Jodie W.
Jodie W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
20+ Years of Hands-On Pet Care
What sets me apart is that I’ve experienced every stage of a pet’s life firsthand. I had my black Labrador for 13 wonderful years and trained him myself from a puppy through to his senior years. This gave me hands-on experience with early training, boundaries and consistency, as well as the patience and gentle care older dogs need as they age. For the past two years, I’ve regularly cared for a 4-year-old Dachshund, so I’m confident with smaller breeds and different temperaments too. I also had a cat for 20 years and cared for her attentively right through to old age. That experience taught me to be calm, observant and responsive to subtle behavioural cues. I’m patient, responsible and very tuned into routine. I treat every pet as if they were my own and understand how much trust it takes to leave them with someone else.
Cat care experience
Jodie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Jodie was great with Effy, made sure she was well walked and looked after. Very good communicator and kept us updated with pics and updates which were appreciated. Thanks!
Jodie is a lovely person and has been a massive help looking after my dog Ted over the past couple years. She's been extremely generous with her home, her time. She's very accommodating and has a great relationship with Ted. I highly recommend Jodie as someone to look after your dog, you'd be lucky to have her!
Jodie has been a wonderful pet carer for our family. She looked after our Black Labrador, Sol on a regular basis, including providing overnight care whenever I had to travel for business. We always felt completely at ease knowing he was with her. She also looked after our very old cat, Lilly, and was very gentle, patient and attentive with her.
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Schedule
Pet care fits very naturally into my weekly routine. I currently look after a little boy on Thursdays and Fridays from 2:20pm to 5:20pm, which still leaves me with plenty of availability throughout the week. I also care for Ted, a Dachshund I’ve looked after for the past two years, but this is occasional and arranged as needed, so I don’t have fixed commitments around that. At the moment my schedule is flexible, and I’m intentionally keeping space for pet care. I’m organised, good with routine, and able to commit to regular walks, drop-ins or sitting when agreed.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in an owner’s home, I prioritise keeping their routine as consistent as possible. I follow feeding schedules carefully, ensure fresh water is always available, and stick closely to any instructions around walks, medication or behavioural preferences. I know pets feel most secure when their environment stays familiar, so I aim to minimise disruption while giving them plenty of attention and calm companionship. If caring for pets in my home, I provide a clean, safe and relaxed environment. I have a secure balcony for fresh air and live just a five-minute walk from Finsbury Park, which is ideal for longer walks and varied exercise. I adapt to each pet’s energy level — whether they need active play or a quieter space to settle — and always ensure they feel safe, supervised and comfortable. I also provide regular updates and photos so owners feel completely reassured while they’re away.
A typical day
Each day includes structured walks, playtime and mental stimulation. We’ll explore Finsbury Park, enjoy sniffing walks, practise basic training, and have calm cuddle time to unwind.