Nathan’s paw blog

If you’ve ever thought: Who am I to be doing this? Everyone else seems more confident than me. One day someone’s going to realise I don’t know enough… You’re not alone. In fact, if you’re an ethical, caring dog walker or pet professional, there’s a strong chance...

For many dog walkers, the word visibility can feel overwhelming. It often gets tangled up with ideas of constant posting, going viral, or putting yourself out there in ways that feel uncomfortable, inauthentic, or exhausting. But visibility doesn’t have to mean...

“Collaboration over competition.” We see it everywhere in the pet industry - in bios, hashtags and captions.It sounds lovely. Reassuring, even. But real collaboration isn’t something you say.It’s something you live. In this solo episode of The Pet Business Wellbeing...

In the pet care industry, taking time off can feel uncomfortable. There’s always another client to reply to.Another rota to tweak.Another dog who needs support. So when dog walkers do stop, it’s often only when they’re already exhausted. In this solo episode of The...

If you work with dogs long enough, especially rescue dogs there’s a good chance you’ve felt it. That quiet emotional exhaustion.The constant pull to help just one more dog.The guilt that creeps in when you even think about stepping back. This is known as compassion...

If you’re a dog walker or pet professional, chances are you’re very good at caring for others and not so good at stopping. Many pet pros slip into a cycle of doing, doing, doing until suddenly they realise they haven’t properly paused for breath in weeks. Time off...

Many dog walkers start their businesses because they love working with dogs and want more freedom. What often comes as a surprise is just how much everything else there is to manage: emails, bookings, payments, systems, tech, client journeys, marketing and the...

Running a dog walking business isn’t just about loving dogs.It’s about managing people, boundaries, energy, finances and yourself. As we come to the end of the year, I wanted to share a short update on what I’ve been working on behind the scenes, what’s coming up in...

Because your business deserves support rooted in care, not ego. Let’s be honest - choosing a mentor can feel a bit daunting. Maybe you’ve been burnt before. Maybe you’re scrolling through people who seem more focused on “six-figure secrets” than actually seeing you....

Or: “Yes, You’re Allowed a Holiday. No, the World Won’t End.” Hands up if the thought of taking time off makes you feel a bit twitchy. “What if I lose clients?” “What if I miss a booking?” “What if Mrs. Jones’ cockapoo spirals into existential crisis without me?!”...