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Darcey F.

Bath

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews
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Aspiring vet student/former zookeeper

Pet care experience

I started out dropping in to feed the neighbours’ cats as a teenager, but soon progressed to looking after all manner of furry friends! I grew up in a house full of dogs, cats and horses, and spent the last year working in a zoo with a host of wild species, so I am well versed in managing all temperaments - I’m not expecting every pup to love me straight away, no matter how much I love them. During my time as a keeper I was also highly involved in positive reinforcement training, so if you need me to keep up any training regimes I am more than happy to! I’ve spent a lot of time in vet practices as a soon-to-be vet student, so any medication that needs to be kept on top of is also nothing to worry about.

Reviews

Edward A.
House Sitting • Mar 22, 2024
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Darcey was fantastic with our young dog Morty and we would highly recommend her to anyone!

Charlotte T.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 19, 2024
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Darcey was brilliant with my cat Merry and the daily check-ins - she was very reliable, trustworthy and communicative. She was super flexible when there was an issue with the key and my neighbour had to help her gain access - thanks for looking after Merry, would definitely re-book!

Ali G.
House Sitting • Dec 18, 2023
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Another brilliant stay with Darcey. The house and Otis were perfectly looked after. Thank you.

Caroline P.
House Sitting • Oct 31, 2023
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Darcey is a gem! Our dog (who was injured, hence the need for a house sitter) was completely at ease with her immediately so we knew she was the right person. It was really important that we left her with someone that would take care of her as we would and Darcey was clearly a ‘dog person’ and understood how to look after her. Darcey is also really respectful of your home - will will definitely be calling on Darcey again.

About Darcey F.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am a clean and tidy individual who will make sure any time I’m spending in your home is both completely necessary and like I was never there! I have my own car so can safely and easily transport your pets if necessary, whether for daily exercise or vet visits, and as someone who has grown up around animals I am completely comfortable managing their needs however is necessary.

Information Darcey F. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any medical needs that may become apparent during my time with them. I’d also appreciate a heads up about their style of training, eg. the best way to get them to sit, recall etc, as I know everyone has their own style and quirks for their dog’s training!

A typical day

I am experienced in positive reinforcement training and have a lot of patience, so I love improving dog’s mental stimulation, which is just as important as their physical exercise. I can also give a tennis ball a decent whack with a racquet, and love strolling endlessly through woodland and beautiful scenery while exploring new places!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
£36per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
£10per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood

Darcey can watch in your home

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

Availability

I’m in my final year of my undergraduate degree, which means my schedule is fixed but has lots of gaps in between lectures. I love to stay active and am keen to discover the best dog-walking routes around the area, but am equally happy to stay in and let a more sedate pet relax with some company. I’m also an early riser, so any time from 7am onwards is fair game!

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About Darcey F.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am a clean and tidy individual who will make sure any time I’m spending in your home is both completely necessary and like I was never there! I have my own car so can safely and easily transport your pets if necessary, whether for daily exercise or vet visits, and as someone who has grown up around animals I am completely comfortable managing their needs however is necessary.

Information Darcey F. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any medical needs that may become apparent during my time with them. I’d also appreciate a heads up about their style of training, eg. the best way to get them to sit, recall etc, as I know everyone has their own style and quirks for their dog’s training!

A typical day

I am experienced in positive reinforcement training and have a lot of patience, so I love improving dog’s mental stimulation, which is just as important as their physical exercise. I can also give a tennis ball a decent whack with a racquet, and love strolling endlessly through woodland and beautiful scenery while exploring new places!

Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Darcey F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Darcey F.

Bath

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews