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Hello my name is Elaine.

I am an experienced dog walker based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. I have lived in Gloucestershire (Dursley and then Nailsworth) for over 9 years, and am very familiar with the area. The surrounding areas are lovely for dog walking. I work within a 10 mile radius of Nailsworth, which includes Nailsworth, Stroud and Woodchester (and all the villages inbetween).

I have a 15 year old Jack Russell who I've had for over 5 years. Please note, during my professional dog walking, my own dog will never accompany me. To reassure you, my professional dog walking time is for my customers' dogs (not mine).

I have been a registered volunteer with the Cinnamon Trust (a national charity for the elderly, the terminally ill and their pets), where I walked various dogs. I have a range of experience in dealing with animals (both wild and domestic) including working for over 12 years as an ecologist; working at the RSPCA's West Hatch Wildlife Hospital, and being a volunteer dog walker at the RSPCA's South Mimms Centre, North London. 

I am fully insured to walk dogs both on the lead and off, however I would need written permission from the dog owner for off lead walking. I am also qualified in Pet First Aid.  I have been DBS checked (Disclosure & Barring Service) - previously known as Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), and hold both a regular and enhanced DBS certificate.  My certificates can be viewed upon request.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Please email me (via the 'Contact' page).