Meet your new dog walker

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m Holly!

I’ve been working with dogs since 2018, but before dogs took over my life, I actually studied photography. It turns out I didn’t quite fancy spending my days behind a camera after all - I wanted to spend them with dogs instead. So, that’s what I did!

I’ve always been a big believer in continuing to learn and improve. I want to be the best dog walker I can be, but more importantly, I want to be the dog walker I’d want my own dog to have. Someone who genuinely cares about the dogs they look after, understands that they’re all individuals and takes their responsibility seriously.

Gundogs have always been a particular interest of mine, and I’ve spent a lot of time doing gundog work and learning myself. I’m also very, very biased towards Labradors — Holly and The Dogs actually started out as a Labrador-exclusive business!

My approach is firmly force-free and reward-based. I want dogs to enjoy their time with me, whether that means racing around with their friends, stopping to sniff absolutely everything or exploring somewhere completely new.

For me, a successful walk isn't necessarily the one that leaves a dog exhausted. It’s the one where they’ve had fun, been able to be themselves and come home happy.

And when I’m not working, I’m usually out with my own fox red Labrador, Edie.