My name is Nicola Garrett and I have always loved being surrounded by animals. I adopted my first dog, Suzi - a collie cross, from a local rescue centre when i was 13 and have never been without a dog since. After graduating from the University of Aberdeen in 2001 with a BSc degree in Zoology I worked at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, USA and then a local veterinary practice. I started Alpha Dog Walks in July 2007 to provide a local dog walking and doggy daycare service.