Andrew R.
Swinfen
Conscientious Canine(and cat!) Care
Pet care experience
I have lots of experience of looking after dogs for friends, family and Rover clients. I have cared for many different breeds, ranging from Alaskan Malamutes and German Pointers, to Labradors and Rhodesian Ridgebacks! As well as dog sitting through Rover, I also have experience of volunteering at a local dog shelter. I like the variety of looking after different breeds- high energy dogs, cuddly dogs, reactive dogs - and every dog sitting experience is unique and interesting. I do look after cats as well, but unfortunately the market for cat-sitting isn't nearly as big! Hence my photo gallery on here mostly being pictures of dogs, but I'm always open to more cat-sitting requests. I'm happy to take on long pet-sitting jobs- I have completed several 1 week and 2 week jobs so far, and I am already booked in for a 4 week dog-sit next year! I have always liked animals, and I have experience of owning and caring for many small pets- these include rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs and fish. I am someone who is very conscientious, and always likes to do a thorough job. When I meet dog owners I will always make written notes of all their requirements(feeding schedule, walk times/lengths, sleeping routine etc) and make sure they are followed daily. I am mature and responsible, and as well as being a great dog-sitter I like to think I make a good house sitter too! I will keep the place tidy, take in deliveries, be sensible with energy usage, wash the dishes, water your plants, put the bins out, and collect your post(as well as making sure it's kept safely out of reach from your pets!)
Reviews
Andy takes brilliant care of our dog Marley, he is patient and takes instruction very well, Marley can be quite needy and Andy catered to this so well, we feel very at ease leaving our dog, and home, in Andy’s care.
We were so pleased with how the dog sitting went. Andrew sent me photo updates so I knew everything was ok and when I got home the house was just as I left it, thank you!
Andy was brilliant looking after Marley, he was very attentive and took great care of him. He sent us updates and photos which made us feel relaxed knowing Marley was in good hands. We have already booked in another stay! Thank you Andy!
Andrew was the perfect cat sitter for our three week holiday. As soon as I met him I knew he would be a good fit for our two cats. One of them, the younger one, can be a little bit nervous of strangers but Andrew had such a calm and gentle nature that I was sure she would be very happy with him. He was incredibly self sufficient and gave us updates throughout his stay. A perfect house guest too, leaving the house very clean and tidy. I can’t rate him highly enough.
About Andrew R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am unable to currently offer boarding, but can pet sit at your house. I am happy to take dogs for a daily longer walk if required, or 2 shorter walks if preferred. I will always keep dogs on their leads for the duration of the walk.
Information Andrew R. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about any special requirements for your dog, their temperament, feeding times, how they respond to other dogs and any other relevant information.
A typical day
* For bookings of around 24 hours I will typically send 3 or 4 updates * For long bookings I will usually send 1 daily update, letting you know about their eating, walks etc * I will take your dog for 1-2 walks per day- let me know the length of walk you prefer, and any parks or other areas that your dog likes to go to * I can track walks on my Garmin and send you a screenshot of our walks, so you can see that your dog is getting regular exercise * I will always send photos, so that you can see your pets are happy and relaxed * I make my own notes at the meet and greet, but written instructions with any relevant information you can think of are always appreciated!
Services
Andrew can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work part-time for an events company, which mostly involves working weekends, so I have plenty of availability for pet sitting during the week. I update my calendar on here regularly to reflect my availability.
About Andrew R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am unable to currently offer boarding, but can pet sit at your house. I am happy to take dogs for a daily longer walk if required, or 2 shorter walks if preferred. I will always keep dogs on their leads for the duration of the walk.
Information Andrew R. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about any special requirements for your dog, their temperament, feeding times, how they respond to other dogs and any other relevant information.
A typical day
* For bookings of around 24 hours I will typically send 3 or 4 updates * For long bookings I will usually send 1 daily update, letting you know about their eating, walks etc * I will take your dog for 1-2 walks per day- let me know the length of walk you prefer, and any parks or other areas that your dog likes to go to * I can track walks on my Garmin and send you a screenshot of our walks, so you can see that your dog is getting regular exercise * I will always send photos, so that you can see your pets are happy and relaxed * I make my own notes at the meet and greet, but written instructions with any relevant information you can think of are always appreciated!
Location
Swinfen, United Kingdom
Andrew R.
Swinfen