29/10/2026
💙 ONE YEAR FULL-TIME WITH RUFF DAYZ! 🐾
So, four weeks ago, I officially hit the one-year mark of running Ruff Dayz full-time. It’s taken me that long to figure out how to celebrate it on social media because, for some reason, it felt a bit strange to do so. But here goes…
When I left the police, I was broken. A combination of life events and the job itself had taken its toll, and I knew something had to change. I had to get out.
My own dogs helped me massively through that period, and what started as a little side gig gradually grew into the business I have today. 🐶
Fast forward to now, and I’m responsible for a whole lot more dogs (mostly bonkers ones 😂), and I genuinely LOVE getting up and going to work every day!
I get asked by a lot of my former colleagues, “Do you have any regrets?”
My answer? YES… I regret not doing it sooner! 😂
I know there are a lot of cops out there who are unhappy, who dream of getting out, or who wish they had another trade or something to fall back on. I was exactly the same. It’s easy to convince yourself that you can’t leave, that it’s too risky, or that you need to wait for the right time.
But sometimes, you have to take that leap of faith and back yourself.
If you’re reading this and you’re in that position, I’m not saying it’s easy, and I know everyone’s circumstances are different. But don’t spend years wishing for a different life while convincing yourself you can’t have one.
If you want out, start working towards it. You might just surprise yourself with what you can achieve. 💪
Leaving the police was the best decisions I’ve ever made.
I’ve found something I’m passionate about, I get to spend my days with dogs, and I’ve built something of my own that I’m genuinely proud of. None of it would be possible without the people who have supported me along the way.
So, a massive THANK YOU to all my clients, past and present, and all the wonderful Ruffers who have been part of the journey so far. Your support means more than you probably realise. 💙🐾
Here’s to many more years of muddy paws, bonkers dogs, muddy vans, and doing a job I love!
RUN. SNIFF. PLAY
