Stonehouse doggy daycare business unleashes plans to grow business thanks to support from Business Gateway

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A South Lanarkshire dog walking business has doubled the size of its premises and is looking to bring in new staff after the owners received specialist advice from Business Gateway.Wizard of Paws, which also provides doggy daycare services, was launched by friends Paige Easton and Aleise Melvin in Stonehouse back in July 2023.Paige and Aleise have three dogs between them - labradors Mylo, Miley and Meadow – and after long discussions about what their ideal dog walker and doggy day care service would look like, they decided to take the leap and start their own business.Wizard of Paws offers personalised and attentive care for dogs of all breeds and sizes.

It also has a secure field for the dogs to run around in, with safety and fun being key to their services.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android They are in the process of extending the land to allow further room for the dogs to explore.On the lookout for help with a business plan and advice on maintaining cash flow, Paige and Aleise approached Business Gateway for some pre-start advice before they started the business.They were introduced to their Business Gateway adviser, Mark Wright, who has provided continuous one-to-one support throughout their business journey so far.Through Business Gateway, the business received five days of consultancy support