Karen D.
Karen D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced Dog Owners ☺️
I’ve been a dog owner for the past 12 years and caring for dogs has always been a big part of my life. My partner and I will be looking after the dogs together, so your pet will always have plenty of attention, care and supervision. We both genuinely love spending time with animals and understand how important it is for dogs to feel safe, comfortable and happy while their owners are away. We also have our own dog, a friendly French Bulldog, so dogs are very much part of our daily life. We’re experienced with daily walks, feeding routines, playtime and making sure each dog’s individual needs are met. We’re patient, attentive and treat every dog as if they were our own. I’m happy to arrange a meet and greet beforehand so you and your dog feel completely comfortable. I’ll also send regular updates and photos so you can relax knowing your pet is in safe hands.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Karen was kind enough to take my dog on very short notice, and was very accommodating throughout. He spent the day playing with her dog Pablo, and was fully tuckered out by the time we got home. Would definitely recommend.
Where do I even start? I sent quite a few messages to detail Lola’s needs and asked so many questions. Karen always responded very quickly, having read all the information action and sounded so calm and reassuring. Lola spent the first 2 days with Karen, Alex and Pablo and I couldn’t be happier for my baby girl. She is being made to be part of the family but is also cared for according to her needs. She returned home after a full day in Karen’s care being very happy, having zoomies 🫶🏼 Karen is extremely conscientious, caring and lovely person. She truly takes great pride in looking after my girl. Karen, I cannot thank you enough for restoring my faith in people, especially orally when it comes to looking after my baby girl. You have been godsend and we are so relieved knowing Lola is in the best home she can be when I am in the office. THANK YOU 🫶🏼
Karen took great care of Farley, he loved spending time with Pablo and they got on so well together. She sent regular updates and photos, so we felt very comfortable. She also took Farley on a nice long walk - which he loved! We highly recommend Karen
Kay and Alex have looked after my yorkie a couple of times and she loves being there. Every time I leave her there she’s well taken care of.
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Schedule
I work from home, so I’m around most of the day to give dogs plenty of attention, care and company. My partner also works from home on and off as he works in the film industry, so there are often two of us around. We usually start our day with a morning walk and love taking dogs out to the nearby woods or the dog-friendly park just across the road. After the walk, dogs can relax at home, play or enjoy some quiet time. Throughout the day there will be plenty of attention, playtime and bathroom breaks. In the afternoon or evening we usually head out for another walk so dogs get lots of exercise and stimulation. Dogs staying with us will be treated like part of the family and always supervised.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We live in a flat with private access to our small garden just outside, and we’re very lucky to have a dog-friendly park and beautiful woods right across the road, which is where we often take our walks. We also have our own friendly French Bulldog who is used to being around other dogs. Our home is calm, safe and dog-friendly, and we always make sure dogs feel comfortable and well cared for. We follow each dog’s routine closely and give them plenty of attention, exercise and affection while they stay with us. We also only take a small number of dogs at a time so each dog receives plenty of care, attention and supervision.
Pets
A typical day
A typical day starts with a morning walk to the nearby park or woods, which is one of our favourite places to go. Back at home, dogs can relax, settle in and enjoy plenty of playtime with a variety of toys we have available to keep them entertained and mentally stimulated. As I work from home, they’ll have constant company, attention and care throughout the day. We include playtime, enrichment and time to explore new smells to keep things fun and engaging. In the afternoon or evening, we usually head out for another walk. Your dog will be treated like part of the family and always supervised.
Prices include all fees.