My name is Julie. I established Essex–Wags in 2011.
Being a dog owner and passionate about animals I know how important it is to know that your pets are in safe hands. Animals really are a love of mine and being raised on a farm in rural Oxfordshire I’ve had plenty of experience.
I left the countryside in my late teens in search of the bright lights of London, of course 20 years later I now truly appreciate being raised in such beautiful surroundings.
Now I have older children and have the time to devote myself to expanding my arms to care for your pets too.
My own pets are dogs Oscar, a Shih Tzu and Lucy, a Golden Doodle.
I am also:
- Fully Insured
- Enhanced DBS checked
- Canine First Aid Trained
- Level 2 Groomer
- Essex-Wags is authorised by Defra for animal transportation
I like to keep my training up to date and have a Diploma (with Distinction) in Canine Behavior and Training from Compass Education. In addition I have completed courses and attended seminars by:
- John Rogerson (Ultimate Recall)
- Nando Brown (Out Clinic)
- Jo-Rosie Haffenden (Integrating Dogs)
- Carolyn Menteith (Understanding and Preventing Aggression)
- Sarah Whitehead (Think Dog – 2 Day Practical Course)
- Chirag Patel (Expanding Your Force Free Training – 2 Day Course and Dog Aggression Seminar)
- Trevor Cooper (Dog Law: What Every Responsible Owner Should Know)
- Robert Alleyne (Socialisation and Aggression)
- Toni Shelbourne (Help… My Dog is Scared of Fireworks: Managing Your Dog’s Stress)
- Craig Ogilvie (Canine Body Language Basics; Interactive Play Workshop)
- Animal Love First Aid (Dog Walking series)
- Walking and Caring for Dogs with Joint Disease
- Canine Preventative Health
- Canine Common Drugs and Supplements
- Spotting Common Illness and Emergencies
- The School of Canine Science (30 Days of Canine Science)
I am also a Raw Food Advisor for Natures Menu.
All pets are cared for as if they are my own. Dogs are walked in small groups enabling me to pay full attention to them all. And what makes Essex-Wags special is during their stay with us dogs live with us in our family home.