David G.
Sleaford
Services
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Availability
I retired 18 months ago and decided to care for dogs to keep me fit and happy so my time is my own. I prefer to walk my doggies at lunchtime and only walk one dog (or a family group of dogs) a day for a minimum of 1 hour; I never rush my dogs and I don't clock-watch. I always have a good supply of dry clean towels to towel-off wet and muddy dogs. I also really enjoy dog sitting dogs but I believe they need time to get to know and trust me. So If you'd like me to be your dog sitter then your furry friend will need to come for walkies with me before-hand; this is kinder for the dog and it's what I would want for my dog.
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About David G.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I only do walkies on the lead. I walk up to 4 dogs but only from the same home pack so that there are no fights. If you would like me to sit your dog/s I will always follow your dog's routine and I'm happy to sleep with dogs that need human company. I have a dog and a cat at home although the cat stays away from dog visitors. I have a fully fenced secure back garden, and a heated garden room which is my den and home to my dog visitors. I only have dog visitors that know me and Paulo well so long-term walkers and sitters only please.
Information David G. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog likes to retrieve and is reliable on recall so that I can build up trust to move to off lead exercise.
A typical day
I have a large park and riverside walks near to my home I do not let my dogs off the lead unless I know them well and trust them on recall.
Location
Sleaford, United Kingdom
My best friend is a Cocker Spaniel
Pet care experience
I have owned and trained dogs since I was 10 years old. When my dear cocker spaniel Sweep passed away in 2018 I couldn't face replacing him and decided to fill the gap left in my life by borrowing dogs from friends and neighbours. I have had 3 extended families of dogs as long-term fur buddies (four Pugs, five English Cockers, a Cockerpoo, and a Labrador); I have walked and provide holiday sitting for these doggies. In 2021 I adopted a retired English Cocker from stud (Paulo) and he was the most laidback chap; he went with me everywhere and was an extra companion for my doggie friends. Sadly Paulo passed away in February 2025 so I have more time for dog sitting and walking.
Reviews
We are so grateful to David looking after our cats whilst away. It was the first time we had left them and we were very anxious as one of our cats is quite timid, yet he happily accepted fuss from David! David kept us updated with pictures, and was so kind and understanding with us from the very first meeting. We will definitely be asking David again when we go away!
David & I decided it would be better for Baxter to be in his own home. So David came to our house to look after him. I cannot thank David enough for how he has looked after Baxter. I could see from the pictures that David sent to me, that Baxter was very happy to be in David's company. David is such a kind man who loves dogs, which is all I could ask for I would not hesitate to recommend David. And will use his services again in the future.
Came home to a happy and tired dog 😄 Good communication throughout and we appreciated the tracked walk and photos.
David was recommended to us by our neighbours and we are so delighted we met him. David is a godsend to help us with dog walking and house dog boarding. David spent weeks spending time with our brood to get to know each and every dog before he stayed at our house for two weeks. The dogs love him and enjoy their fortnightly walks. David has also helped us out with dog walking when my husband and I had some physical issues so needed some support with the dog walking. Overall we are incredibly happy that we have 'Uncle David' in our and our doggies lives.
About David G.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I only do walkies on the lead. I walk up to 4 dogs but only from the same home pack so that there are no fights. If you would like me to sit your dog/s I will always follow your dog's routine and I'm happy to sleep with dogs that need human company. I have a dog and a cat at home although the cat stays away from dog visitors. I have a fully fenced secure back garden, and a heated garden room which is my den and home to my dog visitors. I only have dog visitors that know me and Paulo well so long-term walkers and sitters only please.
Information David G. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog likes to retrieve and is reliable on recall so that I can build up trust to move to off lead exercise.
A typical day
I have a large park and riverside walks near to my home I do not let my dogs off the lead unless I know them well and trust them on recall.
David G.
Sleaford