and every one of them. I consider them all my extended family and seeing them happy and having so much fun on their walks really makes my day!
I currently have a beautiful black Labrador of my own called Bella who knows most of the Waggin & Walkin family! She has worked with us as a stooge dog for helping integrate new dogs into our care and helping with socialisation.
Over the years I have always continued to further my knowledge in the canine world. Particular areas of interest for me are canine ethics, communication, behaviour and body language, canine mental health and welfare. I strongly advocate the importance of canine enrichment for mental health and well-being. I tailor my walks to include as much positive stimulation for the dogs as possible.
I have completed several courses and gained certification with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers. These include:
*Perfect puppy
*Career as a dog trainer
*Canine body language
*Aggression and rehabilitation
And most recently,
*4 day practical instructor’s course.
I also hold additional qualifications in pet psychology, canine communication, disease control for pet professionals, dangerous dog handling, and loose lead walking as well as being a canine first responder.
I have good knowledge and experience of most breeds, big and small. My aim within the company is to ensure that your dog is always happy, stimulated and loved whilst in my care. You can rest assured that all aspects of canine welfare are met to the absolute best of my ability. I am also able to offer any tips and advice with general training issues, behaviour and socialisation.
Erin
Hi there, my name is Erin.
Whilst I am originally from Ireland, I spent my childhood living in England, The Czech Republic and Germany. I moved back to the UK after school, where I started studying English with the Open University and working with the fantastic team at Waggin’ & Walkin’. In my spare time I enjoy my volunteer work with Girlguiding, where I am a Rainbows, Brownies and Guides leader. I have always been a dog-lover; our family dog, Cosmo the chocolate Labrador, has been with us since he was 8 weeks old and I enjoyed taking him to his puppy classes. Since moving to Milton Keynes during the pandemic, I have acquired a rather dopey terrier-cross called Waffle who insists on taste-testing any new treats I take to my doggies at work! I’m also fully qualified in Canine first aid.
Leanne
Hi there my name is Leanne.
I have had a love for animals all my life. I have been rescuing and rehoming animals for the last 15 years from small pets to dogs. Caring for animals has always been a passion of mine even more so those in need. After rehoming several dogs over them years, I then became dog fosterer mainly street dogs from Romania and Hungary. This made me want to pursue a career with animals. Since then I have completed a range of courses and diplomas in animal & canine care. To date I have certifications for, canine first aid, dog aggression, canine communication, loose lead walking, pet nutrition, pet sitting and dog walking, pet psychology, animal physiotherapy, veterinary support assistant, and introduction dog trainer.
I joined Waggin & Walkin in 2021 and I absolutely love my job! I get to spend time with great animals whilst out on some amazing adventures. With the added benefit of being in the great outdoors.
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