Abigail P.
High Wycombe
Services
Abigail can care for
Availability
As a full time student, I have reasonable flexibility around my lectures at university for pet care. I’m usually required to be in university 2-3 days a week, either for the full day or just a morning or afternoon.
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About Abigail P.
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
For my dogs, it’s been a priority to make sure they have a consistent place in the house that is their little “nest”. Usually their bed with their favourite toys and/or blankets. When looking after them as puppies this safe space starts off in their cage which they are put in at meal times and on a night. With feeding, I prefer to use dry kibble as it’s better for keeping their teeth clean and snacks for training or treats are often carrots and celery sticks. Meal times are split into breakfast and dinner and are at consistent times. My dogs’ water bowl is suspended in a stand making it easier for her to drink with no straining of her neck. Ideally she gets 2 walks a day, at least 1 in a big open space where she can run around and play fetch. If there isn’t time for 2 walks I play with her for some extra time in the garden. In the summer, there is a paddling pool I set up in the garden which is great for keeping her cool and giving her something mentality stimulating to investigate/splash in! With Isla my current dog, we give her towels tied up with kibble tucked inside for her to sniff and battle with to keep her occupied for a little while mentally. When one of my previous dogs went blind, we adapted the house to make it easier for her to manoeuvre. We padded the sides of furniture so when she bumped into them it didn’t hurt as much. When my old dogs became more elderly, we put down carpets on the slippy floors to help them grip as well as putting metacam in their food to ease their joint pain. I value the importance of making sure dogs have a good quality of life with both physical and mental stimulation!
Location
High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Raised with dogs, loving, patient
Pet care experience
I was raised with 2 lovely black Labradors in the house. One of which had puppies when I was in primary school! I would often be the one to bathe and groom them and once I was old enough shared out feeding duties, accompanied vet visits and helped remove tics after walks in long grass. Both of them developed health issues later in life and as a family we adapted to. Like with many labs, their hips and joints became weaker so we put friction mats on our tiled floors to help them walk. The younger of the 2 (Sunshine/Sunny) became blind so we put a bell on the eldest so she could hear where she was. I also would walk Sunny on a close harness to comfort her and give her confidence by being near me. Pulling up on her harness when we reached curbs and slowing down when going over uneven surfaces. I feel satisfied in saying that both dogs were able to live full lives right until the days we had to put them to sleep. When I’m not at uni, I’m at my parents house with our lovely 1 year old Labrador Isla! I have been her main trainer since we got her in March 2025. Despite being a crazy pup, she is very intelligent and I hope to have more time to teach her some tricks on top of the basics like sit and stay. I am confident in saying I have experience of looking after elderly dogs, puppies and all in between!
Reviews
Since the age of two Abigail has lived with black labradors. This has contributed to her love and devotion towards all animals and removed any fear. She has taken responsibility, appropriate to her age, to care for the dogs by feeding, cleaning up mess, walking, bathing and training them. She was a child when one dog had six puppies and was a great help socialising them. She recently chose a new puppy for her family and returns from University to share time together. Abigail is a mature, wise and caring young adult who is capable of regular commitment. Prior to University she held a position of Customer Assistant at Go Outdoors - which involved responsibility and liaison with the general public. It was a good role for her because she loves outdoor living and also because dogs were allowed in store! Provided Abigail is matched with well behaved dogs, she will be an asset to Rover.com. Thank you.
About Abigail P.
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
For my dogs, it’s been a priority to make sure they have a consistent place in the house that is their little “nest”. Usually their bed with their favourite toys and/or blankets. When looking after them as puppies this safe space starts off in their cage which they are put in at meal times and on a night. With feeding, I prefer to use dry kibble as it’s better for keeping their teeth clean and snacks for training or treats are often carrots and celery sticks. Meal times are split into breakfast and dinner and are at consistent times. My dogs’ water bowl is suspended in a stand making it easier for her to drink with no straining of her neck. Ideally she gets 2 walks a day, at least 1 in a big open space where she can run around and play fetch. If there isn’t time for 2 walks I play with her for some extra time in the garden. In the summer, there is a paddling pool I set up in the garden which is great for keeping her cool and giving her something mentality stimulating to investigate/splash in! With Isla my current dog, we give her towels tied up with kibble tucked inside for her to sniff and battle with to keep her occupied for a little while mentally. When one of my previous dogs went blind, we adapted the house to make it easier for her to manoeuvre. We padded the sides of furniture so when she bumped into them it didn’t hurt as much. When my old dogs became more elderly, we put down carpets on the slippy floors to help them grip as well as putting metacam in their food to ease their joint pain. I value the importance of making sure dogs have a good quality of life with both physical and mental stimulation!
Abigail P.
High Wycombe