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Purpose and Values

What’s important to you is important to us!

Our purpose –  “To provide safe, consistent and high-quality experiences for every four-legged friend and their owners.”

Whether during a daily walk session or throughout our pre, during and post wedding service provision, everything involving your dog is taken care of with the greatest care and attention. What’s important to you is important to us and we aim to deliver above and beyond for our customers; both the two- and four-legged kind, whilst being constantly mindful and focussed on reducing our impact on our wonderful environment.

A Customer Experience Built on Care, Trust and Genuine Connection 

I’m proud to admit that I am an old-fashioned gal, with old fashioned values such as honesty, respect, loyalty and hard work, and I am painfully passionate about fairness and justice. Now some may say this is outdated, and to be honest I dismiss that. I despair when I witness and experience the real lack of work ethics when it comes to customer service these days! It makes me feel quite sad.

I believe that great customer service and providing that Customer Facing Experience (CFE), is more than a moment — it’s a feeling. It’s the comfort of being listened to, the confidence of knowing you’re supported, and the joy of experiencing working with someone that truly cares. After all customer service IS everyone’s business.

Great customer service starts with genuine care — the kind that makes people feel seen, supported and truly valued. It’s the heart of every interaction we have, whether online, in person or behind the scenes.

Our values guide how we show up, but they’re also beautifully reflected in the dogs we work with every day. Dogs remind us of what matters most: loyalty, trust, kindness, patience and the joy of simple, honest connection. Their instinctive warmth inspires the way we treat our customers — with openness, respect and a commitment to making every experience feel safe, positive and thoughtfully delivered.

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Animal Health and Welfare

The safety, health, and happiness of every animal in our care is always our top priority. As lifelong dog owners ourselves, we know just how precious our four‑legged family members are.

That’s why we promise to look after your beloved pet with the same love, respect, and dedication we gave our own boys — ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for every step of the way.

🔒 Security

Your pet’s safety and your peace of mind mean everything to us. We’ve built our approach around trust, discretion, and vigilance — taking extra steps to make sure every moment together is secure and worry‑free.

  • Unbranded vehicles and clothing — keeping journeys discreet and private.
  • Enhanced personal safety measures — including bodycams, personal alarms, and police‑standard deterrent spray for added reassurance.
  • Small group walks — we never walk more than 3–4 dogs at once, allowing us to give each one the attention they deserve. Larger groups enjoy playtime in a fully secure freedom field.
  • Focused care — our eyes and ears are always on your dog and their surroundings. We only use our phones to capture a few happy photos or videos to share with you.
  • No headphones, ever — we listen to your dog and the world around us, staying alert to every sound and movement.
  • Trusted team members only — everyone who enters your home or transports your pet is fully vetted, DBS‑checked, and covered by our company insurance.

This isn’t an exhaustive list — just a glimpse into the care and attention we put into every detail. We’re always evolving our practices to keep your pets safe and happy. If there’s something specific you’d like us to include, we’re here to listen and, wherever possible, make it happen.

 

The Five Freedoms – Our Guiding Standard

Keeping animals fit, happy, and healthy is at the heart of everything we do. As responsible pet owners and carers, we use the Five Freedoms as our benchmark — a trusted framework that helps us meet both the physical and emotional needs of every animal in our care.

Recognised worldwide by organisations such as the British Veterinary Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, World Organisation for Animal Health, and the RSPCA, these principles form the foundation of modern animal welfare. They remind us that every pet deserves comfort, safety, and the freedom to simply be themselves.

