Francesca P.
Francesca P.
Highlights
Pet care experience
I’ve never had a home without a pet
would make an excellent dog walker because I’ve spent my entire life — 37 years — caring for dogs, cats, and a wide range of other animals. Growing up with pets has given me a deep understanding of animal behavior, patience, and the importance of consistent, loving care. As a primary school teacher, I’m naturally responsible, trustworthy, and highly organised, with strong awareness of safety and routine. My experience working with children has strengthened my calm, positive approach — qualities that transfer perfectly to working with animals of all temperaments. I’m reliable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about ensuring every dog feels happy, secure, and well-exercised
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for dogs on walks, their safety and wellbeing are always my top priority. I ensure each walk is suited to the dog’s age, breed, and energy level, providing the right balance of exercise, stimulation, and routine. I’m attentive to their body language and surroundings at all times, keeping them safe, secure, and happy while out and about. During home visits, I make sure dogs feel comfortable and relaxed in their familiar environment. I follow all owner instructions carefully — whether that includes feeding, refreshing water, administering basic care, playtime, or simply offering companionship and reassurance. Having cared for animals my entire life, I understand how important consistency and trust are, and I treat every pet as if they were my own.
Ratings and reviews
Francesca is wonderfully kind and friendly with a gentle and generous nature. Having been on doggy walks myself both with my family dogs, and with her own, along with Francesca, and seeing first hand just how patient and loving she is with them, I would absolutely rest assured that any pet would be in the most caring and capable hands.
Francesca has looked after our nervous dog that suffers from separation anxiety. She happily goes for a walk with her and is always well cared for. Francesca has also dog sat in our home if we have had an evening out and we come home to a calm and happy dog. Would highly recommend
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Schedule
’m available for dog walks and pet visits at weekends and throughout school holidays. As a primary school teacher, this gives me extended availability during half terms, Christmas, Easter, and the summer holidays, allowing for flexible daytime bookings as well as regular weekend support. I’m happy to offer one-off visits or consistent scheduled walks during these times, providing reliable and caring support when owners may need it most.
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kgFrancesca can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Before caring for any pet, it’s important for me to understand their individual needs and routines. I like to know about their temperament, energy levels, and any specific likes or dislikes. It’s also essential to be aware of medical conditions, allergies, dietary requirements, or medications, as well as any behavioural traits such as nervousness around other dogs, recall reliability, or triggers to avoid. I’ll ask about their usual walking routes, feeding schedule, house rules, and any training commands they respond to. Emergency contact details and vet information are also important for peace of mind. The more I know in advance, the better I can ensure your pet feels safe, comfortable, and cared for exactly as you would at home