Ellen M.
Ellen M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Wandsworth couple, Home-from-home🐾
We have many years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats and we love them! I am Irish and Paul is Australian - we have both grown up around animals with dogs and cats from childhood, so caring for them has always been part of our life ❤️ We’ve been regularly looking after dogs for over a year now and it’s such a joy for us. We walk them, feed them, play games, keep up basic training, and make sure they feel relaxed and happy while their owners are away. We genuinely have the best time with them and look forward to it so much when we are looking after a pup! We’re comfortable caring for dogs of different personalities and energy levels, and we’re experienced with daily routines such as feeding, walking, bathing, playtime, and positive reinforcement. In our home, we make sure to give dogs a very warm welcome! They can cuddle on the sofa, relax wherever they feel comfortable, and enjoy a calm, loving place with plenty of attention! We do make a big fuss of every doggy staying here and just love seeing them happy. Feel free to read our reviews to help get to know us 😊 Please know we occasionally can take two dogs at the same time but only if both owners are aware. Please make sure to tell us if your dog doesn’t like other dogs and we will ensure to not book another dog during your booking. Thankyou!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We couldn’t be happier with how well they looked after Pub! They were so patient, caring and lovely with him, and it was clear he had such a happy day. They kept us updated throughout, which gave us such peace of mind knowing he was in good hands. We came home to a very happy boy! Would 100% recommend and will definitely book again! ❤️
Ellen and Paul were great with Evie and were such lovely people. They were happy to work with Evie’s needs and let me know how she was doing so I didn’t have to worry. Would definitely recommend!
Awesome care for Sophie as always
Bacchus had a wonderful stay with Ellen and Paul! He was spoiled and so well looked after. Despite the heatwave, they took great care of him and made sure he was comfortable and happy throughout his stay. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for caring and trustworthy dog sitters. Thank you both!
Ellen and Paul were the best. Great communication, plenty of updates and most importantly, Colin had the BEST time. He was smiling throughout. Lots of walks and lots of playtime. We couldn’t be more pleased - would highly recommend.
Farley had such a lovely day with Paul - walks and cuddles, what more could you want!! Very happy - will be booking again.
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Schedule
Pet care fits well around our routine, and between the two of us we’re able to offer flexible care. Paul is a teacher, which means we’re able to provide full-time care during school holidays (including half terms, Easter and summer holidays). During term time, we’re particularly well suited to weekend boarding and short stays, and our calendar will show available weekdays. We’re always happy to discuss individual routines and availability to make sure it’s a good fit for both you and your dog.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We live in a dog-friendly, safe, enclosed ground-floor garden flat, close to Wandsworth park. The park is fenced and very dog-friendly, and it’s a place we regularly walk friends’ and neighbours’ dogs, so we’re very familiar with using it safely and responsibly. Our home is a dog friendly space! Our ground floor flat opens straight into the garden so they can wander in and out as they please 🐶 unless they love to dig holes in my flower beds - then they get supervised 😂😂 Fresh water is always available, and we make sure each dog settles in comfortably and knows where everything is. We provide a calm, safe environment where dogs can relax, feel secure, enjoy plenty of attention and care and have hopefully loads of fun!
A typical day
We structure dogs days based on what is a normal routine to them, to keep them happy, engaged, and relaxed. A typical day includes playing in the garden, walks to the nearby Wandsworth Park, indoor games and play, cuddles, naps, and attention to any training they already know. We’re happy to adapt activities depending on a dog’s energy level — whether they enjoy longer walks and games, or prefer a quieter, more relaxed routine. Mealtimes are followed according to the dog’s usual routine, and for dogs who enjoy baths, we can include a gentle bath if the owner requests. Throughout the day, we make sure each dog feels comfortable, loved, and part of our home. We keep owners updated with photos and messages so they can see their dog is happy and well cared for ❤️
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kgUnspayed females accepted, neutered males onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeEllen can host up to 1 pet per night
- To make sure everything goes well with our boarders and daycare comers, we ask owners to tell us about any health conditions, dietary needs, allergies, behavioural traits, or training cues. We also like to know about their usual daily routine, favourite activities, and any anxieties or preferences they have (e.g. around humans, kids or other dogs). This helps us to look after them in a way that’s as close as possible to what they’re used to, and make sure every doggo feels happy and safe with us 🐾❤️