Clare M.
Clare M.
Prices include all fees.
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
Clare is a wonderful dog sitter! We had used kennels in the past but felt guilty about it. When we discovered Rover and several dog sitters near us, we really liked Clare's profile and first tried a weekend for Milo to see how he would get on, and all went amazingly well. We then booked a 10 day holiday feeling reassured he would be very happy with Clare. He loves her two dogs Ruby and Reggie, and gets along with any other dogs staying at the same time. It's really good for his socialising skills. We'll be booking again with Clare very soon, thank you very much xxx
Clare was absolutely amazing and kept us updated with how Molly was getting on, we felt completely at ease leaving Molly with Clare! Would 100% use Clare again and would definitely recommend Clare to anyone wanting to leave their doggo in safe and loving hands ❤️
2nd time jack stayed over, he was very happy and settled, and made some new friends as well as playing with all the others. Thanks again, great service.
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.
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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.
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgUnspayed females accepted, neutered males onlyNo females in heatClare can host up to 3 pets per night
- Please tell me as much as possible about your dog’s personality, routine and any special requirements before their stay. I’d particularly like to know about: • Feeding schedules and dietary requirements • Medication or health conditions • Sleeping arrangements • Favourite toys, activities and treats • Any fears, anxieties or behavioural quirks • Recall and lead-walking habits • Experience with other dogs • Household rules you’d like me to follow The more information you provide, the easier it is for me to ensure your dog feels safe, happy and comfortable during their stay at Ruby’s Retreat.
Prices include all fees.