Here’s where we shine the spotlight on a leading light in Dorset and ask him, or her, for answers to our part fun/part serious questionnaire.

This time…Her childhood hero was Lassie, she’d like to share a car with a police dog called Fabulous Finn, chooses puppy breath and paws as her favourite smell and says the worst bit of her job is when it rains.

A distinct dog theme to our 20 Questions, explained by the fact that it’s Linda Stevenson, Co-founder, Dog Friendly Social, who has taken the ‘hot seat’! 

Question: What is your favourite TV show?

A: The Dog House.

Q: Who would you like to share a car with?

A: Fabulous Finn, the retired police dog.

Q: The best bit of my job is…?

A: Meeting dog owners and businesses who welcome dogs inside.

Q: And the worst?

A: When it rains.

Q: Who was your childhood hero?

A: Lassie.

Q: What’s your favourite smell?

A: Puppy breath and paws.

Q: Where’s your favourite place in Dorset?

A: Weymouth and Portland as I live so close.

Q: What advice would you give to anyone starting out on a career?

A: To believe in their dreams and ambitions.

Q: What was your first record/CD?

A: Green Green Grass of Home.

Q: What gets you angry?

A: Inconsiderate humans.

Q: Do you have a favourite piece of music?

A: Anything by the Beatles.

Q: What are the qualities you look for in a new employee?

A: Reliability.

Q: What’s your favourite food or dish?

A: Fish and chips.

Q: Steamed sponge pudding and custard or a plate of melon?

A: Should say a plate of melon!

Q: Name the best thing about living/working in Dorset?

A: Living close to the sea and countryside; best of both worlds.

Q: If you were Prime Minister for the day what would be the first thing you do?

A: Help those who need it most in our community.

Q: What’s your biggest frustration?

A: Humans who assume.

Q:  Where’s your favourite holiday location?

A: Cornwall.

Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years’ time?

A: Still finding places where dogs are welcome inside.

Q: What would you like to be remembered for?

A: Listening.

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