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Jan S.

East yorkshire

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Experienced pet sitter and guide dogs volunteer

Pet care experience

As well as owning several dogs ourselves over the years, my husband Don and I have done many petsits for all types of dogs and cats in the owners homes through the trustedhousesitting website when we were travelling around Spain, Australia and the UK. We have lots of great reviews from the owners we sat for which I have added screenshots to the photo gallery for you to read. We are an active retired couple who love dogs and cats, but can no longer have one of our own as we travel frequently. We are respite volunteers for the guide dogs, meaning we occasionally take a guide dog for a few hours, the odd day or overnight when the guide dog fosterers or trainers need us. We wouldn't do this whilst we were looking after your pets, so they would have our full attention and we'd follow any instructions you may have for your pet as we know how important it is to keep them in their normal routine. We are used to shy and reactive dogs and would do our best to avoid other dogs whilst walking if this is the case. Our adult (28years) daughter is living with us. She is also an animal lover like ourselves and has experience in taking care of animals. We have a small terraced house with a small secure garden. We follow the owners routine with their pets. We are very used to this as we've looked after lots of breeds in different homes, and we have to follow a strict routine for guide dogs. We are happy to be more relaxed with dogs if that is what the owner wants, and love a cuddle on the sofa if that is allowed.

Reviews

Linda C.
Dog Boarding • Sep 21, 2022
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When we first met Jan and Don we were immediately happy and put at ease that Willow would be looked after and loved as if she was their own dog-had never left her with anyone other than family so was such a relief to meet Jan and her husband Don,we received pics and updates whilst we were away and Willow was a very happy dog so grateful to them for their care and how they treated her as one of the family,Willow would definitely love to go back to them for another holiday-many thanks Jan and Don.?☀️

Harriet D.
Dog Boarding • Jul 22, 2022
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Bertie stayed with Jan for 4 nights in July, he was looked after like a prince, he was very happy and settled and I will use Jan again for future stays.

Louise W.
Dog Boarding • Jun 07, 2022
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Thank you for taking such good care of Thelma during my holiday. It was great to know she was in such good hands whilst I was away. She has come home happy and healthy and does not appear to have been fretting in any way. I’m sorry to hear she liked to bark at other dogs at your window and hope this would not deter you from looking after her in the future as I would be very happy to contact you again in the future for dog sitting services. Many thanks once again. Louise and Thelma ❤️?

Paul D.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 23, 2022
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Jan and Don looked after our 15 month old Shar Pei. She suffers from separation anxiety and they were absolutely brilliant with her. Went out of their way to help her settle and when I picked her up I could tell how comfortable she was with them. So comfortable she had nicked Dons place on the sofa and gone asleep! (sorry Don ?). I genuinely can’t recommend them highly enough.

About Jan S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a small, fenced and secure garden for toilet breaks and are happy to take your pet for a 20 minute daily walk locally around our Town. Should you wish for longer walks or runs for your pets, our adult daughter offers this service at the walkers rate as an addition. She is a qualified fitness instructor, so will take your dog for long walks and runs, if this is what you´d like for your pet. Please let us know if you would like this additional service. Being close to the centre, we have a lot of passing people, children, dog walkers etc. outside our front window where the dogs often like to sit in the bay window and people watch. Because of this, If your dog is a barker when anyone walks by, this may not be the right environment for them.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Jan S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special requirements or problems you think I should know about. Are they active, friendly, shy or nervous for example. Do they get on with other dogs on walks? Because we live in a small terraced house we would prefer smaller quieter dogs. We have a very calm environment. We would prefer to meet up prior to committing to a sit if this is possible so that we can all feel confident that it is the best choice for you and your pet, and for us.

A typical day

My husband Don will be around with me most of the time. He's a big softie for dogs and they seem to love him, so lots of company, play and cuddles for your fur baby if that's what they like. We have both been checked out by the guide dogs association as we volunteer for them occasionally. We live very close to town, so gentle walks on a lead will be given. If you have booked our daughter for longer walks, she would take them to the Westwood, always on a lead.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Jan can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Jan can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

Being retired, we spend most of our time at home, and when one goes out (shops, gym etc) the other remains, so your dog would never be left alone for long, if at all. We are willing to take two small dogs, but only from the same family.

About Jan S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a small, fenced and secure garden for toilet breaks and are happy to take your pet for a 20 minute daily walk locally around our Town. Should you wish for longer walks or runs for your pets, our adult daughter offers this service at the walkers rate as an addition. She is a qualified fitness instructor, so will take your dog for long walks and runs, if this is what you´d like for your pet. Please let us know if you would like this additional service. Being close to the centre, we have a lot of passing people, children, dog walkers etc. outside our front window where the dogs often like to sit in the bay window and people watch. Because of this, If your dog is a barker when anyone walks by, this may not be the right environment for them.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Jan S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special requirements or problems you think I should know about. Are they active, friendly, shy or nervous for example. Do they get on with other dogs on walks? Because we live in a small terraced house we would prefer smaller quieter dogs. We have a very calm environment. We would prefer to meet up prior to committing to a sit if this is possible so that we can all feel confident that it is the best choice for you and your pet, and for us.

A typical day

My husband Don will be around with me most of the time. He's a big softie for dogs and they seem to love him, so lots of company, play and cuddles for your fur baby if that's what they like. We have both been checked out by the guide dogs association as we volunteer for them occasionally. We live very close to town, so gentle walks on a lead will be given. If you have booked our daughter for longer walks, she would take them to the Westwood, always on a lead.

Location

East yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Jan S.

East yorkshire

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews