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Licks, Wags and Walks, Maidstone (2026)

02/04/2020

My apologies again for being so quiet on this page, with so many things going on out if the ordinary it knocks lots of things all around the place. The important thing is to keep supporting one another, motivating each other and most of all have fun with our animals while lots of us have so much time off of work!! 😁

A few things I have going on which are really exciting! I am working with Amy Walters of Amy Walters Designs to bring a brand image to the business, including a logo, advertising and getting my website up and running! It's all already looking fabulous thanks to her hard work and dedication 😊

I've been studying much harder for my degree to be ready to go into my third year, feeling much more motivated it's time to crack this course out and show everyone what I can really do! ❤

Lots more enrichment and training videos are upcoming, seeing as I have so much time I may as well make the most of it! Due to not yet owning a dog Rupert the rabbit will be doing the demonstrations as best he can!

Once this virus is over with I will be able to do many more demonstrations with dogs which will be super fun and exciting for both me and everyone following this page!

I hope you all stay in good spirits and I am still available for free online consultations, as well as dog walking for vulnerable people and frontline workers! Any questions or interested? Just drop me a message! 🐾🐶

24/03/2020

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24/03/2020

In regards to last night's announcement. I am still running the business online especially for consultations, behavioural assessments and dog walking for frontline and essential workers only!

All health and safety precautions are being adhered to and I would love to carry on hearing from you all that would like help, support and guidance.

17/03/2020

So as promised here are a few ideas for enrichment and mental stimulation along with Rupert doing some lovely demonstrations!

The first video is of an egg carton swing 😂 there are so many ways anything like old cardboard, toilet roll rubes or cartons can be used as enrichment, this just being one way upon hundreds! The idea is that he has to go up on his hind legs and snuffle through the hay to find the treats inside.

The second video is of a brown paper bag filled with goodies amongst the hay to encourage Rupert to open it anyway he can, whether this means chucking it around or simply biting a hole in it! He certainly has lots of fun with it for sure 😊

The third video is of a problem solving game that I bought from pets at home, with three settings but he is only demonstrating one in this video. The good thing with this is that it can be used over and over again and is unlikely to wear away nor can Rupert bite a hole in it. However he mastered all the settings very quickly which meant it was too easy for him therefore I don't use it very often but he still has fun when I do!

With enrichment the main purpose is to engage the problem solving and/or foraging part of the animal's brain to get them to work for their food. Something as simple as scattering their food instead of putting it into a bowl every time can really keep their brains engaged. It's like a mini treasure hunt!

They may need encouragement and guidance to succeed as they might not be used to it and can give up before they get the food if it's too difficult for them so try to balance the difficulty level. This is very similar for all animals!

Please research which materials are good to use for your own makeshift enrichment.
Recyclable materials are usually a good way to go. I use plastic bottles and milk cartons with dogs and maybe cats but I do not use them with small mammals as they are more at risk of ingesting the plastic and this can lead to death in extreme circumstances.

Animals should be supervised when given enrichment to ensure they do not hurt themselves with it or if something goes wrong then it can be dealt with straight away. Certain forms of enrichment are fine for the animal to be left alone with but again it's generally recommended that they are supervised while using enrichment. 😊🐾🐇

16/03/2020

Sorry for being silent the last few days, lots of things going on and all the panic of Covid! In light of this event I will be offering free online initial consultations and behavioural consultations! This is for all those that are vulnerable or worried about direct contact visits or are exhibiting symptoms of the virus.

Otherwise business remains as usual, I can still travel to client's houses if people would like so long as no one in the household is exhibiting symptoms.

If lock down happens, I will offer as much as I can online including online web chatting, messaging and viewing behavioural videos as part of a behavioural consultation.

Keep watch on this page for enrichment and mental stimulation games and activities for your animals. Especially if you can't go out to walk your dog, how are you supposed to keep them entertained when they can't go on their walkies!!! Find out over the next few days 😊

Please remember to be kind and helpful to everyone at this difficult time! 😊🐾

13/03/2020

The last one of my 4 main services is transportation!

Having a hard time finding taxis that will take you and you pet? Whether this be for a day trip out or a simple vet appointment, I will take you wherever you need to go! The only cost is mileage fees!

