Helen A.
Billingshurst
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Pet care experience
I have worked in animal welfare since 2005 and have vast knowledge in areas including the five welfare needs, plus general behaviour. This, alongside a love of dogs (and cats!), will hopefully provide any owner with reassurance that their pet will be safe and happy with me. I regularly foster dogs and usually have a dog in my home. I would need to discuss with you whether your dog would be happy to stay with the foster dog I have at the time :-) I like to think I'm one of those people who dogs enjoy being around :) I have experience with large breed dogs (my favourite) and am not shy when it comes to behavioural challenges i.e. dog reactive dogs etc. I foster dogs (only one at a time) and love the challenge of helping to get the dogs used to different environments and situations to enable them to have more success in being rehomed. My favourite breeds are large dogs and bull breed types :)
Reviews
Helen did a fantastic job looking after my staffy and my crazy puppy for 10 days. They really bonded with her and it was nice to be away and know they were so well taken care of.
My dog Ralph had a fab time with Helen. Super lovely sitter, came back knackered! Will definitely be using her again x
This was the third time Helen’s looked after Ivy now and she’s absolutely fantastic. Would 100% recommend to anyone.
Helen was outstanding. She was flexible, professional, calm and really understood my dogs. Both can be tricky boys- one is a border collie and the other is a mountain shepherd (a rescue). Two different personalities with different needs. She took everything in her stride and I was totally confident that my boys were in the best hands and actually relaxed on our trip. I would highly recommend Helen and will definitely use her services again.
About Helen A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large unfenced outdoor space, but would always have any dogs on a long line. I have a medium and large crate available at home.
Home
Information Helen A. would like to know about your pet
As I live in a flat, I would be reluctant to take in a dog which is known to be not fully house-trained. Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to take noisy dogs (i.e. excessive barking)
A typical day
I love walking and have access to plenty of outdoor space. I don't have access to my own private garden, but I don't see this as a problem as it means your dog will get more walks! I also like to drive to places further out for a bit of change. I have a long-line to provide dogs that must stay on lead with a bit more exercise.
Services
Helen can host
Helen can watch in your home
Availability
I have the ability to work from home as much as I want to so your dog would rarely be left alone. I try and take dogs with my everywhere I go, unless they're happy to be left
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About Helen A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large unfenced outdoor space, but would always have any dogs on a long line. I have a medium and large crate available at home.
Home
Information Helen A. would like to know about your pet
As I live in a flat, I would be reluctant to take in a dog which is known to be not fully house-trained. Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to take noisy dogs (i.e. excessive barking)
A typical day
I love walking and have access to plenty of outdoor space. I don't have access to my own private garden, but I don't see this as a problem as it means your dog will get more walks! I also like to drive to places further out for a bit of change. I have a long-line to provide dogs that must stay on lead with a bit more exercise.
Location
Billingshurst, United Kingdom
Helen A.
Billingshurst