LIBERTY POOCH TURNS 11!!!!

11 years ago today, I officially

started Liberty Pooch —

and it’s also Poyo’s birthday. 🤍

This day has become a little 

bittersweet over the past few 

years since he passed. He’s

The heart behind everything I 

built, and it’s impossible to separate 

him from this journey. 


Alongside That feeling, though,

 is so much pride in what Liberty 

Pooch has become — and deep

 gratitude for every single person

 who’s supported us along the way.


Looking back through 11 years of 

photos brought out every emotion. 

More than anything, I feel incredibly 

lucky — to have built a life doing

 something I truly love, and to still

 feel that same excitement every

 time I meet a new dog.


What I never expected was how

many clients would turn into lifelong

 friends. I’ve had the privilege of

 watching not just your dogs grow up,

but your lives too — and that means 

more to me than I can put into words.


Thank you to each and every one

of you who trusted me with your

 beloved pets, believed in my vision

of what pet care should be, and 

supported me even when I didn’t

fully believe in myself. I am forever

grateful.


Of course, Liberty Pooch wouldn’t

 be what it is today without our

 incredible pack leaders — past 

and present — who have shown

up in every kind of weather, through

 the highs and lows, and loved these dogs like their own.


Auntie Bekah — you’ve been with

us for more than half of Liberty Pooch’s journey. You are an invaluable 

part of this team and such a 

special person. We (and the dogs)

are so lucky to have you in our lives,

 and we’re grateful for you every

 single day.


Auntie Kaylea — I can’t believe 

you’re already approaching two

 years with us. Watching your growth,

 both as a pack leader and as a person, has been amazing. We’re so proud of 

you — keep shining.


And last but not least, my husband, 

my partner, my rock — Robert.

 These 11 years haven’t always been easy, especially the last two, but none of

 this would exist without your love and support. You have such a natural, almost magical connection with the dogs (and yes, the neighbourhood cats too). Living and working with your wife isn’t always 

simple, but I hope you know how deeply appreciated you are — for everything you do for me and for Liberty Pooch.


Here’s to the next chapter of LP. 🐾

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Don't read this if you are just looking for somebody to come and take your dogs out because you can't make it home to take them out for a pee?

Having been in the business for 10 years, I feel like I have watched dozens of dog walkers come and go every single year. This includes companies with multiple walkers and many independent or rover type (side hustle) individuals.

Many do not realize that simply thinking dogs are cute and adorable - does not a good walker make. Doing it Right and having longevity in this business is no easy feat. Don’t get me wrong, I started out as an independent walker, but along with my passion and enthusiasm I have a strong business acumen and professionalism gained through a decade long successful career in technology. A work ethic and drive for excellence that never let me settle for anything less than the best in myself, my walkers, and my dogs. I have a large appetitie for knowledge and have continued to educate myself (achieveing certifications and connecting with industry specialist) on all dog related areas over these past 10 years so that I could add as much value to my clients and their furry family members. Last but not least, I modelled my pet care philosophy based on how I treated my very own fur child, Poyo.

I inherited Poyo from my cousin who passed and I promised her that he would want for nothing and would make sure he received all the love in the world. He passed away last year after a 6 month battle with illness. Throughout this difficult time, we did every test, seen multiple specialist, administered multiple medications around the clock, and spent more than most people spend on 2 years of mortgage payments. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that we wouldn’t have done to give him a chance to get better because this is who we are and this is how much we loved him. If you would not do the same for your pet, I am not the right dog walker for you and that is ok.

I’m not saying that every dog walker/pet pawrent needs to be as “hardcore” as I am, but if you are the kind of Type A dog pawrent that I am I would want somebody:

  • I could trust to handle the situation if “shit hit the fan” and would do everything in their power to make sure that my pet received the best care/treatement if necessary;

  • who makes me feel at ease when i’m at work knowing that my pet is being well taken care of and never have to worry if my dog has been picked up for their walk (sending you real time updates and photos/videos);

  • who is well versed in dog body language/behaviour and knowledgeable on various other pet topics including nutrition and health so that they can help identify and provide guidance in these areas as and when required;

  • who is always learning and sharing important information so you can be up to speed on knowledge to help you be a better pet parent;

  • strives to help you develope a happy, healthy, confident pet;

  • who holds a high standard when it comes to dog behaviour so that your dog is better behaved than most;

  • who creates a community of other like minded dog owners and events so both you and your dog make new friends enriching your pet ownership experience; and last, but not least

  • loves your dog as much as you do!

Liberty Pooch turns 10!

Liberty Pooch turns 10!

It’s Liberty Pooch’s 10th Anniversary!

It’s hard not to get emotional this month.  April is bittersweet this year:  Liberty Pooch turns 10 years old, but it is also Poyo’s birthday (he would have been 14) and 1 year anniversary of his passing.

 

It is very difficult for me to talk about Liberty Pooch without talking about Poyo, as they are intrinsically tied together.  Even though it has been a year since he passed, it still feels fresh.  I feel like I relive the day and days leading up to it every single day.  The impact on Rob and I has been monumental. 

 

10 years ago, I lost my cousin Michelle – she was Poyo’s original mom.  What I thought then was the lowest point in my life, led me to make the decision to quit my job, take a leap of faith and pursue something that made me happy:  hanging out with dogs (especially Poyo).

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Happy PAWWRIDE!

Happy PAWWRRRide!!!!!

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