Joyce J.
Joyce J.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving dog owner with more to give
I've cared for animals most of my life - since retiring I now have the most adorable cockapoo, Lily, she is very socialised and loves other dogs- Lily would be happy to share me with any canine guests! I know how important it is to find the right carer for your pooch because they're members of the family and you want only the best - trusted, loving and reliable - and that's what I can offer. I don't have pet care qualifications - but I possess all the practical and common sense skills required to care for your dog, as well as oodles of cuddles and plenty of walks! I have regularly looked after my friends dogs, a Staffordshire bull terrier, greyhound and Labrador so I’m used to handling different breeds of dogs and managing their needs. My secure garden backs on to woodland and open fields - offering perfect play opportunities - in a lovely part of Wigan Borough. Our dog-friendly home offers open access to dogs that are house trained. I always recommend meet and greets to ensure everybody is happy as well as trial visits/nights to assess how well your pooch will settle in. All dogs have their unique personality traits and some have issues with, for instance, separation anxiety, phobias, etc - so I'm happy to discuss strategies to help manage potential issues. I can administer medications - oral and injection - and will follow advice on medical conditions such as food allergies to the letter. I am retired and home-based and enjoy spending time with my girl, Lily - and I would love to invite other small/medium dogs with a similar happy nature into my home.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
I cannot recommend Joyce highly enough! Leaving our dogs is always stressful, but she treated our pups as if they were her own from the very first day.We received regular photo and message updates throughout the entire stay, which completely put our minds at ease.It was clear from the happy and relaxed updates that our dogs were getting all the love, attention, and care they get at home.If you want total peace of mind while you are away Joyce is absolute perfection. We will definitely be booking again Hugs from Henry and Mabel
Duke absolutely loved it again!
Joyce and Steve looked after Pippa for 2 weeks and the care and attention they gave to her was above and beyond :-) We know Pippa was very well looked after and felt secure and happy. We received daily video and photo updates. We wouldn't hesitate to use Joyce again.
Duke was very happy with his overnight stay! Will definitely be booking in again soon!
Archie & Cali have loved their stay with Joyce. I was kept upto date with pictures of walks and details of how they were doing throughout the stay. I would definitely recommend Joyce and will be using her again in the future. Thank you again x
I can't recommend joyce enough! She looked after my puppy at very short notice, and I was so grateful for her help. She was kind, reliable, and made sure my puppy was well cared for and happy. It gave me real peace of mind knowing my puppy was in such good hands. I would definitely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy pet sitter.
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Schedule
As a full-time dog owner, I already have an existing routine taking Lily out a minimum of twice daily. We love going to the beach and she regularly joins us when we're out and about. We don’t leave her for long, and only then very rarely. I’m happy to work with owners to agree a suitable routine for their dog.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Our home offers a safe and secure environment with a very relaxed and dog-friendly atmosphere. I can be trusted to deliver care in the owner's home, and will happily discuss all aspects in terms of access and security. I will only walk up to 2 dogs at a time and carry spare leashes, water bowls etc. I'm very vigilant around traffic and other dogs/groups of dogs whilst out and about.
Pets
A typical day
I think it's important to stimulate your dog by providing toys & treat puzzles and snuffle boxes to get their brains working. I enjoy walking with my own dog Lily and regularly take her to different places such as the beach, parkland etc as well as walking around my local community so that she gets used to different sounds and smells that help to keep her stimulated.
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kgSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatJoyce can host up to 2 pets per night
- Let me know if your pet has any particular likes or dislikes. If they get anxious around different breeds of dogs or other animals. I am familiar with dog behaviours such as yawning or licking lips if they are nervous or stressed and will take the appropriate steps to ensure your dog feels safe in my care.