Kerry's K9's

28/05/2026

Here's a few pics so far from this week 😊 I'm so relieved the weather has cooled off a tad now, much nicer for walking ❤️

27/05/2026

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Here’s to all the dog walkers who have had to cancel walks this week.

To the ones living paycheck to paycheck, making the heartbreaking decision to put the welfare of the dogs first — even when rent is due, bills are piling up, and the food shop still needs paying for.

You are my heroes.

I feel incredibly lucky that my main outgoings are my vehicles, because I know for so many others, these weather extremes are hitting hard. And sadly, this is becoming our new normal — wet winters, unbearable spring and summer heat, one extreme after another.

Over the couple of years, so many new dog walkers have started their businesses, stepping into this industry at one of the toughest times imaginable.

The weather hasn’t just affected our income — it’s affected our mental health too. The stress, the uncertainty, the constant worry… it takes its toll.

And on top of all that, the cost of living has risen so dramatically.

Fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, insurance, food prices, rent, mortgages, utilities — everything has gone up, while many of us are earning less because of cancelled walks and unsafe temperatures.

It’s an exhausting balance trying to keep a business afloat while also trying to survive personally. For so many dog walkers, it feels like no matter how hard we work, we’re constantly trying to catch up.

But still, we keep going.

Why?

Because this is more than just a job to us. It’s a lifestyle. It’s a passion. It’s something we pour our whole hearts into every single day.

No matter the weather, no matter the setbacks, we continue showing up because we love these dogs like they’re our own.

So to every dog walker struggling quietly this week — I see you, I respect you, and I hope you’re proud of yourself for putting the dogs first, even when it costs you.

25/05/2026

Dog of the Week🥰

Name: Merlin
Nicknames: Merlz, merly wurly (who's tail is curly🤣...don't judge me😉)
Age: 5½
Breed: sprocker spaniel
Favourite treat: liver cake
Best friend: Talisker or Poppy, oh or maybe Lily, he'd struggle to choose
Favourite type of walk: sniffy off lead, lazy plod!

Merlin is a quirky lad, who I've walked since he was a teeny puppy, he is the sweetest, most loving boy ever, and although I say it myself, he absolutely loves me... But loves my son Jack more🤣
He can be a tad nervous with some things and needs gentle encouragement at times, my son swears he's autistic🤣 (I know his mam won't mind me saying this, my son is autistic too and they make a fab duo😉) he's a creature of habit and absolutely loves routine, he was so fed up when we changed vans, as he liked his old kennel better, but happy with his new bedroom now🥰
Merlin is the laziest spaniel I have ever met, his mam is very outdoorsy and loves to hike, and she got Merlin as a hiking partner, Merlin would sooner have a quick nip round the block and lie on the sofa all day🤣
Merlin can not walk past a park bench or wall, without jumping onto it, and giving you a big kiss while he's up there 🤣

25/05/2026

HOT WEATHER,🥵🐕
Hi everyone! To protect your pups from the heat, walks will be shortened while it's hot for safety. We will stick to the shade and grass where possible to protect their paws. Don't worry—I will still come and see your dog/dogs if you're out at work, to make sure they've been to the toilet and are comfortable, but won't put their health at risk
Many thanks for your understanding
Kerry xx

21/05/2026

Some pics from this week🥰

18/05/2026

Dog of the Week🥰

We start our 'dog of the week' with this boy,

Name: Talisker
Nicknames: Tal, Big lad, Tally man
Age: 11
Breed: Black Labrador
Favourite treat: any, but loves schmacco or carrots
Best friend: Merlin, but also loves Bonnie and Willow too,
Favourite type of walk: sniffy off lead

When I started walking him, he had a cocker brother called Harris,
When they were younger they were absolutely ball crazy and loved running and playing with the ball, but as they grew older, the vets advised that he didn't play with the ball so much as his joints were becoming a little stiff and sore, sadly Harris suddenly went over the rainbow bridge a short while ago, and we were all absolutely heartbroken, especially Talisker,
Tal gets along with everyone, he's a very sweet and friendly boy who will do anything for a piece of treat, or a carrot! (Yes, this boy adores slices of carrot😉)
Talisker can be walked with anyone/everyone, he just loves everyone, even irritating puppies🥰

15/05/2026

A client of mine has said she'd love me to tell everyone all about a 'dog of the week' she loves to see all the pictures every week, but would love to know who is who and what they are like, likes, dislikes etc....
So, from next week, I think I will give it a go, I will share a picture and tell everyone all about that particular dog😊
If anyone else has any suggestions of what they'd like to see, please feel free to tell me, and I'll do my best to do it 😊 x

15/05/2026

Photos from this week🥰

15/05/2026

Happy 10th birthday to my baby girl, Daisy has been with me since she was around 18 months old, and was a challenging pup, (that's not what her mam called her, but we will be polite😉🤣) she's absolutely lush, Maxine and Yasmin thought you'd like some of these pics ###

12/05/2026

Here's a few pictures for you🥰 we've had a nice couple of days so far this week,🥰

12/05/2026

Happy 12th Birthday to my gorgeous girl Luna, she was one of my very first work dogs, and she's very special, lots of love and tickles being sent her way ###