Ben R.
Ben R.
Contact for House Sitting
£47 total per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Helping pets feel safe & understood
What sets me apart is my experience, patience and understanding of animal behaviour. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach to caring for animals. Every pet is an individual, with their own personality, needs and experiences, and I take the time to understand and work with them at their own pace. During and after my 3 years at Merrist Wood College, learning to work with and care for them, I have worked with a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, farm animals and British wildlife. This experience has given me a strong understanding of animal behaviour and body language, including how to recognise when an animal may be anxious, fearful, overwhelmed or reactive. I am particularly patient with animals who may need extra time to build trust or feel comfortable in a new situation. Whether your pet is nervous, reactive, highly energetic, elderly, has specific needs or simply takes a little longer to warm up to new people, I take a calm, gentle and individual approach. I never force interaction and instead allow animals to build confidence at their own pace. With over 13 years of experience working with animals, I bring a calm, patient and observant approach to every pet I care for. I believe that building trust is one of the most important parts of animal care, and i take great pride in forming genuine connections with animals - even those who may initially find new people or situations difficult. If you would like a copy of my CV, please do ask.
Cat care experience
Ben also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Your pets will be cared for as if they were my own - with lots of love, attention and care. I provide a calm, safe and comfortable environment, follow your instructions closely, and keep you updated so you can have complete peace of mind while you're away.
Ratings and reviews
We honestly couldn’t recommend Ben highly enough as a pet sitter and dog walker. He has looked after our 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Jack, for the past 5 years, and the bond they have is so lovely to see. Ben has so much patience, kindness and genuine love for animals, and Jack absolutely adores him! Ben has also stayed in our home to look after our cat and guinea pig, and previously cared for our hamsters too. Every single one of them has been looked after as if they were his own, giving us complete peace of mind whenever we’ve needed someone to care for our pets. He is also incredibly respectful and trustworthy in our home. He goes above and beyond, even helping with things like watering our plants and putting the bins out, and is always happy to go that extra mile to help. Knowing that our pets are safe, happy and genuinely loved while they’re in Ben’s care is priceless. He is reliable, caring, trustworthy and clearly has a real passion for animals. We would highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for a fantastic dog walker or pet sitter. You genuinely couldn’t ask for someone better! ❤️🐾
Ben has been caring for my animals for the last 10+ years. His care is nothing short of exemplary and I have never had any concerns over any aspect of the care he provides. He loves animals, has a natural empathy with them and is calm and considerate in his approach. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him.
I have known Ben for many years. He has been reliable, trustworthy and very capable in looking after our dog. He has house sat for us in many occasions and we always come back to a happy dog and a clean house! I cannot recommend him highly enough. He’s hard working, sociable and altogether a great guy!
Ben has looked after our dog for the past five years and we have always been very happy with the care he provides. Ben is kind, attentive and completely trustworthy. He has stayed in our home on a number of occasions while we've been away, and we always come home to a happy dog and a tidy house. He takes the time to get to know the pets he cares for and adapts his approach to suit their individual needs and routines. It's clear that he genuinely enjoys spending time with animals and wants them to feel settled and well looked after. We have no hesitation in recommending Ben to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.
It is my pleasure to recommend Ben to anyone who is looking for a caring and responsible person to look after their beloved animal Ben has looked after our dog on many occasions and I can honestly say that he goes out of his way to make sure the animal and the animal's owner are happy and individually catered for in every detail Not only is Ben 's love of animals obvious but he is hugely knowledgable in animal care, training and welfare Our pet always greets Ben enthusiastically whenever she sees him. So, as an owner it is very reassuring to know that she will be happy in his company and care I do not hesitate to fully recommend him to look after your pet
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Schedule
I am very flexible and happy to work around your needs. Whether you need a couple of hours each day, or full day care, a few days a week or every day. I can tailor my schedule to provide consistent, reliable support for you and your pets.