James W.
Surbiton
Services
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Availability
Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. Cami and I start every day with a morning walk, and we also do an hour of training split across two sessions in our garden, so structure and consistency are already baked into my day. Monday to Friday I'm based at home(self employed), giving me flexibility to fit drop in visits and walks around a steady, animal focused routine.
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About James W.
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat every client's home with the same care I'd want shown to my own. I follow the owner's instructions to the letter when it comes to keys, access, and keeping the property secure, and I make sure everything is locked up properly before I leave. Before any booking I ask for a full picture of the animal, their habits, quirks, and any specific needs. Wherever possible I also like to do a meet and greet with the owner present beforehand, so the dog can get familiar with me in a relaxed setting, the owner can see how we interact, and we can all make sure it feels like the right fit before committing to anything.
Location
Surbiton, United Kingdom
Pets
Pet Owner & Trainee IMDT Trainer
Pet care experience
I'm a passionate animal lover who shares my home with my miniature poodle Camembert (Cami) and five Sphynx cats, so animals are very much at the centere of my daily life. Cami is friendly, polite with other dogs, and great company for any other dogs on a walk :) While I'm new to working with dogs professionally, I have genuine hands-on experience with a wide range of dogs, from a tiny fox terrier puppy to a 70kg Akita mix, a reactive German Shepherd/Husky cross, cocker spaniels, puggles, and more. I've also cared for dogs in my home for extended periods, including a boisterous 10 month old Labrador/Staffy cross who needed structure and routine, and a 12 year old Beagle who needed a calm and gentle environment. I'm currently working towards my Kennel Club Crufts Bronze Good Citizen award with Cami, and enrolled on IMDT courses to become a certified dog trainer, so while I'm at the start of my professional journey, I'm actively building the knowledge and skills to back up my passion. Every dog in my care gets my full attention. I keep my bookings small deliberately, so I can give each one the time and care they deserve.
Cat care experience
James also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
James looks after my poodle amazingly. He Give one to one care. My boy is always so excited to see him and get excited from hearing his name. He gos above and beyond when he takes him out for walks. He even dose some trick training with him whats great! I trust him 100% and would recommend to everyone!
I can't recommend James highly enough. He's reliable, genuinely cares about every dog he walks, and always leaves a friendly update so I know exactly how the walk went. My dog gets so excited the moment he sees James arrive, which says everything you need to know. He always goes that extra mile for pets and their humans and it's wonderfully reassuring to have someone so trustworthy looking after them.
About James W.
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat every client's home with the same care I'd want shown to my own. I follow the owner's instructions to the letter when it comes to keys, access, and keeping the property secure, and I make sure everything is locked up properly before I leave. Before any booking I ask for a full picture of the animal, their habits, quirks, and any specific needs. Wherever possible I also like to do a meet and greet with the owner present beforehand, so the dog can get familiar with me in a relaxed setting, the owner can see how we interact, and we can all make sure it feels like the right fit before committing to anything.
James W.
Surbiton