Jayce A.
Jayce A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Play, love, care and repeat!
🧡 Meet and greets with new clients 🧡 Detailed updates of what we get up to incl photos / videos 🧡 Years of experience in detailed pet care 🧡 Extra loving I’ve been around animals all my life, growing up with cats, working Border Collies and family farm dogs. I currently have three cats and a Malinois x German Shepherd puppy, so I’m comfortable caring for a wide range of personalities, from quiet and independent pets to energetic dogs who need plenty of physical and mental stimulation. I have experience walking and caring for working and high-energy breeds, and I’m happy to provide longer walks, play, enrichment and basic training in line with the routines and commands you already use. I’m comfortable with larger and stronger dogs, while also being honest about what I can safely manage. If I ever felt a dog’s needs were beyond my experience or ability, I would always be upfront rather than put your pet, another animal or myself at risk. Safety is a priority during every walk. I take care around roads, livestock, wildlife and unfamiliar dogs, particularly when walking in the Forest of Dean. I’ll follow your instructions regarding leads, harnesses and long lines, and I won’t let your dog off lead unless we have discussed and agreed to it beforehand. For drop-in visits, I can provide the everyday care your pets need while you’re away, including feeding, fresh water, toilet breaks, litter trays, play, company and basic grooming. I’m also comfortable caring for multiple pets and households with both cats and dogs. For pet and house sitting, I’ll do my best to keep your pets’ usual routine consistent. I understand that being away from their owners can be unsettling for some animals, so I’m happy to follow their normal feeding times, walks, bedtime routines and other familiar habits. I also have experience caring for senior and special-needs cats and dogs. I understand that they may need a slower pace, extra attention or adjustments to their usual care, and I’m happy to follow detailed instructions while keeping an eye out for changes in behaviour, appetite, mobility or general wellbeing. Alongside cats and dogs, I’ve worked with horses, sheep and cattle. This has helped me develop a calm, observant approach and become comfortable reading animal body language and responding to different situations. Every pet is different, so I never assume that the same approach will work for everyone. Before caring for your pet, I’d like to learn about their personality, routine, triggers, behaviour, medical or mobility needs and anything else you feel is important. While you’re away, I’m also happy to send regular photos and updates, so you can feel reassured that your pets are safe, settled and being well cared for 🐾
Cat care experience
Jayce also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s safety and comfort will always come before trying to make them do something they’re unsure about. I’m a big believer in letting animals get to know me at their own pace, especially nervous, shy or rescue pets. I won’t force interaction and I’m completely happy sitting quietly and letting them decide when they’re ready to say hello. Before a booking, I like to know as much as possible about your pet and their normal environment. Please tell me about any quirks, triggers, escape attempts, reactivity, resource guarding or other behaviours I should be aware of. I’m not going to judge you or your pet for them! Knowing beforehand just means I can keep everyone safer and avoid putting them into situations they might struggle with. I’m careful with doors, windows, gates and other possible escape routes, particularly with cats and dogs who are known for making a run for freedom the second a door opens. I’ll also follow whatever rules you already have around things like crates, separate rooms, feeding pets apart or keeping certain animals away from each other. When I’m staying or dropping in at your home, I understand that you’re trusting me with your home as well as your animals. I’ll treat your space respectfully, keep things secure when I leave and follow any instructions you give me about keys, alarms, gates or areas of the house. If something doesn’t seem right with your pet, I won’t ignore it. I’ll contact you and keep you informed, and before longer bookings I’m happy to have emergency details such as your usual vet and an alternative contact so there’s a clear plan if something unexpected happens. I’m also happy to do a meet & greet beforehand, particularly for house sitting, nervous animals, larger dogs or more complicated routines. It gives your pets a chance to meet me while you’re still there and gives us time to go through everything properly rather than trying to figure it out on the day. Ultimately, I’d rather ask you an extra question than make an assumption with someone else’s pet. You know them best, and I’ll always take what you tell me seriously. My aim is pretty simple: when you come home, your pets are safe and settled, your home is how you left it and you haven’t spent your entire time away wondering what on earth is happening back home 🐾
Ratings and reviews
Jayce has looked after my 2 collies quite a few times now and takes them out on walks pretty regularly too. She had them for the whole weekend recently and they absolutely loved it, theyre working collies so have stupid amounts of energy but she handles them really well and somehow actually manages to tire them out 😂 They both get really excited whenever they see her now which is probably the best review they can give tbh. I never really have to worry about them when theyre with her because I know she’ll look after them properly and treat them like her own. She also sends loads of photos and little updates of what theyve been doing which is nice especially when theyre gone for the whole weekend. She takes them on proper walks, plays with them and keeps them busy instead of just feeding them and leaving them to it. Would 100% recommend her to anyone, shes really good with dogs and you can tell shes been around them basically her whole life. My 2 absolutely love her and I’d trust her with them anytime :)
Jayce was a godsend when I had to take an unexpected trip for a few days, she took great care of my 3 cats and young dog, took extra time to play with them rather than just coming in and feeding them and kept me updated, highly recommended
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Schedule
I’m currently taking a gap year from university, so I have a very flexible schedule and can dedicate plenty of time to pet care throughout the week. I’m generally available during the day, evenings and weekends, and I’m happy to work around your pet’s normal routine wherever possible rather than expecting them to fit around a strict schedule of mine. For dog walks and drop-in visits, I’m often able to accept same-day and last-minute bookings, so please feel free to message me even if it’s short notice! Whether you’ve been called into work, plans have changed or your dog just needs an extra walk, I’ll always let you know if I can help. For pet and house sitting, a little more notice is helpful, but I can often accommodate bookings with only a few days’ notice depending on my existing commitments. I’m also happy to discuss longer stays and regular/repeating bookings. My flexibility also means I can usually work around specific feeding times, medication or care routines, puppies needing more frequent toilet breaks, senior pets who need checking on more regularly, or dogs who benefit from walks at quieter times of the day. I’ll always be clear about my availability before accepting a booking. I’d rather be upfront if I can’t give your pet the time they need than overbook myself and provide a lower standard of care. If you’re unsure whether I can fit around the times you need, just send me a message. Even for last-minute bookings, I’m always happy to see what I can do 🐾
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgJayce can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- The more I know beforehand, the better I can care for your pet! Please don’t worry about giving me too much information, especially when it comes to their little quirks. It’s helpful for me to know: Behaviour • Personality & temperament • Reactivity or aggression • Nervousness, fears & triggers • Behaviour around dogs, cats, people, different environments / animals • Resource guarding • Separation anxiety • Escape/bolting habits Walks • Lead behaviour & pulling • Recall & off-lead rules • Harness/lead you normally use • Commands they know • Favourite routes or places to avoid Daily Routine • Feeding times & amounts • Walk/toilet schedule • Sleeping routine • House rules • Favourite toys, treats & activities Health • Medical conditions • Allergies • Medication • Mobility needs • Anything unusual that’s normal for them • Vet & emergency contact details for longer stays Home & Drop-Ins • Indoor/outdoor rules • Doors or gates to be careful with • Where their supplies are kept • Rooms they can/can’t access • Key/alarm instructions where needed Most importantly, please be honest about any difficult behaviour. Reactivity, pulling, barking, nervousness or other quirks don’t automatically mean I won’t accept your pet. Knowing beforehand helps me keep both them and myself safe. And absolutely tell me the oddly specific stuff too! If your dog has a lifelong grudge against wheelie bins or your cat will stage a hunger strike if dinner is presented in the wrong bowl, I want to know! You know your pet best, and all those little details help me make their time with me as safe, comfortable and familiar as possible.