Hello, I’m Shaheen, better known as Aunty Shan, Founder and Lead Dog Carer at Aunty Shan’s Dog Care.
 

I launched the business part-time in August 2023 alongside my full-time career. A few months later, after 16 years working across the NHS, Social Services and Education, I left that career behind and took Aunty Shan’s Dog Care full time from January 2024.
 

Before launching, I had already been building my experience through dog-care platforms, where I achieved Star Sitter status, worked at a pug café, and continued my own professional development in dog care, behaviour and welfare.

There is also a personal reason behind the way I care. My life experiences taught me how much safety, patience, consistency, and being understood matter. That understanding became especially important as I began caring for more rescue, anxious and sensitive dogs.
 

Today, I have over three years of professional dog-care experience with dogs of different breeds, ages, personalities, and needs, including rescue, nervous, reactive, and senior dogs.
 

The biggest lesson they have taught me is that excellent dog care is never one-size-fits-all.
 

Some dogs want adventure and enrichment. Some need reassurance, space, and time to build trust. Others are happiest curled up nearby with familiar company.
 

We take time to understand each dog’s routine, body language, preferences, triggers, and the little things that help them feel safe and settled, while working closely with the pawrents who know them best.
 

As Founder and Lead Dog Carer, I remain closely involved as Aunty Shan’s Dog Care grows, from getting to know new dogs and preparing personalised care plans to supporting the Associate Dog Carer who work alongside me.
 

For me, excellence means preparing properly, noticing the little things, communicating openly, adapting when needed and continually learning.
 

Because good dog care is about far more than simply being there. It is about understanding the dog in front of you.

 

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• CPD certified • IMDT Trained • Ofqual-regulated Canine Practical First Aid certified