We've had so many different dogs stay with us over the years. Small breeds, big breeds, female, male, neutered, not neutered, females on heat, puppies, elderly dogs, dogs with anxiety issues, dogs taking medication, dogs with hearing impairments, rescue dogs, dogs with strict diets and allergies, high-energy dogs, dogs who don't want to be walked and prefer to be carried, crate trained dogs, dogs who are allowed on the furniture, dogs who aren't... and to be honest we've loved every one of them. We've been extremely fortunate that all the dogs that have stayed with us so far have been well behaved, house trained, lovely animals who have not only settled in very quickly but seemingly have really enjoyed their stay with us. With so much experience with all these different types of dogs by now, we feel very comfortable with most any dog staying with us and have thoroughly enjoyed our dog-sitting journey so far.

We of course adapt to the routine of each of the dogs staying with us but typically the day would start with either a quick walk or being let out into the garden so our furry friend can relieve themselves, breakfast and some chill time while we get some work done (from home and only during the week). We usually set up the dogbeds near our working stations so they've always got company and we can sneak some cuddles between emails (if the dog is small enough and happy to, they usually snooze on our laps while we work). At lunchtime, we would go for a long walk around the woods and lakes in Hitchingbrooke Park to make sure they get their much needed daily exercise. Then back home to eventually end the day with dinner and cuddles on the sofa in front of the TV, and maybe another quick walk before bed. We don't work weekends so we would sometimes take a walk down to our local dog-friendly cafe where they have freshly made treats for us and the doggies and, if the weather's good, we'll find a spot in the garden to do some sunbathing with our furry friend. This is of course very general and we're really flexible when it comes to adapting to your dogs needs and routine! We also tend to send the owners at least daily photos of their pets so they are reassured that they're safe and happy.