Canine First Aid
Fully Insured
DBS Checked
Rebel Alliance
The Solo Dog Walkers
As a team we believe that walks should take place in a variety of environments to help develop sensory skills, social skills, leash control and recall. Reinforcing good behaviour and working on those nagging traits is something that we pride ourselves in. Every month we see large packs being pulled around parks by inattentive dog walkers, and whilst this might work for some characters, it can be damaging to others and a breeding ground for bad behaviour.
It is for these reasons that our founder set up Hound Solo and made it our mission statement, as Solo Dog Walkers, to ONLY deliver 1 to 1 walks and give your dog 100% of our attention and energy while they are in our care.
Jem James – Founder
Growing up with a Boxer Dog and a GSD you to learn (sometimes the hard way) about reading the different body language displayed by various temperaments within each breed.
In 2012 I joined one of London’s leading dog care companies and was exposed to a much wider range of environment and stimulation related issues. I also got to work with a huge variety of owners and canine personalities. I gained a comprehensive understanding of individual breed traits and instinctual characteristics, as well as firmly reinforcing how complex they are in their own unique ways.
During the 6 years I spent with my previous employer, I specialised in the more reactive and socially nervous dogs. I proudly became the ‘go to’ for clients who had struggled to find a suitable handler in the past and I found success in using the experience I had gained from training and controlling my own large breeds. I am proud to say that some of those early (human) clients are still with me to this day.
In my commitment to excellence, all my team members undergo a DBS check and as a business we are all fully protected by our pet care insurance. I also ask my staff to compete a canine first aid course so we have all bases covered.
Becky – General Manager
Soon after Becky joined my team, as an already experienced walker, it became obvious that she had a wealth of knowledge to offer. She has many years of animal care under her belt and growing up on a farm you can image she has seen it all.
Becky is a calm and caring individual who will instantly put you and your little friend at ease.
Fully trained in canine first aid, she has also completed her OCN accredited Level 3 in Canine learning, motivation and reinforcement. She is a firm believer that good dog training and behavior modification is rooted in good science.
Becky has experience with almost every breed you can come across in the UK, plus many more whilst traveling the world. She will always go above and beyond for our clients.
Ayesha – Operations Manager
School teacher by day, dog mother the rest of the time . . .
Ayesha quietly squirrels away in the background helping with the logistics and scheduling here. She also provides Sleepovers and Daycare during the school holidays. Experienced with multiple breeds and temperaments she provides a loving, stimulating and safe environment for her guests.
Caitlin
Godwin
Godwin and his beautiful American Bulldog Bass have been on a real journey together. Bass had a rough start to life, having been rescued from a gang that were abusing him. Something we sadly see in the headlines all too frequently.
At the same time as running his own nationwide courier business, Godwin rehabilitated Bass and traveled up and down the UK with him. He has gradually guided his transformation from an unbalanced, reactive character to a calm and relaxed companion. For anyone that has gone through this process with a dog, you will know how it equips you with a very unique perspective when it comes to managing reactive dogs, all centered around a lot of patience, structure and understanding. As an ADHD life coach, Godwin finds it easy to apply the same dedication and expertise to help both people and pets achieve their fullest potential. Godwin is an excellent communicator and a very safe pair of hands.
Priya
Despite being the youngest of us, Priya has worked in multiple areas within the canine industry from day care to dog grooming. She has tonnes of experience with multiple breeds and brings her energy and passion to work with her every single day.
Reliable, great communicator and is loved by all her clients human and fluffy alike. When she’s not walking other peoples dogs she can often be found out and about with her own boy, Scar a lovable lump of Cane Corso.
Fred
Fred (and Roux aka the gremlin) have been an amazing addition to the team. Freddo has quickly become our Mr. Dependable basically because there is very little that can prevent him from getting to his clients be it snow, wind or illness. He is confident and structured in his approach and the bond he has with his dogs is a beautiful thing that is actually very sweet to observe.
Jessica
From confident characters to nervous rescues, Jessica has dealt with them all. Having spent many years helping at her family dog boarding business you can understand how she has met a lot of breeds, ages and backgrounds.
Fast forward a few years and whilst in Crete, Jessica met Sandi, a stray puppy who was living alone on a beach and the rest (as they say) is history. Within months she had arranged for Sandi’s transportation back to the UK and he has been by her side ever since. A beautifully natured boy and always a pleasure to say hello to.
Maddy
Meet Maddy, an experienced and attentive walker who we love having on our team. Her calming nature will instantly put your pooch at ease. She has experience with multiple breeds, in particular a very challenging Border Collie, who has given her valuable insights into the behavioral issues involved with working breeds. We are yet to find a pooch that doesn’t love her energy.
A big fan of being outdoors and exploring, Maddy is happy caring for all age ranges as well the not so adventurous fair weather sofa surfers.