About Me
My name is Jane Jones. I’m 30 years old & live in Cockenzie, East Lothian with my husband & 3 retired greyhounds. I love the company of dogs, of all shapes & sizes, & I love being outdoors, come rain or shine. Since established in 2009, Let The Dogs Out has happily combined the two to give a top notch dog walking service for you & your dog(s)! I really care about dogs & will treat all animals as if they were my own.
Experience with dogs
From a young age I have been involved in caring for both my own & others’ animals. I am passionate about dogs in general, & have a big soft spot for sighthounds in particular. I have a lot of experience working with greyhounds, but to be honest I love all dogs, big or small, old or young, pedigree or cross-breed!
Prior to setting up my own dog walking business, I spent a year regularly walking dogs on a voluntary basis for a local rehoming charity, Gracehounds. Through this experience I observed how dogs interact with both one another & their environment. I also learnt how to handle dogs who may be anxious or poorly socialised, dogs who may have injuries or disabilities, & dogs who may have strong prey drives or high levels of aggression. Furthermore, I have fostered dogs both for Gracehounds &, more recently, Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary, in order to help assess & prepare them for rehoming.
a rainbow of sighthounds!
Qualifications & professional affiliations
Having registered as a National Petsitter (Membership No: 2667, please click here to see my Registration Certificate) during the first year of operating my dog walking service, I now work independently but remain fully insured by Pet Business Insurance. I attended a Dog First Aid Training course run by Animal Aiders in March 2009, & am competent in basic canine first aid (please click here to see my certificate), should any animal become unwell or injured whilst in my care.
My Psychology degree has fostered a life long interest in animal behaviour, & I read avidly on this subject. I fully intend to obtain further qualifications in this area, & wish to complete a Masters degree in Applied Animal Behaviour & Welfare at some stage in the future. This interest has been spurred on by some fascinating dog behaviour seminars & training workshops held by international experts, Sarah Whitehead, David Ryan & Jim Greenwood which I have attended.
I have been involved with the Dog Aid Society of Scotland, as a member of the Society’s committee. I am also a former member of Canine Concern Scotland Trust, with whom, along with my late pet greyhound Max, I was an approved Therapet volunteer.
Trust me, I’m a doctor!
I am both reliable & responsible. The years I spent employed in the Medical Profession along with the various other caring roles which I have undertaken, both voluntary & paid, are testament to my trustworthiness & integrity.
As the service I will be providing may require me to hold keys to or have access to your property, I have obtained a valid a Disclosure Scotland certificate, which can be seen here.
When I’m not dog walking…
When I’m not out with the dogs, you’re unlikely to find me relaxing on the sofa as my own two tend to get there first! I am very creative, & find designing & printing onto fabrics a great way to relax. Inspired by greyhound rescue, I make & sell my handmade products as well as keep a blog on the subject over on my other website, Max and Molly Designs.
I also enjoy running, play fiddle in a local amateur orchestra, & love cooking up a vegan storm in the kitchen!
Curriculum Vitae
Please click here if you would like to see my full CV.
With Molly, one of my own dogs
