5.0

Dogs have always been a huge part of our lives, and over the years we have owned and cared for a wide range of breeds, including Border Collies, Alsatians, German Shepherds, Spaniels, Labradoodles, and now two wonderful dogs of our own—a 3 year old rescue from Cyprus and a 2 year old German Shorthaired Pointer. We live in a large home with a spacious, fully enclosed and secure garden, giving dogs plenty of room to play safely. Our own dogs are crate trained, so we're happy to accommodate crate-trained dogs if that's part of their normal routine, but it's by no means essential. We'll always follow the routine that your dog is most comfortable with. Exercise is a big part of our day. We walk our dogs three times daily: a lead walk in the morning, another lead walk at lunchtime, and an evening walk by the river where dogs can enjoy some off-lead time if they have reliable recall and you are happy for them to do so. If not, we're equally happy to keep them on the lead. As I work fully remotely, your dog will rarely be left alone and will have company, attention, and supervision throughout the day. We understand how important it is to know your dog is being cared for just as they would be at home, and that's exactly the environment we aim to provide. Our dogs are part of the family, and any dog staying with us will be treated the same—with plenty of love, attention, exercise, and care. We know every dog is different, so we'll always take the time to understand their personality, routine, and any specific needs to make sure they have a happy, relaxed stay. We have handled multiple puppies, rescue dogs (Our own Maisie is a Cypriot rescue who came to us with severe anxiety, and now is a confident playful dog) and used to handling large strong breeds.