Catherine P.
Catherine P.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your pups home away from home
Hi! If you’re looking for a lovely countryside spot for your pup, either for the day or for a longer stay, I’d love to help out! I have 1.5 acres of fenced in land (the wall is only about 4 feet in some spots so please let me know if you have an escape artist). I also have lots of space in my house for fun, whether they love to sunbathe on the patio or go for a splash in the paddling pool or even play scent games in the bushes. I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life. I adore them! In 2022, I rescued my girl, Kiki. She came to me with severe reactivity and people and dog aggression so I have plenty of experience managing difficult dogs. I am not a dog trainer but I have worked with many and am prepared to deal with dogs of all personalities and needs. I have raised dogs using force free training methods and also have experience using e-collar, prong, and other aversive tools so however you have trained your dog, I am comfortable managing them. I am happy and willing to take care of any kind of dog (dangerous dog breeds included). I can keep the dogs in my care separated so can take dogs in heat as well. I have several crates if you crate train, otherwise plenty of couches for the dogs to dose on :) I do ask that if your dog poses a bite risk to people or dogs that they come muzzle trained. If they aren’t, I am still willing to care for them but would likely exercise them on my property to avoid risks to the public. Whatever you need, I’m willing to work with you to make sure your dog has a lovely stay and you have a stress free break!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Luna had a great time with Catherine. She has a great house for having dogs, lots of garden space for them to run around. She sent lots of updates and was willing to accommodate everything we needed. Thanks again!
My first time using Rover and I couldn’t have been more pleased with my experience. Catherine was very welcoming and it was clear my dog (Poppy) felt comfortable with her from the very first meeting. I felt confident that Poppy would be safe in her care. When I dropped Poppy off she trotted off happily checking out Catherine’s beautiful home, the overall communication was fantastic throughout Poppy’s stay, I was sent regular pupdates, and photos which showed me that Poppy looking content and that she had definitely settled into her new surroundings. I honestly am so pleased it worked out so well, and it meant I could have a worry free break away. I would 100% use Catherine again and I highly recommend. Thank you
Catherine is lovely, Louis has never stayed with someone he doesn't know before and she was great with him. I had lots of updates and pics, which was really reassuring that he was ok. Louis had a fantastic time, with lots of cuddles and plenty of running around 😁 Thank you Catherine!
Catherine is approachable and clearly has a love of dogs. Harley thoroughly enjoyed his time there and left us without a backwards glance. He was pleased to see us after his stay but he had clearly been well looked after. We had regular updates so we knew what was going on. All in all I would reccomend.
Catherine was excellent. Very accommodating, and Bella has come home tired but happy! Thank you!
Second time that Toby spends the day with Catherine and was great. Toby loves the garden and attention. Catherine sent me pics and a video ot Toby and kept me updated when Toby aparantly had enough and wanted to come back home. I certainly will trust Catherine with Toby again!
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Schedule
I work away from home four times a week and am usually out for five hour periods. Otherwise, if I am out, the dogs can generally come with me in the car. Most of my time is spent at home though!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have 1.5 acres of fenced in space on my land. We also have another two acres of open field and then miles and miles of public trails plus some really great spots on the river if your dog likes to swim. Plenty of adventure for doggies. There are quite a few deer and rabbits (as well as livestock which I always leash around) in the fields so unless your pup has solid recall, I will not risk having them off leash outside of my fenced in area. If your dog is only with me for a short stay, I won’t introduce them to my dog as Kiki is dog specific and I don’t like to risk any tension between her and other animals. I have space for four other dogs in my home to be separated easily. Friendships during longer stays are very dependent on each dog and if they can be neutral around each other. Of course if your dog is reactive or aggressive, I am happy to accommodate that and avoid dog/people interactions completely. As the owner of a reactive and previously aggressive dog, it was always my hope that I could find someone to care for my dog who understood the risks and was fully knowledgeable of the responsibility associated with higher risk dogs without paying crazy prices for a specialized kennel. I am not a trainer but I will care for your dog the way you do and I will love them the way you do :) My main goal is to give you peace of mind while you travel and make sure your pup has a great time.
Pets
A typical day
My dog, Kiki, typically does one, two hour walk a day, or mini walks throughout (depending on my availability) so a walk or two are always on the agenda. Beyond that we do games in the garden, structured socialization, treats like chicken feet and rabbit ears are plentiful in my house (if they are allowed them), long walks in the countryside or the occasional trip into town. Swimming in the river if it’s warm enough as well and, as is typical of the UK, lots of muddy walks in the rain.