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London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency: A Memoir (édition 2021)

par Kate MacDougall (Auteur)

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" Sparkles with humor, joy and wit. London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency bounds along with the energy of a rambunctious pup and exudes the wisdom of a beloved canine with an old soul (you know the type)." â?? BookPage

The irresistibly charming memoir of a young woman who started her own business as a dog walker for London's busy, well-heeled dog lovers. A true love letter to London, dogs, and growing up.

Aside from the odd biter or growler, the occasional bolter and the one dog who didn't want to walk, the canines were the easy part. They were a muddy, messy joy in all shapes, sizes and breeds, from greedy Labradors to pampered pugs and everything in between. It was the owners who were the real challenge, a giddy mix of the over-protective, the clueless, the eccentrics and the perfectionists. There is no rule book on how to navigate the obsessions of the London dog owner. A degree in human psychology would have been far preferable to any sort of animal qualification. Not that I had either...

In 2006, Kate MacDougall was working a safe but dull job at the venerable auction house Sotheby's in London. After a clumsy accident nearly destroyed a precious piece of art, she quit Sotheby's and set up her own dog-walking company. Kate knew little about dogs and nothing about business, and no one thought being a professional dog walker was a good use of her university degree. Nevertheless, Kate embarked upon an entirely new and very much improvised career walking some of the city's many pampered pooches, branding her company "London's Number One Dog Walking Agency."

With sharp wit, delightful observations, and plenty of canine affection, Kate reveals her unique and unconventional coming-of-age story, as told through the dogs, and the London homes and neighborhoods they inhabit. One walk at a time, she journeys from a haphazard twentysomething to a happilyâ??and surprisinglyâ??settled adult, with love, relationships, drama, and home ownership along the way. But, as Kate says, "It's all down to the dogs" and what they taught her about Londonâ??an… (plus d'informations)

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Titre:London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency: A Memoir
Auteurs:Kate MacDougall (Auteur)
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I really enjoyed this memoir by a woman who chucked in her job at Sotheby's in London and started a dog-walking business. The dogs were, of course, delightful (sweet Stanley!), as were the anecdotes about crazy owners and dedicated walkers. What stood out, though, were the ways in which MacDougall charts her own growth along with that of her business. We see her develop from an anchorless 20-something into a responsible woman, with marriage, children, and home ownership as touchstones of her journey. A thoroughly enjoyable read.

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1 voter katiekrug | Jan 19, 2024 |
I read this off and on for quite some time. I finally decided I had too many things that I cared more about and wasn't able to get to and gave up. It was fine. Just not my cup of tea at the moment. Maybe another day. ( )
  njcur | Apr 20, 2022 |
The book is filled with humor. We meet quirky clients with odd demands...dogs that are also a bit quirky and pampered...as it should be. Seems these four-legged friends only drink Evian and want a bedtime story. That made me laugh because we had a dog that loved to be read to and even learned to bring us the book. My daughter learned to read at the age of 3 just so she could read "The Saggy Baggy Elephant" to her "furry sister", Snoopy. The book was probably read at least a million plus times before the cover gave up the ghost and died. There was even some of Kate's customers who even had pet cams to monitor Kate's behavior.... certainly not their dogs'. The book does have moments of melancholy. It's never lost on MacDougall that many clients are more prosperous and settled than she is. Her mother means well, but she doesn't help when she advises her to get a "proper vocation". To make matters worse Kate's boyfriend and eventual husband, Finley, doesn't like dogs...not even a little bit. He eventually learns...if not to fully love them at least to keep his mouth firmly closed on the matter. Kate is a great character...and as you would expect, the dogs are the stars of the book. Exceptional...even at their worse. The book gets a bit repetitive, but the writing is always clever and funny. I loved when she describes a client's house with hand-painted window boxes and a bondage shop around the corner...but priceless was the husky "who looked uncannily like Rod Stewart". Smart and observant dog...I always shared that same view:) ( )
  Carol420 | Jan 5, 2022 |
Disillusioned by her soul-crushingly monotonous job at Sotheby's where she constantly moves paper around and never once gets to use her art history degree, Kate MacDougall decided to start a dog walking business. The idea was still a relative novelty in London in 2006 but eventually her business went from a handful of dogs in her neighbourhood to a thriving business with around 100 dogs being walked by an ever-changing group of dog walkers. As Kate recounts her years starting the business she also shares how she went from an uncertain young adult living with her boyfriend in a grotty flat to a wife and mother in a few different houses. The tales recounted here are sometimes sweet, often funny, and occasionally a little sad but with excellent food for thought. While the dogs get plenty of attention, just as much goes to the personality of their owners and the walkers which are fascinating in their own right. The writing is descriptive and immediately charming, making you feel like you're catching up with an old friend. A wonderful read (even for this not really a dog person). ( )
  MickyFine | Dec 27, 2021 |
Charming book (excellent audio w/ accent a plus!) Especially entertaining if you are a dog owner, but not necessary to enjoy the book. A life story with life lessons gently woven in. Highly recommend ( )
  carolfoisset | Oct 30, 2021 |
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Biography & Autobiography. Pets. Nonfiction. HTML:

" Sparkles with humor, joy and wit. London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency bounds along with the energy of a rambunctious pup and exudes the wisdom of a beloved canine with an old soul (you know the type)." â?? BookPage

The irresistibly charming memoir of a young woman who started her own business as a dog walker for London's busy, well-heeled dog lovers. A true love letter to London, dogs, and growing up.

Aside from the odd biter or growler, the occasional bolter and the one dog who didn't want to walk, the canines were the easy part. They were a muddy, messy joy in all shapes, sizes and breeds, from greedy Labradors to pampered pugs and everything in between. It was the owners who were the real challenge, a giddy mix of the over-protective, the clueless, the eccentrics and the perfectionists. There is no rule book on how to navigate the obsessions of the London dog owner. A degree in human psychology would have been far preferable to any sort of animal qualification. Not that I had either...

In 2006, Kate MacDougall was working a safe but dull job at the venerable auction house Sotheby's in London. After a clumsy accident nearly destroyed a precious piece of art, she quit Sotheby's and set up her own dog-walking company. Kate knew little about dogs and nothing about business, and no one thought being a professional dog walker was a good use of her university degree. Nevertheless, Kate embarked upon an entirely new and very much improvised career walking some of the city's many pampered pooches, branding her company "London's Number One Dog Walking Agency."

With sharp wit, delightful observations, and plenty of canine affection, Kate reveals her unique and unconventional coming-of-age story, as told through the dogs, and the London homes and neighborhoods they inhabit. One walk at a time, she journeys from a haphazard twentysomething to a happilyâ??and surprisinglyâ??settled adult, with love, relationships, drama, and home ownership along the way. But, as Kate says, "It's all down to the dogs" and what they taught her about Londonâ??an

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