5 years experience driving so I am very confident behind the wheel and have lots of experience driving for hours at a time. Wherever you need to go I will do my best to accommodate 😊

Book a consultation with me if you would like a safe and reliable mode of transport! 🐾🚗

Pic of Rupert just because!

12/03/2020

Animal training services!

This again is for any animal! I mainly specialise with canines needing behavioural modification but I can cover a wide range of training needs.

This can be from basic obedience training or trick training to reactiveness towards humans or other animals or just simple toileting issues.

Unfortunately I am currently not holding any training classes but in the near future this will definitely be something that is going to be introduced to the business! 😊

I have contacts to help with any socialisation needs especially for puppies and this will be done on a 1:1 training session. I strictly only promote positive reinforcement and games for training. This does not mean your animal has to be food orientated in order to benefit from positive reinforcement. It means to find whatever best engages your dog for focus and attention and using that to our advantage in order to guide the dog on the path of making the right choices and having fun while doing so!

Prices will be discussed during the consultation session as this can vary greatly between individuals due to training needed and length of the session. Mileage fees may apply depending on your location and all new clients looking to book in my services must have a consultation beforehand 😊🐾

12/03/2020

So because I forgot to post yesterday I will do two posts tonight. Another main service I provide is pet sit ins and check ins.

This is for ANY animal that is considered a pet that needs looking after while you (the owner) are out of the house. Sit ins are great for pets that may be prone to separation anxiety and therefore a short visit would just not cut it!

Family emergency? Then just call me! If I'm free I will gladly help out if possible! During sit ins I will do whatever is applicable for the needs of that pet whether that be dogs (letting them out for toilet, feeding, playing, enrichment and possibly walking), or cats (feeding, playing, cuddling, letting out if applicable) or any other pet that would need longer than a 15-30 minute check up.

Check ins are perfect for those who maybe are only out for a short period of time and would just like someone to go to ensure their animal is safe and content. For instance those that have a new puppy or even if you just want me to go in to pop some food and water down for your beloved companion I am happy to do so.

With all sittings and check ins, a health check will be done during my session at least once and any needs applicable will be done which shall be discussed during the consultation.

Prices for sit ins are £10 per hour or a 6 block hour for £40. Overnight stays are £40 for 12 hours. 15 min check in is £5, 30 min check in is £10. Mileage fees may apply depending on your location.

10/03/2020

Daily post time! So from some feedback it seems clients have been slightly confused about what I offer or what my services entail so I thought I should go into some more detail about what each service entails for the next few days. Today will be about dog walking!

This service is for those who might be out at work all day or simply out all day and cannot take their pooch with them. This provides the perfect opportunity for your dog's day to be broken up so they are not alone for too many hours at a time.

Training will be provided on all dog walks, and all walks will currently be in public places at prediscussed destinations. Off lead will only happen after a minimum of 3 walk sessions and when I am confident the dog will reliably recall to me. Otherwise a long lead will be used for safety instead of off lead. Off lead/ long leads will only be used in quiet places and never beside a road.

Currently I am not offering group dog walks from different households, however if the dogs are from the same household I will walk them at the same time at a discounted rate per dog. Only 4 dogs maximum are walked at any single session.

Puppy walk sessions are restricted to 20 mins exercise time per session for their health welfare. If you still wish for an hour session the rest of the time will be filled with enrichment games and activities to stimulate their minds and hopefully tire them for once I leave until you return home.

Before and after walks the dog will be health checked and you will receive regular updates throughout the session however you would like. I use my own equipment including collars and leads however if you own a suitable harness I may ask to walk the dog with this instead of a collar. I strictly DO NOT use corrective equipment which are designed to inflict discomfort or pain on the dog, they are not necessary during my dog walks.

All new clients must have a consultation first before I take any bookings. This is so that we can agree upon the needs of yourselves and that of your dog to ensure everyone is safe, understanding and happy moving forward with the booking process.
Photo credit: Beth Watson

08/03/2020

Woohoo!! 100 likes everyone we did it!! That's incredible ❤😱 truly thankful for everyone's support, love and encouragement 😊 Rupert can hardly contain his excitement 🐰🐇 Such an exciting milestone 😊 onwards and upwards 🐶🐾

08/03/2020

Fantastic news! We have reached 91 likes already!! 😱😁 let's see if we can get it to 100 today! 😊 Lola is waiting anxiously to see if we can reach our goal! 😍❤❤

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