YOUR PET DESERVES SOMEONE YOU TRUST
The Wags & Whiskers Way
Wags & Whiskers provides premium dog walking, pet sitting, home visits, house sitting and dog training across Derby and surrounding areas.
Welcome to the Wags n Whiskers world, where professional pet enthusiasts provide your pets with truly premium care.
From the very beginning, Alice has led the business with a strong focus on attention to detail and genuine respect for every client’s needs and requirements for their furry family members.
Alice launched Wags n Whiskers in April 2024 after stepping away from her corporate role of five years, following a challenging period with her health. That turning point allowed her to build something more meaningful, rooted in care, trust, and compassion.
With an authentic lifelong love for animals, Alice previously worked in a busy veterinary practice where she gained hands-on experience in animal handling, pet first aid, client communication, and dispensing medication through an in-house pharmacy.
What began as a one-woman business has since grown into a diverse and passionate team, whose individual strengths complement one another. This allows us to maintain in-depth, up-to-date knowledge across the industry and consistently deliver a high standard of care.
We mainly cover Derby, Nottingham, and surrounding areas, offering dog walks, home visits, house sitting, training, enrichment group sessions, and wedding chaperone services.
We can’t wait to welcome you as our newest client. Please get in touch to book your complimentary meet and greet.
Meet The Team
Alice founded Wags & Whiskers in April 2024 as Founder and Senior Pet Companion.
Qualifications: Pet first aid, dog walking and pet sitting diploma, fully insured, and currently working towards her grief coach for pet loss certification.
Previous experience: Alice worked in a busy veterinary environment where she developed strong animal handling skills and confidence in emergencies. She also helped dispense medication in the in-house pharmacy and assisted in the retail store.
A bit about Alice: Outside of work, she enjoys ice skating and Pilates and devotes plenty of time to her three fur babies: Jackie Chan, Cinder, and Zen. Her love of animals started young, with everything from dogs and cats to mice, rats, fish, tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, lizards, and geckos in the family home. She also rode horses in her younger years and helped at the stables on weekends.
Offers: Dog walking, visits, house sitting (preferred 1-14 nights), enrichment group sessions, and wedding chaperone services.
Sue joined Wags & Whiskers in October 2024 as Canine Behaviour Practitioner, Dog Trainer, and Pet Companion.
Qualifications: Level 5 Canine Behaviour Practitioner Diploma, Level 4 Canine Welfare, Training & Behaviour Diploma, and Canine First Aid Emergency Care.
Previous experience: Sue has over four years of experience in the canine industry, including volunteering with canine rescue and charity organisations, working at a boarding kennel/cattery, and working for a local home-boarding company where she welcomed dogs into her own home. She also works within a large veterinary organisation.
A bit about Sue: Sue is committed to her professional development and is currently studying towards a Level 6 Diploma in Applied Canine Behaviour Management. Outside of work and study, she enjoys spending time with her partner and dog, and travelling in their motorhome. She currently has a foreign rescue dog and has devoted significant time to helping him adjust to UK life. Sue loves animals and all breeds of dogs, with a particular passion for rescue dogs.
Offers: Behaviour consultations, bespoke dog training, walks, and drop-ins.
Lauren joined Wags & Whiskers in January 2025 as Senior Pet Companion and Admin Support.
Qualifications: Pet first aid, dog grooming Level 1 and Level 2, fully insured, and DBS checked.
Previous experience: Lauren previously worked as a professional dog walker for one year before joining Wags & Whiskers.
A bit about Lauren: She loves going to the gym and believes there is nothing better than a morning session to start the day. Her favourite place to travel to is Ibiza.
Offers: Dog walking, visits, house sitting (preferred 1-14 nights), enrichment sessions, and wedding chaperone services.
Molly joined Wags & Whiskers in February 2025 as Business Support Manager and will join the Derby pet-care team as a Pet Companion later in 2026.
Qualifications: Pet first aid, with a dog walking and pet sitting diploma currently in progress.
Previous experience: Molly runs her own coaching business in the mindset and confidence industry, which plays a big part in team morale. She is highly organised and helps keep the Wags & Whiskers back office in check. Her previous role in the childcare industry has also helped her transfer her skills into working with animals.
A bit about Molly: Molly supports Wags & Whiskers with internal systems, client portals, staff portals, client communication, and temporary support with social media. She loves to read, go for long walks, and all things well-being.
Offers: Dog walking, visits, and house sitting services (coming soon).
Molly joined Wags & Whiskers in September 2025 as a Pet Companion.
Qualifications: Level 2 and Level 3 in animal care and welfare, pet first aid, adult human first aid, fully insured, and DBS checked.
Previous experience: Molly has worked in kennels and has over four years of experience working with animals. In her kennel role, she became comfortable administering diabetic medication and supporting dogs with behavioural issues and anxiety.
A bit about Molly: Molly is very family-oriented and loves spending as much time with her family as she can. She is also creative and enjoys singing and painting in her spare time, and has a passion for nail art.
Offers: Dog walking, visits, and house sitting (preferred 1-10 nights).
Cara is a Pet Companion covering Toton, Long Eaton, Beeston, Stapleford, and surrounding areas.
Qualifications: Pet first aid, Level 3 Diploma in horse management, fully insured, and currently working towards a Level 3 Animal Care Diploma and dog training certificate.
Previous experience: Cara has owned horses for over 10 years, worked on a stud yard, and has one year of dog walking and pet sitting experience in Australia. She has also always owned her own pets and been around animals.
A bit about Cara: Cara loves going to the gym, spending time outdoors, hiking, and visiting new places. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, and loves looking after her friends' pets whenever she gets the chance. She has always loved being around animals, from owning cats to horses from a young age, and cannot imagine life without them.
Offers: Dog walking, visits, house sitting, and equestrian services (coming soon).
Abbie joined Wags & Whiskers in January 2026 as a Pet Companion.
Qualifications: Dog walking and pet sitting diploma, canine first aid, and currently working towards further qualifications in training and grooming.
Previous experience: Abbie previously worked in kennels for two years as a kennel assistant. The role included planning enrichment activities for dogs and building her confidence with animal handling.
A bit about Abbie: She enjoys long, adventurous walks with her own furry friends and with family and friends' dogs. She also loves crocheting animals of all kinds, reading, and musicals.
Offers: Dog walking, visits, and house sitting (preferred 1-14 nights).
Wiktoria (Wik) is a Pet Companion covering Alvaston, Oakwood, Shelton Lock, Breadsall, and surrounding areas.
Qualifications: Pet first aid, fully insured, and DBS checked.
Previous experience: Wiktoria has been a pet owner for most of her life and supports her mum with breeding Maine Coons. She has a natural touch with animals and genuinely cares about their wellbeing. She is also completing further training to understand canine body language and behaviour.
A bit about Wiktoria: Also known as Wik, she offers a calm and caring approach with every pet she supports.
Offers: Dog walking and visits.