Qualifications, Experience and Testimonials
Lora
While I have never been fortunate enough to be a dog parent myself until now (due to rigorous working hours in my previous jobs & career in international hotel management in the United States, Ireland, Greece, the Czech Republic, and Australia), - and after that, supporting people with special needs on a full time basis-, I have since increased & broadened my experience with animals in the past 5 years, both through many hours of volunteer dog walking (both in shelters and through dog walking agencies) but also by reading a vast array of dog related books/literature. The latter has actually become my favourite passtime!!
I have also attended a number of intensive dog training, behaviour, and grooming courses and seminars and received a number of certificates, some of which include:
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Canine First Aid
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Animal Behaviour & Welfare
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Pet Professionals Certificate of Achievement
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Canine Psychology-Understanding the Modern Dog
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Dog Training Instructors Foundation Course (APDT)
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Pet Carer Award for 2018 (Friends For Pets)
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Certificate of Excellence in Intensive Dog Grooming
* Certificates available on request
What Other People Say
Tim W.
"Lora has looked after our cat Lyra on many occasions, and she always does a fantastic job! She really cares about the animals she looks after, and goes above and beyond to care for them and to make sure too that we know they are happy, safe and well. I would strongly recommend Lora as a pet sitter, our cat Lyra loves her and I'm sure your pets will love her too!"
Claire F.
"I would highly recommend Lora for dog walking/pet sitting, she has been a life saver for my longer days at work and always sends me photos of my dog enjoying his walk. Lora really does go above and beyond for all of her clients and each walk is tailored to suit the needs of each individual dog -mine loves chasing squirrels so a good woodland walk is always on the cards-. Whenever I go away I am at ease knowing that my dog is in safe , loving hands with Lora"
Alex F.
"Lora is by far the best animal lover anyone could ever ask for! I am so fortunate to have met someone so caring, dedicated, and passionate with both my dog George and cat Rupert. Lora also always makes sure she sends constant updates and photos of my babies . I could not recommend anyone better suited for both pet sitting & dog walking!"
Jane E.
"Lora has looked after my cat Nancy when I've been away on holiday. She fed her, made sure she was safe and gave her lots of loves! The nicest thing was she sent me videos of her with Nancy. I trust Lora with my cat, she's a real animal lover, kind, caring, and trustworthy. I know she absolutely loves dogs! She would make a brilliant dog sitter/walker."