Ellen F.
Ellen F.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Licenced and insured dog lover :D
We have helped care for a variety of dogs through Rover and privately and would love to be a 'holiday home' for your dog too. As licenced home from home boarding we offer a safe, calm and nurturing environment for every dog in our care. Alongside our rescue dog, we welcome up to 3 dogs for boarding or daycare, ensuring small, harmonious groups where each dog receives individual attention and well supervised care. Our approach is rooted in welfare, emotional safety and routine. With a background in mental health nursing and counselling, and studying my Level 3 Ofqaul canine health, welfare and behaviour course, we bring highly attuned understanding of canine behaviour, making our home/retreat especially suited to seniors, anxious dogd and 1st time boarders Before Rover and my private business I have also regularly helped pet/house sit dogs/cats for family/friends. Owners receive regular updates and photos, giving you complete piece of mind while your dog enjoys a relaxed, happy-centred stay. Our commitment to high standards, transparency and compassionate care has quickly made our business a trusted choice for dog owners across Essex
Cat care experience
Ellen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Ellen made the whole experience easy and stress-free. Good communication and updates when Penny stayed with her. Penny enjoyed her stay.
My pups stayed with Ellen recently after our sitter had cancelled. Ellen was really responsive and took them in last minute. Both my dogs are rescues and it was clear Ellen and her partner knew how to make them feel comfortable. Would definitely book again! 😊
Ziggy had an overnight stay with Ellen recently. Ellen was great from start to finish. We had a meet and greet with her dog to see how they would respond to each other and we filled in a form so she knew any necessary information about Ziggy like feeding and exercise habits. It was clear Ellen is knowledgeable about dogs and she understood Ziggy's needs. During the stay, Ellen kept us updated with how Ziggy was doing and sent pictures. Ziggy sometimes gets a sensitive stomach, so Ellen also kindly gave us something to take away to help with that. Overall Ziggy had a great time and we would definitely recommend Ellen!
Murphy had a great time at Ellen's. It certainly looked like he made himself completely at home in her house, judging by the pictures I was sent! It's nice to not have to worry about him when he is with Ellen! I wouldn't hesitate to have her look after him again.
Ellen and her partner are always great with Nova. Long walks, lots of love and always keeps us informed which the kids love as Nova is there furry sibling. 100% recommend.
Ellen was fantastic with our dog from start to finish. She kept us updated with regular messages and photos, which really gave us peace of mind while we were away. Our dog was clearly happy, well cared for, and treated like part of the family. She had walks, playtime, and lots of attention. Communication was excellent and very friendly. We could not have asked for a better experience and will definitely book with Ellen again. Highly recommended!
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Schedule
'Home from home' experience guaranteed! LICENCE NUMBER AAL/155 Our home consists of myself and my partner, Nick as well as our lovely rescue dog, Ada. I work from home 3 days but there is always someone at home. Nick takes Ada for an early morning walk before he goes to work and your dog can come to. Then we have evening walkies each eve over the fields opposite our house. Lunch time walkies may also be added. Quiet times are encouraged to ensure dogs get enough sleep. Weekends we like to visit dog friendly venues or sometimes book an enclosed field/wood for safe off lead fun. Ada is a sensitive soul but we call her the 'supervisor' as she generally hangs out and watches over what guest dogs are up to. She can sometimes be playful but she being quite low energy she is also happy to lay about (and snooze).
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a 'higher standards' council licence rating (you won't find many on Rover who can say that!). My rates may seem slightly more than others on Rover but this is because I need to consider tax, insurance, licence fees and paying for things like vet approved disinfectant to keep your dog safe as well as my ongoing training. I am fully insured for boarding, sitting, transportation as well as basic grooming. I collaborate with Betty and berties groomers and can transport your dog here for a groom whilst you have your holiday I have a certificate in dog first aid, safety and basic grooming. I regular update my canine CPD. I am aiming to complete my canine health/behaviour course by the end of the year but have good knowledge of dogs especially owning a rescue. I would always keep a close eye on your animal whilst they are in my care. Being a nurse & counsellor, I am very observant and vigilant to your dogs emotions and of course am trusting. I provide a 'care plan' for every dog monitoring their diet/fluid intake, toileting, behaviours, enrichment. I am able to give tablets or creams meds as needed. I have vast human dementia experience so feel I could manage confused pooches too. I'll carefully follow any instructions you leave me re diet etc. Ada is better chicken free so I understand the importance of allergies. An enhanced DBS certificate is available on request. If I needed to leave your dog at home (quite rare), I use a camera in the kitchen to keep monitoring for any significant agitation and leave the radio on the drown out some outside sounds. I tend to leave radio 2 overnight downstairs to help dogs settle to. I am happy to keep up with any training your dog needs especially if they are young.
Pets
A typical day
I have a strong spare long lead for safe walkies whilst giving your dog the chance to run about and burn off some energy. We have a medium size dog safe garden to run around in and live opposite fields perfect for dogs as well as the near by football field. I love playing fetch or tug of war or whatever your dogs favourite game is. I have various enrichment items - lickimat, Kong or puzzles to use with your approved treats to keep your dog occupied and enriched I do have a soft spot for the 'golden oldies'