The Mutt Hutt Lloydminster’s owner Jaydin Burton. Supplied Photo
What started as a part-time gig for Jaydin Burton four years ago has snowballed into something much bigger than she ever expected.
The Mutt Hutt Lloydminster is the name and dog care is the game.
“We offer a more in-home dog care experience versus your dog being stuck in a kennel all day,” said Burton.
“We can go to your house or your dog can come to my house, and then it’s just more comfortable for them. I get a lot of clients who have literally never left their dog before because they’re nervous about leaving them somewhere, so people are more at ease with the way we have it set up.”
Burton turned the Mutt Hutt into a full-time job roughly four months ago when she left her job in the oil field to pursue this opportunity full-time.
“At first it was terrifying, but now that I’ve done it, I wish I did it sooner because I’ve gotten so much support for the business in our community. It’s mind-blowing.”
Burton originally got into dog care through her dog training courses when clients would tell her they weren’t sure where to leave their animals while away.
“I started with one, and that turned into five, which turned into 10, and now I have a huge client list because I have lots of exposure in the community for different dog-related things,” she said. “Now we’re on a roll and I’m always trying to get new things for the dogs.”
On the training side of things, Burton teaches positive reinforcement training.
“We do from puppy all the way up to advanced,” she said.
The Mutt Hutt also offers dog-walking services, which Burton explained can be tailored to each client.
“Some people don’t want their dogs walked with other dogs, and that’s fine,” she said.
“If you’re working a 12-hour shift, we can come over and let your dog out, play with them in the yard, take them for a walk; whatever that person is comfortable with. I’d like to do more of that.”
With the almost overnight success and growth of The Mutt Hutt, Burton wanted to take the opportunity to thank the community and the clients who have been supporting her through this journey.
“I moved into this place four months ago and I’m already looking at an acreage,” she said.
“Thank you to everyone for their support. I really appreciate everything and it warms my heart. It also makes everything worth it.”
For more information and to inquire about services, visit The Mutt Hutt Lloydminster on Facebook.
