Dorinda G.
Dorinda G.
Highlights
Pet care experience
A loving, fun and reliable home away from home 🐶
Dogs have always been part of my life. They make me happy and they make me laugh! Every single one that comes for a visit, becomes part of the family. They will be allowed on the furniture and some even sleep in my bedroom. They will join me when I meet a friend for coffee, or they will "help" me in the garden, or they will sleep next to me on the sofa while I do some work on my laptop. Each doggie has its own personality, so it is always sad to see them go home. It will be my honour to care for your very loved pet and to give him/her lots of cuddles and love. I am looking forward to meeting you all.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Barney had the best time! He played non-stop with a new doggy friend and Dorinda was so kind and so accommodating. Barney even had some lovely cuddles in the evening 🥰 He will definitely be back!
I had a pre-meet with Dorinda before leaving Indy for the first time and it was a great opportunity for us both to check suitability. I honestly had nothing to worry about though. Dorinda was brilliant with Indy, and she had a wonderful time playing with her new doggy friends. Dorinda sent across photos and updates to let me know how she was getting on. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dorinda and Indy is already booked in for another stay.
Dorinda was wonderful with Molly our Cavapoo. This was Mollys first visit and Dorinda really helped her to feel safe and secure very quickly. We are very lucky to have found someone so caring and will definitely be booking Molly in to stay with Dorinda again.
I can’t thank you enough, Dorinda. You are truly an amazing person, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found you. The regular photo updates and messages meant so much to us while we were away—they really gave us peace of mind. It’s so clear that Echo is soooo happy with you. Every time we arrive, she runs straight into your home without hesitation, which says everything. Knowing she’s safe, loved, happy and enjoying herself makes all the difference. Thank you for everything you’ve done for Echo, we appreciate it more than words can say. Take care of yourself, and we’re already looking forward to the next booking♥️
Dorinda is a true dog whisperer ❤️ I trust her wholeheartedly with our pup. She’s calm, gentle, and incredibly emotionally aware of all the little quirks and personality traits that make our dog unique. It’s clear how much she genuinely cares, and that gave us such peace of mind while we were away. She sent regular picture updates and our pup came back happy, relaxed, and smelling and looking beautiful! We feel so lucky to have found her. Thank you, Rover, for connecting us with someone so wonderful x
Dorinda has looked after Willow for multiple stays, both week long and overnight. Willow is very excited to return and has a great time whilst there. Dorinda has been great at sending us lots of photos and updates, and we feel Willow is very cared for whilst there. Dorinda is a genuine dog lover and is now who we approach first to look after Willow for long breaks.
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Schedule
I am a self-taught digital designer/artist and work from home. In between the dog walks, cuddles and playtimes, I do artwork of families and pets and the dogs normally sleep next to me while I sit and work. We go for long walks in the mornings and then again in the late afternoon (depending on their needs). The dogs will normally have a nice snooze next to me while I am busy with a family illustration. I am a keen gardener, so whenever the weather allows, the dogs and I will be in the garden, potting round and enjoying the fresh air. This is also when most of the playing happens. All my doggie guest are allowed to roam the whole house. They can get on the sofas and some will sleep in my bedroom if allowed by their parents 🐶 I have a very flexible house routine to suit all the doggie visitors.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
The safety of all my doggie friends are very important to me. The garden is completely enclosed and safe for them to explore. This is also where most of the playing happens. They will always be on the lead when we go for a walk. I only take small to medium sized dogs so that they feel safe with each other. No aggressive dogs will be allowed to stay with me. They are all friendly and happy to be with other dogs.🐶
A typical day
I believe that dogs need both physical and mental stimulation to stay fit, healthy and happy. We will go on long walks, play games like throwing a ball. On the mental stimulation side, I will get out the puzzle toy where they will try and get some kibble out to eat. After all the activities, the dogs normally sleep next to me on the sofa while I work.