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Rebecca Field

Ilford ,Essex

Summary

I am a reliable and trusted dog walker and trainer who will tailor to each individual dogs needs and wants without an issue. I always do my best to build a trusting relationship with both pets and owners. Ensuring beloved pets' safety and well-being during walks and any in home visits or training sessions leading to regular and repeated bookings to help strengthen bonds between walker and dog. I will always provide the client with all information of the behaviour and any abnormality's of their dog ensuring health and happiness. Having a knack to understanding dog behaviour and emotions deeply I have the ability to work will dogs of all sizes and temperaments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work history

Dog walker and trainer

Richards local dog training
Ilford, Redbridge
09.2023 - Current
  • Built strong relationships and trust with the owners
  • Provided enriching dog walks and adapted to the dogs needs and owner requests.
  • Delivered on time and good quality services.
  • Maintained a safe and accommodating environment depending on the individual dog.
  • Ensured proper hydration of dogs during long walks, improving overall health.
  • Kept detailed records of each walk and training session to provide feedback to owners.
  • Utilised understanding of different breeds' behaviour in handling and breed specific traits, enhancing safety and enjoyment on walks.
  • Followed specific instructions from dog owners, ensuring personalised care.
  • Managed emergencies effectively with calm demeanour, reducing potential harm to pets and reporting all concerns or issues back to the owner.
  • Scheduled dog walks according to owners' preferences, resulting in high customer satisfaction rates.
  • Encouraged good canine behaviour using positive reinforcement techniques, promoting well-behaved pets.
  • Established trust with dogs using patient approach, fostering strong relationships with pets under care.
  • Displayed excellent time management skills to meet all scheduled appointments punctually.
  • Cleaned up after dogs during walks keeping public spaces and the owners home tidy.
  • Conducted initial meet-and-greet sessions with new clients building professional relationships based on trust.
  • Provided animals with right amounts of exercise.
  • Worked patiently with nervous dogs to build confidence and trust for safe, happy walks.
  • Ensured safety and security of dogs when transporting them to and from walking areas.
  • Dried or cleaned dogs after mucky walks ensuring the owners come back to a happy dog and clean home.
  • Utilised knowledge of local walking spots to ensure dogs had safe, secure exercise and exploration
  • Outstanding promoting skills

Education

GCSEs - animal care

Capel manor college
Enfield
08.2024 -

Skills

I have improved my skills and knowledge withing the canine world during this work placement and will proceed to enhance my knowledge through the remainder of this placement and beyond My skills consist of:

  • Confidence handing and managing dogs across all breeds and temperaments
  • Canine behaviour and emotional needs understanding
  • Dog handling and safe restraint knowledge
  • Pet first aid certified
  • Reliable and punctual, giving a days notice to owners if there are changes
  • Pet grooming capability and past experience
  • Patience and understanding with difficult and nervous dogs
  • Pet sitting experience and trusted in clients homes
  • DBS check will be provided upon owners request
  • Excellent people and socialisation skills

Affiliations

  • I enjoy researching new topics on dog behaviour in my free time and always trialling any new equipment or methods on my own gorgeous dog.

Timeline

GCSEs - animal care

Capel manor college
08.2024 -

Dog walker and trainer

Richards local dog training
09.2023 - Current
Rebecca Field