Clare M.
Clare M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Holiday Care • Daycare • Adventures
I have over 25 years of experience caring for dogs and run Ruby’s Retreat, a home-from-home boarding service in Dukinfield. As a Rover Star Sitter with 33 five-star reviews, I provide personalised care in a calm family environment. I work from home, meaning dogs receive company, supervision and attention throughout the day. I have experience with puppies, senior dogs, rescue dogs, nervous dogs, medication administration and multi-dog households. Every dog is treated as an individual and I take time to learn their personality, routine and preferences so they feel safe, relaxed and settled during their stay. I carefully manage group dynamics and only accept dogs that I feel will be a good fit for the environment, ensuring a positive experience for everyone.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Margot had a great time staying over with Clare and the gang! We got lots of photos and updates over the weekend and knew that she was happy and in good hands. Thank you!
Great experience with Clare. She put us at ease straight away and it’s immediately obvious how much she loves dogs and how much time she invests interacting with them. Great comms, photos and videos throughout our dogs holiday with her. We would definitely recommend her and wouldn’t hesitate to book again! Thank you Clare - and big kisses from Lola 😁😁
Clare gave our two a home from home and I can’t thank her enough. They both had a lovely time.
First time using Rover and booking Clare – and I couldn’t have asked for better! Right from our first meeting it was obvious how much Clare loves dogs, and I knew straight away Jack would be in safe, caring hands. I was really nervous leaving him overnight for the first time with someone new, but Clare put my mind at ease instantly. She kept me updated with regular photos and messages so I could see how he was doing, which helped more than I can say.
Clare is lovely - and so are her dogs. I received regular updates and pictures of Logan. I think he really enjoyed his stay - lots of walks and then a comfy place to rest. He looked so relaxed. Thank you Clare xx
Clare was absolutely wonderful! She knew exactly the type of exercise and play that a dog like Suki needed, provided us with regular updates and pictures, and worked around our availability to ensure that we could enjoy our day whilst knowing that Suki was enjoying hers. I would highly recommend Clare to anybody - it is clear that she adores dogs and is super knowledgeable about their needs!
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Schedule
I work from home full-time, which means dogs are rarely left alone and receive plenty of supervision, attention and companionship throughout the day. Each day includes garden access, exercise, playtime, rest periods and lots of interaction. I adapt routines to suit individual dogs, whether they prefer active days, quiet companionship or a little of both. I am flexible with feeding schedules, medication requirements and established routines to help your dog feel comfortable and settled during their stay.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
At Ruby’s Retreat, dogs stay in a calm family home with secure outdoor space and are treated as part of the family. I carefully manage introductions and group dynamics to ensure dogs are well matched and comfortable with one another. Every dog receives individual attention and I take time to understand their personality, routine and any specific needs before their stay. Dogs are welcome on furniture and have access to both indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the day. However, I am always happy to follow an owner’s preferred rules and routines to maintain consistency. Regular photo and video updates are provided throughout your dog’s stay, giving you complete peace of mind while you’re away.
Pets
A typical day
A typical day at Ruby’s Retreat starts with breakfast, garden time and a morning walk. The rest of the day is tailored to the dogs staying with me, with a mix of exercise, playtime, enrichment and plenty of opportunities to relax. Dogs have access to both the house and secure garden throughout the day and are free to snooze on the sofa, play with friends or simply stay close by while I work from home. I keep routines as close as possible to what dogs are used to at home, helping them feel relaxed and settled. Throughout the day, owners receive regular photo and video updates so they can see their dog enjoying their stay.