Monday 3 February 2014

Plans for 2014

It's always a learning curve when you start up a business, and trying to keep a balance between what people want, what your insurance company wants and what you're willing to give, always makes life interesting!

Lots of people like to have their dogs exercised off leash, but the simple fact is many are not in close enough control to be able to do so safely in public.
A dog that won't come back, runs up to people and other dogs (even in a "friendly" manner) or chases wildlife is not only a nuisance to other people and animals but is a real danger to themselves.
Out of control dogs are responsible for fouling (because its hard to see if they've fouled if they're very far away) and causing problems for ground nesting birds and other animals at key times of the year.
Also, when dogs are allowed to run amok on private land, there is a real threat that the land owner could make it difficult or even impossible for any dog walker to use their walking facilities.

While we are huge advocates of the benefits of real on leash walking (that is walking at a consistent speed and covering aprox 4 miles per hour) for both mental and physical well being, we also understand that a good free run is also welcome a couple of times a week.

With this in mind, we are looking to utilize our land here at Tor Croft, securing fencing and planting trees to make an 8 acre area where dogs with moderate recall can be safely let loose to play.

We're also fully dog proofing a smaller paddock for dogs who are still in training and puppies, so we have a controlled environment for them to play loose and further their education.

We're very excited about being able to offer this additional service and would love your feed back and ideas!



Tuesday 24 December 2013

Xmas already!


Merry Xmas
2013!!

All the best for the coming year from all of us at Tor Croft Animal Services!
We're very excited to see where 2014 takes us, and are over the moon to be developing a top notch client base of animal lovers in the Insch and surrounding area.

Kelly & Kim

(and the motley assortment of beasties at Tor Croft) 

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Remember, remember, the 5th of November....



Keeping our own animals safe and happy is never more so important than on Bonfire night.


Jenny dog is 14 and has always been afraid of fireworks (and thunder!), so every year she gets to chill out in the office and watch Lord of the rings on a high volume.



The two horses turned out are pretty good, but the fireworks display in our village is right next to us! They both wear head collars, but no ropes, and a calm presence always rubs off.
This is them at the end of the evening, after fireworks that echoed around the mountain behind us!  

Hope your pets stayed stress free and safe this year!

p.s. The other two horses were in the stable eating hay...... I think the gates of hell could open and neither of them would bat an eyelid so long as they were eating ;) 

Friday 1 November 2013

1st November!!!!

It's here!!!
We're now OFFICIALLY up and running and taking bookings!

Ready to offer a first class dog walking service, a stress free pet sit service, daily visits and more!

We're fully insured, applying for membership of the Association of Professional Dog Walkers   and Kim is CRB checked (Kelly has applied).

Check out our Reference page and Facebook  to see what others are saying about us,



What have you got to lose? 
It's all treat ;)
 

Wednesday 9 October 2013

Pricing explained.

Here at Tor Croft Animal we offer a premium service tailor made to your own requirements.
We are dedicated to making sure your dog receives a FULL hours walk in various locations to give him/her maximum physical and mental stimulation.

Our Pricing also reflects our dedication to ensuring you get the very best value for money.

If you book 1-3 days a week at £10 per walk, your dog will be picked up from your home, receive a full hours walk and then be towel dried and left comfortably with fresh water.

Book in a block of 4 days a week or over, you only pay £8 per walk instead of £10!

Additional family dogs, picked up from the same home, only cost £6 per walk, whether you book one day or 5!

We feel confident we are offering a second to none service for the Insch and surrounding area, and that your dog will enjoy the best of the Aberdeenshire countryside, with different walks undertaken daily to make sure your dog is never bored of going round the same tracks again and again.

    

Friday 4 October 2013

Nearly time!!



The tags arrived today!!
These temporary tags carry our business name and an explanation that the dog is temporarily in our care.
It also has both Kim and Kellys mobile numbers, so if the dog becomes lost on a walk and is found by another walker, we can be reunited quickly!
We think this is a great addition to ensuring your dogs safety while in our care.






Jenny Dog, models...... In a round about fashion.... 



I have no idea what I'm doing......


Oh! I'm sorry! You wanted me to pay attention?


Like this?.....


Who about THIS!......

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Bookings now being taken!!

Diary now being drawn up to take bookings from November 1st 2013.
Earlier booking possibly available, contact us for details.