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James D.

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James D.

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Contact for Boarding

£45 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Identity Verified
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

A Dog Trainer That Likes Dogs

As a trainer, I have no issue handling big reactive or high energy dogs. Walks or visits will always have a structure that allows them to get the most out of our time together. With this heat, morning and nights will be where we play the most :) Often we will book secure fields as well to take your dog if you allow it. Finally the safety of your dog is paramount. Send me a message to discuss any concerns, special needs/considerations and let’s get your walk or visit booked :)

Qualifications

92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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5 ratings
Rosie Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 09, 2026

James is absolutely fantastic. I'll admit, I only joined Rover in a pinch because I'd left it too late to book a kennel for an August holiday. However I now see that as a happy accident as it lead us to James, and I'd be happy to use him again in future. He kept us up to date with photos and messages, and Lola has come home completely chilled after having a great time in James's care.

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Catherine C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 02, 2026

One of the best people we have used on rover to look after our cockapoo Mabel! She seemed to have the best time. Going on lots of walks multiple times per day and kept up to date with photos of her adventures. We will definitely be rebooking and actually getting her in for some dog training with James soon!

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Weiwei l.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 30, 2026

James took great care of Bailey and I couldn’t be happier with her stay. He sent me regular updates and photos throughout, which was really reassuring and gave me peace of mind. Bailey came home happy, relaxed and clearly well looked after. Communication was excellent, and the whole experience was smooth from drop-off to collection. I would definitely book with James again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a caring and reliable dog sitter.

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Lisa G.
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Boarding • Jul 28, 2026

We couldn’t be happier with the care Hobnob received. From the very beginning, it was clear that they genuinely love animals and go above and beyond to make them feel safe, comfortable, and happy. We received regular updates and photos, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Our dog came home relaxed, well cared for, and clearly had a wonderful time. It’s such a relief to know we have someone trustworthy and reliable to look after our furry family member. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caring, professional, and dependable dog sitter. Thank you so much for taking such great care of our Hobnob—we’ll definitely be booking again!

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Debs S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

Thank you James for taking great care of Maisie over the weekend! I highly recommend James if you want somebody who actually cares about dogs and understands their needs he is the man to trust with your four legged family member. He sends pictures and updates too!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care for me will be part time. It will fit around my Full-Time work Schedule during the day. If we are to develop a long term routine I will be able to work my time to fit within reason

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

All pets are treated with the upmost respect as if they were people themselves. Treats and rewards will vary on what owners will and will not allow! This also goes for any training considerations.

Pets

A typical day

My day with my pet begins with a joyful wake up call from wagging tails. After breakfast, we go for a morning walk, enjoying the fresh air. A short walk during lunch is next, followed by a relieving evening play in the park. Usually by the end they’re nice and tired.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
No females in heat
James can host up to 3 pets per night
If your dog has special needs please let me know. I can cater to almost any and all, but if not I will let you know before accepting booking.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.