Geoffrey & Shirley R.
Geoffrey & Shirley R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
A Positive Doggy Day Out
We are a friendly, reliable couple with a genuine love of dogs, animals and the outdoors. With three dogs of our own, dogs are very much part of our everyday lives, and we understand how important it is to find someone you can genuinely trust with a much-loved member of your family. Alongside our practical experience, Shirley holds a Canine Communication Diploma, awarded with Distinction by the Centre of Excellence. This complements our hands-on experience and helps us to understand canine communication, behaviour and the individual ways dogs express themselves. We also prefer focusing on giving dogs stimulating outdoor experiences rather than simply a quick walk around the block. We love the outdoors and enjoy giving dogs opportunities to walk, explore, sniff and enjoy plenty of enrichment. We are also fortunate to have access to private fields giving us fantastic opportunities for outdoor exercise and enrichment, whilst also providing indoor and outdoor spaces to cater for a better environment for any lovable pet and their individual needs. Having two of us means there is plenty of opportunity for companionship, supervision and individual attention. We understand that every dog is different — from energetic adventurers to older dogs who simply enjoy a gentle wander and plenty of affection — and we adapt our approach accordingly. Above all, we want you to be able to leave your dog with us knowing they will be treated with kindness, patience and respect. We don't just look after dogs — we want them to genuinely enjoy their time with us. 🐾
Cat care experience
Geoffrey & Shirley also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Safety and trust are extremely important to us. We understand that leaving your dog with somebody new can be worrying, so we want owners to feel completely comfortable and confident about the care their pet will receive. We have access to private fields with limitrd and no access, providing a better oppurtunity and environment for exercise, enrichment away from public spaces. We are also developing dedicated indoor and outdoor areas so dogs can have appropriate spaces for activity, rest and relaxation. We will always follow your instructions regarding feeding, walking, leads, routines, interaction with other dogs and any individual requirements. We never assume that because something is suitable for one dog it will be suitable for another. As we have dogs ourselves, introductions and compatibility are important to us. We want every dog in our care — including our own — to feel safe and comfortable. We are happy to discuss this fully and arrange an introduction before a stay where appropriate. We will provide responsible supervision, plenty of attention and a calm, caring environment, with your dog's welfare always coming first.
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Schedule
Caring for dogs fits naturally into our everyday life. As mentioned we have three dogs of our own, so walks, feeding, play, exercise and companionship are already part of our normal daily routine, along with anything else our beloved pets throw at us. We both enjoy being outdoors and can structure our days around the dogs in our care rather than trying to fit them into a busy schedule. Having two of us also means we can share responsibilities and give each dog plenty of individual attention, supervision and Whether your dog enjoys a good outdoor adventure or a quieter routine with shorter walks and plenty of company, we are happy to adapt our day to suit them.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgGeoffrey & Shirley can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- The more we know about your dog, the better we can make their time with us. Before caring for a new dog, we would like to know about their personality, normal routine, feeding, exercise needs, likes and dislikes and anything that makes them particularly happy, nervous or uncomfortable. It's especially important that we know how they behave around other dogs, people and new environments; how they are on and off lead; their recall; whether they have any guarding, reactivity, anxiety or escape behaviours; and whether there are particular situations we should avoid. We would also need to know about any medical conditions, allergies, medication or mobility requirements, along with your vet and emergency contact details. All dogs need to interact with other dogs as himans do, so this os particularly important, we believe introductions should be managed carefully rather than simply assuming dogs will get along. There is never any judgement about a dog's individual quirks! We would much rather an owner tell us everything beforehand so that we can understand their dog, plan appropriately and provide the safest and happiest experience possible. Our priority is to provide care that is suited to your dog as an individual. 🐾