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Ben W.

Harrogate

5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
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RSPCA experienced by the beautiful Stray!

Pet care experience

I have been around working dogs since I was a child. When I was younger I had the ambition of being a veterinary surgeon and so had to gain animal experience to apply for the course. This included farm work, doing multiple weeks at 2 vet's practices and over a year and a half dog walking for the RSPCA. Since moving to Harrogate many years ago, I have walked and looked after 30 + dogs in the area; including house-sitting and drop-in visits. My job requires me to have a current DBS check in place. I am confident with big dogs as well as small ones and would happily meet beforehand to hopefully put your mind at ease. I am free on weekends all day, although do visit family etc on these days but not on a regular basis.

Reviews

Colin F.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 22, 2024
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Cooper was well looked as always after an evening visit to feed and let out. great service as always thanks Ben

Martin J.
Dog Boarding • Apr 15, 2024
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Flynn had a weekend with Ben and we picked him up a very tired and happy boy. Ben gave him plenty of walks and also time to snuggle up on the sofa. We got lots of lovely pictures and felt really reassured he was having a good time. Thanks Ben :)

John H.
Dog Boarding • Apr 07, 2024
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Hi Ben. Thanks for looking after Hector again. He’s obviously had a great time and is currently fast asleep on the sofa tired out by all the walks and activity. I’m sure he loved his trip to the beach as the lovely photos showed. Looking forward to his next stay in August. Thanks John

Jane H.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 26, 2024
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Ben is now our go to if we need to leave Monty for a day or overnight stay - thanks so much Ben.

About Ben W.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Usually, if I were lucky enough to look after your dog, this would involve lots of outdoor exercise (providing the dog is able to). I live very close to the Stray in Harrogate, so if needed it would not be far to quickly bring him or her home briefly for a drink or rest. However, I do drive so would be comfortable walking / looking after wherever your home is. Rover now encourages you now to message more than one person, this is a new feature and it isn't necessary, as I do reply quickly. I take great pride in my reviews and the service I offer. I have so much dog-handling experience and lots of common sense!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ben W. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special ways. Can they walk off the lead? How is their recall? Is there any lead aggression towards other dogs? Are they neutered?

A typical day

I believe dogs respond best to calm-assertive energy, exercise and mental stimulation. I enjoy taking dogs on long walks to Yorkshire Showgrounds or to the Stray. It depends on the dog and its age. I'm up early and out for the first toilet breaks and then throughout the day/eve. I use scent work too.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
£35per night
House Sitting
in your home
£40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
£11per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
£25per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
£12per walk

Ben can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Ben can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I mostly work from home (usual office hours). I can walk the dog before and after work, combined with play and scent work during the day.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 hours ago
Ben can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Ben W.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Usually, if I were lucky enough to look after your dog, this would involve lots of outdoor exercise (providing the dog is able to). I live very close to the Stray in Harrogate, so if needed it would not be far to quickly bring him or her home briefly for a drink or rest. However, I do drive so would be comfortable walking / looking after wherever your home is. Rover now encourages you now to message more than one person, this is a new feature and it isn't necessary, as I do reply quickly. I take great pride in my reviews and the service I offer. I have so much dog-handling experience and lots of common sense!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ben W. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special ways. Can they walk off the lead? How is their recall? Is there any lead aggression towards other dogs? Are they neutered?

A typical day

I believe dogs respond best to calm-assertive energy, exercise and mental stimulation. I enjoy taking dogs on long walks to Yorkshire Showgrounds or to the Stray. It depends on the dog and its age. I'm up early and out for the first toilet breaks and then throughout the day/eve. I use scent work too.

Location

Harrogate, United Kingdom

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Ben W.

Harrogate

5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews