I’m Cheryl and I am a qualified dog trainer and canine behaviourist. But some years ago I worked in a print store and a week before being made redundant a lady came in to have some flyers printed for her cat sitting business.I thought…”I can do that”So I did. I networked with other local sitters and pet professionals who gave me great advice (and some much needed work!)I learned quickly that cat sitting wouldn’t fill my days so I started dog walking.As things picked up I changed my vehicle, had to deal with overdue payments and unruly dogs. I was NOT prepared.As time progressed I learned through experience the best practices, the tips and tricks of the trade and alongside all of this, how to run a business and do my accounts.There’s a huge amount to learn if you’ve never had to do it before. As I got older, and my knees started to creak, I trained to be a trainer and behaviourist and then, after covid left me with some health issues, I had to leave the walking behind me.But I loved being a dog walker.So now I run my website and provide advice and support to those who are new to the business, building their business or just feel lonely running their pet businesses.