Holiday D.
Holiday D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced, attentive pet care
I have been caring for pets for more than 10 years and grew up with dogs, cats and even tortoises of my own, so animals have always been a big part of my life. More recently, I spent two years house and pet sitting full-time through TrustedHousesitters, caring for dogs with a wide range of personalities, energy levels and routines. During that time, I earned more than 40 five-star reviews from pet owners. What sets me apart is the amount of time and attention I can give each dog. I work remotely from home and keep boarding intentionally small-scale, usually caring for dogs from just one household at a time. This allows me to follow their normal routine closely and help them feel settled, rather than treating their stay like a busy kennel or daycare environment. I am patient, calm and confident following detailed care instructions. With younger dogs, I can reinforce the training and boundaries you already use at home, including toilet routines, lead manners, settling calmly and rewarding positive behaviour. I am not a professional dog trainer, but I understand the importance of consistency, particularly when a puppy or young dog is adjusting to a new environment. I am also comfortable adapting care for older dogs, including gentler or shorter walks, more frequent toilet breaks, medication schedules and plenty of quiet time to rest. I understand that senior dogs can be especially attached to familiar routines, so I will take the time to learn what makes your dog feel safe and comfortable. Above all, I am reliable, organised and communicative. I will treat your dog as an individual, follow your instructions carefully and send regular photographs and updates throughout their stay.
Cat care experience
Holiday also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
I have had Holiday look after my little angel Penny on many occasions. She is reliable, trustworthy and also a lovely person as well. She always replies swiftly if I need to get in contact and is always very good with communication with Penny as well. You can tell that she genuinely loves looking after pets and I think that makes such a big difference. I have already recommended her to many of my friends.
Holiday and her partner Sam house sat caring for our dog Ruby between January through to April, 2026. Communication before and during the sit was excellent. Holiday and Sam were organised, keen to understand Ruby’s routine and habits and spent lots of time playing, cuddling and engaging with her. We have only good things to say about Holiday and Sam and would welcome them back anytime to care for Ruby dog.
Holiday has looked after my dog since he was a puppy- in fact she was the first person I felt comfortable leaving him with outside of family. She has looked after him for the evening plus an extended stay when I went abroad. He loves her to bits! Holiday is one of the most sensible and responsible people I know. Plus, she really loves dogs! I have no hesitation in leaving my dog with her and would recommend her to anyone who needs a pet sitter.
Holiday has looked after our dog on 2 separate house sitting occasions and was incredible. She is organised and attentive with our dog. She communicates well and has always been incredibly professional. Our dog loves her!
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Schedule
I work remotely from home, so pet care fits easily into my normal routine. I can provide regular toilet breaks, company and attention throughout the day, with walks before work, during my lunch break and again in the afternoon or evening, depending on your dog’s usual schedule. I also have a small garden where dogs can enjoy supervised outdoor time and regular toilet breaks. We live just a five-minute walk from beautiful Alexandra Park, which is ideal for daily walks, sniffing and exploring. My working hours are generally earlier in the day, leaving plenty of time for longer walks, play and relaxed time together later on. At weekends, I have more flexibility for longer outings and can adapt my plans around the pets staying with me. I keep boarding small-scale and usually care for pets from one household at a time, so I can follow their normal feeding, walking and sleeping routine as closely as possible. I will always ask how long your pet is comfortable being left alone and make sure their stay suits their individual needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I aim to create a calm, comfortable environment where every pet can settle at their own pace. I usually care for pets from one household at a time, allowing me to give them plenty of individual attention and maintain a peaceful home. I follow each owner’s instructions carefully, including feeding, walking, medication and sleeping routines. Dogs are supervised in the garden, kept on lead unless otherwise agreed, and never left alone for longer than they are comfortable with. Before a first booking, I arrange a meet and greet so we can discuss your pet’s personality, habits and any health, behavioural or safety needs. I will also ask about recall, reactivity, separation anxiety and how they behave around unfamiliar dogs and people. When caring for pets in their own home, I treat both the animals and the property with respect. I keep to their usual routine, leave the home clean and secure, and send regular photos and updates so owners can feel confident that everything is going well.