The Five Freedoms
  • Freedom from hunger and thirst Every animal should have constant access to fresh water and a diet suited to their age, breed, and health. Puppies, for example, need smaller, more frequent meals than adult dogs — and we tailor care accordingly.
  • Freedom from discomfort A calm, comfortable environment makes all the difference. We provide soft bedding, safe shelter, and spaces with the right temperature, light, and noise levels — whether indoors or outdoors.
  • Freedom from pain, injury, or disease Prevention and quick response are key. We monitor health closely, ensure vaccinations are up to date, and act swiftly if any signs of illness or injury appear.
  • Freedom to express normal behaviour Dogs need space to stretch, run, play, and interact — or enjoy quiet time if they prefer. We make sure every animal has the freedom to move naturally and behave as they would at home.
  • Freedom from fear and distress Emotional wellbeing matters just as much as physical health. We create calm, enriching environments with plenty of reassurance, safe spaces, and gentle handling to prevent stress or anxiety.

These freedoms guide every decision we make — from daily routines to welfare protocols — ensuring that every pet in our care feels safe, respected, and loved.

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Sustainability Commitment

Whatever stage your business is in, whether a start-up, a young company still in growth or a well-established brand; we believe that now, more than ever, we all have a clear responsibility to look at how our business practices impact on the short, medium, and long-term environment around us and across the planet!

Our dedication to becoming a greener business was a clear focus from the outset. Now along with 1,000’s of other businesses, we continue to make the additional changes we feel are necessary as a small, responsible business to help make a difference, not just in our own community but further afield.

 

 

Our Commitment:

Here we have listed some of the top line achievements to date. We continue to incorporate environmental considerations in our daily business decision process and actively monitor and improve on our environmental impact eg: reduced mileage, powering down, water saving, less data and power usage.

2017 – 2020

– Launched the business from part time to full time opening

– Sourced & began selling/using British products with a strong environmental focus

– Using environmentally friendly tools ie: biodegradable/compostable poop bags, 100% recycled/biodegradable toys (beco) 100% natural british produced treats (Armstrong’s Twisted Fish)

– Limited our overall pet services to within a 5 mile radius, therefore working more smartly with reduced fuel consumption

– Display units were recycled/upcycled from natural materials for use at events/markets for the promotion & selling of products

2021

– Reduced UK coverage and streamlined our Wedding Chaperone service resulting in redcued mileage/smaller carbon footprint

– Installed water butts at our home office

– Replaced all lighting with energy saving products

– Launched our Giving Back campaign

– Became a completely paperless company

– We were interviewed by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Policy division on our sustainability focus – we were quoted in the FSB Policy report for the UK Government

– We were the first business of our kind to sign up to the UK GVT Race to Net Zero campaign. Businesses of all sizes around the UK are committing to do their bit to cut carbon emissions and protect the planet. The UK GVT has partnered with business owners and respected climate groups to help

2022

– We were one of 1300 small businesses that completed the Small Business Sustainability Basics Course

– We attended an afternoon tea and networking event at the House of Lords. This was organised by Small Business Britain as a follow on from the Small Business Sustainability Basics Course; and enabled us to link with like-minded business entrepreneurs that we are aiming to work more closely with on sustainability

– We completed an impact assessment to identify what has been achieved to date and highlight the short, medium, and long-term priorities

– Participated in an FSB Policy and Gvt round table to review sustainable activity and help identify the key challenges and next steps for the UK Gvt to assist small businesses in reducing carbon footprints. The full review was published on the 13th Jan 2023 and you can read more on the Government website here

– We replaced one of our pet vehicle with a more eco friendly model helping to reduce emissions and fuel consumption

2023

– We participated in FSB policy/Gvt workshops to assist policy development

– We have reduced our data usage by closing one of our websites and redirect to a sustainable, greener online provider with a strong environmental focus

– We have replaced our 2nd vehicle with a self charging hybrid model, further reducing emissions and fuel consumption

– We donate 1% of all wedding contracts to environmental and social projects

– We continue to stock products that are designed and sourced within the UK, made from natural, renewable, and recycled materials by companies with strong ethical and environmental policies eg: BECO Pets . Providing products that are better for your pets and better for the environment

2024

– Had water meter installed and new additional water buts for rain capture

– Sept: new more energy efficient windows and doors installed to improve household/office efficiency

– Oct: Completed the first ever BT/Small Business Britain CPD Accredited 6 weeks Sustainability Course

 

 

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