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Ben W.

Harrogate

5.0 out of 5 stars
120 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all service fees.

Ben can host

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only one pet owner at a time

Ben can look after

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg

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.

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Not available
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About Ben W.

Communication

26 repeat pet owners
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog 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 garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet 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

Ben W.'s Local Area

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

John H.
Boarding • Apr 05, 2026
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Hi Ben Thanks for looking after Hector again. He had a great time, as always, and is currently sleeping off all the exercise.

Sally J.
Boarding • Mar 26, 2026
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Harvey excitedly went in to spend 3 days with Ben & Jane. They are very lovely people who clearly love and understand dogs! Communication before and during the stay is prompt and reassuring…. complete with several photos. Will definitely rebook and recommend 😊

John H.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 23, 2026
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Thanks for looking after Hector again. As always he had a great time.

Sally J.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 19, 2026
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Harvey visited Ben for day care only. Prior to this we had a meet & greet and Ben was very communicate before and during Harvey’s stay. At drop off he happily went in to Ben’s house and I received an update after about 1 hour saying Harvey had settled nicely. I would definitely book with Ben again for day care or a longer stay.

About Ben W.

Communication

26 repeat pet owners
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog 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 garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet 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.

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Ben W.

Harrogate

5.0 out of 5 stars
120 reviews