Ellie B.
Ellie B.
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Highlights
Pet care experience
Caring for Your Dog Like One of Our Own
I have always LOVED dogs and have grown up surrounded by them, caring for a variety of breeds, including Retrievers, Westies, Labradors, and Bearded Collies. I’ve successfully raised and trained many dogs with ease. I live with my husband, Terry, who equally loves dogs, along with our two very friendly, unneutered Retrievers and a cat. Any boarding dogs would need to be comfortable around other pets. Our home offers a secure, fenced garden and is located near beautiful countryside, perfect for long walks. Among my friends and family, I’m often known as the “doggy day care hotel” because I frequently look after their dogs. This has given me hands-on experience with a variety of breeds, temperaments, and needs. Feel free to browse through my photos to see the many wonderful dogs I’ve cared for and the stunning walks we enjoy nearby!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
My 3rd time using Ellie for boarding and she is as always, fantastic. I have no concerns whatsoever, I know my dogs are treated like part of the family and extremely well looked after. I get loads of photo updates from walks and cuddles at Ellie's house. Ellie is kinda, caring and extremely personalble, I would always be happy and comfortable to leave my dogs with her, Ellie's own dogs are lovely and my boys get on great with them. Thank you Ellie for looking after my boys so well!
Willow had a wonderful time with Ellie as always.
Ellie and Terry were fabulous as usual. Willow had a great week. Thank you.
From the moment we had our meet and greet I knew that Ellie and her dogs were going to be a good fit for Kima. Ellie took her for overnight boarding and we picked up a tired and very happy dog at the end. Ellie sent photos while Kima was with her which was great for peace of mind. Ellie was very flexible and always responded to questions quickly. We would definitely use her again for boarding.
Willow had another wonderful weekend with Ellie. Thank you!
Returning customer! Ellie is so fabulous as always! My dogs look so happy and content in all the photos she sends to keep me updated. I know I don't need to worry when I'm away as Ellie takes such good care of them. My dogs are taken in and treated like members of her family, it's so lovely ❤️ you can tell Ellie LOVES what she does. Highly recommend and will be using going forward ☺️
Calendar and availability
Schedule
Running my own business from home allows me to dedicate plenty of time to pet care. I can take the dogs on regular long walks, playtime in the garden, and keep them entertained with enrichment games and chews throughout the day. I am available for home boarding at any time and can pet sit on most days except Wednesdays. We’re lucky to live close to beautiful countryside fields, woods, and rivers—perfect for exploring, muddy walks, or playing frisbee in the fields.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We live in a charming cottage in Okeford Fitzpaine, featuring three spacious reception rooms. Our open-plan dining area and two lounges provide plenty of room for dogs. The fully enclosed, fenced garden offers a secure space for outdoor play, and we also have a crate available for owners who prefer their dogs to use one. While we don’t allow dogs upstairs, they are free to enjoy the cosy downstairs areas (filled with sofas and dog beds) and at night, they sleep in the kitchen or lounge.
Pets
A typical day
Our typical day begins with a gentle wake-up and a potter around the garden before breakfast. Most mornings, we head out for a long walk across fields, or through the woods, or by the river—helping everyone burn off some energy and enjoy the fresh air. I work from home, so I’m always available to give attention and care to the pets. Throughout the day, the dogs enjoy a mix of enrichment games, chews, and plenty of garden play, with lots of time for relaxation in our cosy open-plan living space. Sometimes in the evening, we often take a shorter walk once my husband gets home, just for a fun frisbee session in the nearby village fields.