Francoise M.
Francoise M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Premium One-to-One dog boarding
I have owned 3 male Boxers and taken care of a range of dogs including Belgian Shepherds, Turkish Mountain Dogs, Dobermans and Jack Russells. My partner has owned many dogs including Alsatians, Spaniels, Dalmations, and Basset Hounds. We are both comfortable with the the larger breeds as well as the smaller breeds.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Francoise has looked after my Jack Russell for the last few summers while I visit family in Europe. She always follows my training and routines. Jack, my dog, loves staying with Francoise and it gives me peace of mind that he is having a holiday with someone he feels is family, while I see my family. I would highly recommend her
Frankie is an extremely caring, attentive and responsible dog sitter. She looked after my dog Kika when I was away, who had health problems, and was on a strict diet that had to be followed. She lives in the Highams Park area, so is very well situated for the nearby park and surrounding forest areas. I have no hesitation in recommending Frankie. Wonderful person. Simone x
I can't recommend Francoise highly enough! She's walked and house-sat for both our Turkish Mountain Dog, Coffee, and our Cavapoo, Mango, and she treats them like they're her own. Francoise is completely reliable and professional — always on time, great communication, and she genuinely goes above and beyond every single time. Whether it's a quick walk or a longer house-sitting stay, we've never once worried about our dogs' safety or happiness in her care. She's warm, trustworthy, and clearly loves animals, which makes all the difference. Any pet parent would be lucky to have her looking after their furry family members!
Francois and George would be perfect guardians for any animal but particularly dogs. After our springer spaniel lost his older brother he was so dependent on us that we knew we couldn’t leave him in the care of anyone other than George and Francois. They were extremely caring and patient with him and we have seen them be the same with other dogs. They love walking and playing with animals and they have an immediate empathy with dogs especially those that may be distressed or anxious. We would not hesitate to leave our dog with them and would be totally confident that they would all have the time of their lives.
Francoise has looked after our dog and our cats on several occasions and she has done a superb job of minding them. She is very obviously an animal lover and takes very special care of them giving them lots of cuddles and is extremely attentive to their every need ~ would highly recommend her without hesitation .
We have a large white boxer called Max. He is a great character but I have to admit that he can be a bit of a headstrong handful. At times. But he's very friendly and affectionate. Some people couldn't handle him because of his strength and enthusiasm, but Francoise was loving but firm right from the beginning, and he soon wanted to please her too. And gain the odd tit-bit. Franky, as we came to know her, followed our pattern of a short walk early morning and evening with a long walk around mid-day early afternoon. Max felt completely safe and cared for (he told me) and he didn't gain or lose any weight. So our daily food quotient was properly followed. After our holiday it was great to collect Max in very good shape and spirits. We will use Francoise again if she's free, without hesitation.
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Schedule
I work from home half the week and on the days where I am in the office there is always a member of the household home and we liaise to ensure that any dog in our care, if ever left home alone, is only for a very short period of time. I am available 7 days a week, all year round, for short and long term stays.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I offer a loving, peaceful home from home experience for dogs of all sizes. Because I believe every dog deserves absolute comfort and undivided attention, I only ever host from one guest household at a time. Your dog will live as a member of the family, sleeping inside, relaxing on the sofa, and enjoying a stress free environment with no other guest pets or crates. My garden is secure and backs onto Epping Forest which is where your dog will enjoy their daily walks. Whether your dog loves long sniffy walks, playing with sticks or balls or just wants to curl up next to me while I work, their routine will be followed exactly. I also have personal experience of following a medical routine to the letter and would be comfortable doing this for your dog.