Miles for Mutts

26/03/2023

We are pleased to announce that all of us here at Miles for Mutts have completed our Canine First Aid Training. Let's hope we don't have to use it!

28/03/2022

10/02/2022

We are recruiting! Due to expansion, we are looking to recruit a mature person to join our team on a part time basis. Applicants must drive and have their own car and be an experienced dog handler.

20/09/2021

We are delighted to announce that we now have a website
www.milesformutts.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.

Miles for Mutts is a professional and reliable dog walking service, whether it be on an ad hoc or regular basis. Registered with NarpsUK, are fully insured and CRB checked.

11/01/2021

07/01/2021

This makes my blood boil 😡

LOCKDOWN PUPS SENT PACKING BY FAMILIES WITH NO TIME FOR WALKIES
Hundreds of ''lockdown puppies'' that were purchased in the pandemic are being sold online or handed to rescue centres.
Disillusioned buyers say they are unable to cope with their dog's lifestyle or have found it too difficult to juggle work and a puppy. One, in Buckinghamshire, selling a six month-old collie-spaniel cross for £1,500, writes: Unfortunately, due to work commitments now we are no longer able to give him the loving and care he requires and deserves.

03/07/2020

Had to share this! So true....

🐶 written by a fellow dog walker 🐶 absolutely brilliant credits to Furry Dogmother 🐾 Sally Anne Cooper ❤️

'Secrets of a Dog Walker'

1. It's a lifestyle, not just a job. If you're in it for the money you've made a big mistake because a) you're never going to be rich, end of story; and b) you won't survive your first winter if that's your only motivation. We see these people come and go from time to time.

2. We talk to each other more than you might think. About the best walking boots, what clothing we are wearing for today's weather, our financial struggles, the traffic, dodgy men in the woods, fallen trees, etc. It's a lonely job but we have each other's backs from a distance.

3. We don't physically have eyes in the backs of our heads but we know so well the sound of every jingle of every ID tag, and every dog's individual footfall on the ground behind us, we may as well have.

4. We can't physically see round corners either, but we know so well each leading dog's body language in reaction to an oncoming person and/or dog that we may as well be able to.

5. We hear "Are they all yours?!" and "Wow you've got your hands full" at least twice a day, but we always smile and say "They keep me on my toes". Every. Single. Time.

6. It actually breaks our heart when a dog moves out of our area, and we thoroughly investigate our replacement for our own peace of mind, even if the client hasn't asked us to.

7. If you peel back a few layers of clothing (depending on the season) you will find bruises, scratches and scrapes covering the whole of our bodies. Don't bother asking where they came from, we have no idea.

8. If you see a dog walker looking vaguely presentable on a weekday, you should send help, something is not right.

9. We love our clients' dogs as we do our own and will sometimes lie awake at night worrying about their injuries, illnesses, and behaviour problems. We can't help it after spending so much time with them. It hurts us when clients don't appreciate this.

10. Despite the financial uncertainty, the harsh winters, the blood, sweat and tears, it really is the best job in the world 🥰

24/06/2020

We will be walking in the shade as much as possible and will encourage swimming wherever possible. We also offer a drop in service for Clients who do not want their dogs walked in the heat.

⚠️ Worryingly, heat stroke in dogs can be fatal in as little as 15 minutes. Don’t take the risk and make sure your pet isn’t overheating in the sun. If you think your dog has heat stroke, contact your vet immediately or, if out-of-hours, find your nearest emergency vet.

25°C= 77°F
30°C= 86°F
33°C= 91.4°F
35°C= 95°F
40°C= 104°F
180°C= 356°F

Some of the signs of heat stroke to look out for are; heavy panting, red eyes, red gums, hot skin, reduced activity, vomiting, collapsing and diarrhoea.

06/06/2020

Ginny and Ruby - what a gorgeous sky!