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David W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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David W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

£27 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Identity Verified
50 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Looked after loved Animals for 50 years

I've looked after and loved dogs and indeed all animals since I was a 10 year boy in North London. I now live in a large bungalow in Dorset England. I have a large very secure garden and access to lovely countryside walks round the New Forest. I would love to share my environment with some furry friends and look forward to meeting your animals

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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25 ratings
Mel K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 04, 2026

David and Rose were the perfect hosts for our cocker spaniel. Very accommodating and friendly people kept us well informed with photos and videos. Many thanks for their kindness, very much appreciated.

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Geri G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026

The loveliest of people! We quite literally cannot thank or praise David and his lovely wife Rosemary highly enough for looking after our girl, Daphne, during our recent trip away… it was home from home for her! David kept in contact with us daily about all her shenanigans and trips out - it was just amazing! This was Daphnes first time staying with David and Rosemary and we could see by how she was in the pictures and videos and also on our return that she had settled in with them like she belonged there! We are booked in for 2 more trips away already and Daphne is already booked back in with David and Rosemary, her new Aunty and Uncle! ♥️

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Rakhee R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 03, 2026

Thanks, David, for taking such good care of Rolo overnight. We really appreciated the extra effort you made during the heatwave, especially getting up early to walk him before the day warmed up. It was great to receive updates and know he was happy, comfortable, and well looked after. We’d be very happy for Rolo to stay with you again.

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Lynne C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026

George is happy with Dave and Rosemary.

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Susie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 08, 2026

David was exactly what you want from a dog sitter. Harley, a very old dog who was fussy with his food, was well cared for. Thank you.

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Alex B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 18, 2025

David looked after our 5 and a half month old pup Olive for the day and was fantastic. Great communication with a short notice booking, kept us updated in the day and I think Olive had the best day ever, looked very settled in when I came to pick her up! Thank you 🙏

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I recently retired after 24 years as a driving instructor. I love walking the new forest trails and I also have a very large secure garden to play ball games in. I'll have plenty of time to play with and care for you pets.and I will look forward to meeting them

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large secure garden. I have my own dog that loves to play ball with other dogs, but I can easily keep them apart if needed. I live on top of the New Forest trails so lovely walk are on offer at least twice daily

A typical day

I love playing with dogs and enjoy there company. I live in a lovely environment in the New Forest with access to traffic free walks, fields, and forests. Your dog will not find a better safer environment that with me.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
David can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if you pet has any special needs, dietary requirements or health requirements and I will be pleased to accommodate them during there stay with me
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.