Eleanor L.
Gloucester
Moving paws and wagging tails
Pet care experience
From the age of 3 I have had Guinea Pigs up until the last couple of years. I fed, watered, health checked and cleaned them out regularly. Since 14 I have been helping the neighbours care for their dogs from puppies to senior. These roles include feeding, ensuring they always have clean water, are healthy and safe before I leave and I always feed back anything I have noticed on a walk. Over the past 4 to 5 years I have walked dogs including several Labrador Retrievers and Cocker Spaniels, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross, a Jack Russel Terrier, a Poodle, a Goldendoodle and White West Highland Terriers. I allow the dogs to walk at their speed especially as they get older and only take them on walks suitable to their health. I always try to learn about the dog before to be able to form a bond. I was dog training pre-COVID from puppy ages right up to the Gold Kennel Club Award. I did this for about 3 1/2 years. If you were training your animal then I would be happy to help from implementing this inside the home to when walking outside. I will use equipment give to work with the dog as long as it is safe. I will not use pinch collars or e-collars and any slip leads used will be on older dogs. I groom dogs when I am back at home. I have been training and working since the end of the first lockdown in 2020. I work safely when with the pets and when talking to the owners ensuring that I give any necessary feedback. If your dog has a longer coat then regular brushing helps ensure that the coat remains matt free. Matting is likely to build up in places such as legs but wearing a harness can also lead to quicker developing matts in a dogs' chest, belly and behind their front legs. If needed I can groom your dog as long as you have suitable equipment however I will not remove any matting if it may cause your dog harm or distress. I worked in kennels and a cattery for work experience whilst doing my Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management and I also did a Level 2 Dog Walking course alongside in my second year. In this time I learnt more about how to safely work with the animals who are in an enclosed space which often they are not used to or having someone enter their personal bubble. I worked efficiently but ensuring I maintained the safety of the animal I was working with to protect both them and myself.
Reviews
Eleanor was the perfect house sitter! Rufus took to her straight away which was priority No 1. We were kept informed, and when we returned he was as happy as Larry, and the house was absolutely tidy - even the bins had been turned out and re-lined. We've no hesitation in recommending Eleanor to look after your hound and household!
Eleanor is so professional and responsible, the dogs were very happy! Would definitely recommend
Eleanor came to sit for our dog Ellie for 10 days, this August, she was so nice and gave an excellent service. She is very conscientious, looked after Ellie extremely well and kept in contact with us throughout, with videos and text messages. She even took Ellie to two pre booked, enclosed field appointments, in the rain. It was lovely to have someone you can trust to stay at your house and look after everything including giving excellent care to your dog! She left the house incredibly tidy and interacted with our neighbours to deal with any problems. I would definitely recommend her to others!
Eleanor was a lovely girl, buster was relaxed and happy while we were away, I had pictures sent to me every now and then which put us at ease. She was very prompt with times, I would definitely recommend her. Thanks again ?
About Eleanor L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I do boarding from your home which helps ensure your pets to be as least stressed as possible. I understand letting a new person into your home can be stressful and worrisome so I ensure all clients I work with have had a meet and greet so everyone is put to ease and I’m available to contact you whenever you would like to help out your mind at rest while you are away
Information Eleanor L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any special requirements and I can work closely with you to learn how you work so I can pick up everything I need to know to keep your pooch happy and healthy. This can include behavioural or medical, even if you think it is nothing it is better I know and nothing happen over not knowing and something happening.
A typical day
I believe that mental stimulation can be just as important for a dogs' health just as much as physical stimulation so allowing them to learn their surroundings allows them to self regulate. It can also help their general health. Depending on your dog or dogs as well as the area then this can vary where I will go on the walk however any grassy, open spaces then they will have as much space as they need (dogs will remain on lead at all time when off your property)
Services
Eleanor can watch in your home
Availability
I currently go to university to study BSc (Hons) Canine Training and Performance. I am also training up a puppy for my mum to go into therapy work I have been present to assessments for Pets As Therapy
About Eleanor L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I do boarding from your home which helps ensure your pets to be as least stressed as possible. I understand letting a new person into your home can be stressful and worrisome so I ensure all clients I work with have had a meet and greet so everyone is put to ease and I’m available to contact you whenever you would like to help out your mind at rest while you are away
Information Eleanor L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any special requirements and I can work closely with you to learn how you work so I can pick up everything I need to know to keep your pooch happy and healthy. This can include behavioural or medical, even if you think it is nothing it is better I know and nothing happen over not knowing and something happening.
A typical day
I believe that mental stimulation can be just as important for a dogs' health just as much as physical stimulation so allowing them to learn their surroundings allows them to self regulate. It can also help their general health. Depending on your dog or dogs as well as the area then this can vary where I will go on the walk however any grassy, open spaces then they will have as much space as they need (dogs will remain on lead at all time when off your property)
Location
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Eleanor L.
Gloucester