I'ya! 👋

I'm Lucy, the founder of Westwood Dog Co, a dog lifestyle brand created for dogs with personality

If you've been around for a while, you might already know a little of my story. Westwood Dog Co didn't appear overnight, it has evolved from years of loving dogs, independent business and, of course, one very special working cocker spaniel called Lily.

Where it all began...

I was born and bred in Hull, East Yorkshire, and grew up surrounded by independent business owners in my family.

Some of my earliest memories are spending school holidays helping out in my parents' businesses. My dad ran his hardware shop for almost 30 years, while my mum owned a pet shop just across the road. Add in two older sisters who went on to run their own independent businesses too, and I suppose it was always inevitable that one day I'd want to create something of my own!

Before entering the world of dog accessories, I spent several years working as a presenter at BBC Radio Humberside. I loved meeting new people, hearing their stories and interviewing people who had taken a chance on an idea and turned it into their own business.

Little did I know I'd eventually be doing exactly the same.

Then came 2020.

Like many people, the pandemic gave me time to stop and think about what I really wanted from life. With more time at home, I spent a lot more time with Lily, my working cocker spaniel and, quite honestly, my absolute world (and if my husband Gary is reading this, you're my world too so don't be getting jel haha!).

I'd always known that if I were to start my own business, it needed to be centred around something I genuinely loved.

And there she was... staring at me with those puppy-dog eyes. 🐶

From one idea to something much bigger

What started as an idea to create stylish dog accessories quickly became so much more.

I began researching harnesses, leads, collars and accessories, and before long I was developing my very first collection. The original business grew into a physical shop, Oh My Dog, in Beverley, alongside an online store.

Those years taught me so much about running a business, developing products, building a brand and, most importantly, the amazing community that exists within the dog world.

After 5 incredible years, the time eventually came for the physical shop to begin a new chapter under new ownership.

But for me, it wasn't the end of the journey.

It was the beginning of a new one.

Welcome to Westwood Dog Co

Today, my focus is firmly on Westwood Dog Co, our own dog lifestyle brand, created for dogs with personality (just like our Lily!)

Westwood Dog Co is all about stylish, fun and practical accessories designed to help dogs look and feel their best on every adventure.

Our collections are designed with personality in mind. Because let's be honest... dogs are part of the family, and if you ask me, they deserve accessories that are just as fabulous as they are. 😂🐾

But Westwood Dog Co is about more than just the products we create.

It's also about the people and dogs who come along for the journey.

Through our wonderful brand reps, social media and dog-friendly meet-ups, we're building a community of like-minded dog lovers who share our love for our four-legged best friends.

And at the heart of it all...

...is Lily. ❤️

The dog who unknowingly inspired the whole thing.

From the very first idea to where Westwood Dog Co is today, she's been there through it all, whether she's modelling the latest collection, joining us at a meet-up or simply reminding me why I started this journey in the first place.

Running your own business isn't always easy. The hours are long, the to-do list never seems to end and sometimes I genuinely have absolutely no idea what day of the week it is. 😂

But I still feel incredibly lucky to be doing something I love and building a brand around something that means so much to me.

So whether you've supported me from the very beginning, shopped with us before, recently discovered Westwood Dog Co or you're simply here because you love dogs as much as I do...

Thank you for being here.

This is the next chapter, and honestly?

I think it's going to be the best one yet. 🐾✨

Lots of woof,
Lucy & Lily x