Katherine C.
Katherine C.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced with calm home/garden
Dogs have always been part of my life. I grew up on a small farm surrounded by horses, sheep, chickens, cats and dogs, and I’ve had my own dogs since I was four. I currently have a gentle 14-year-old dachshund x Jack Russell, so I’m experienced with senior dogs, puppies and administering medication. I work from home most of the week, which means I can stick closely to your dog’s usual routine and will happily follow care instructions carefully. We have a peaceful home, a very large garden and wonderful countryside walks right on the doorstep. My eight-year-old son is kind, calm and has grown up around animals, and our older dog is very good with other dogs.
Qualifications
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Schedule
Up at 6ish - feed the animals and toilet breaks in the garden 11am - morning walk 1ish - lunch & telly cuddles 2ish - afternoon run/walk for more active dogs 4/5pm dinner and garden breaks 8/9pm bedtime
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have one small dachshund x Jack Russell Jeffrey who is great with other dogs, and two cats who are out most of the time. I have a stair gate so dogs have free rein downstairs. My own dog and the cat who knows how to sleep beyond 6am (!) sleeps in my large bedroom on beds and blankets. Guest dogs are welcome to join us or can relax downstairs in the big kitchen by the Aga. We have lovely walks through the woods direct from the house and I run so my own dog enjoys a 30min stroll but I can take dogs out on a lead to run for up to an hour or more depending on their needs. I have a small upper garden which is fully enclosed/high fences. And an acre of lower garden which is fenced but I keep new dogs on a lead until we’ve established recall. I’ve used dog sitters for years so I know what owners look for - consistent, safe, reliable and genuine care. Ideally a home away from home so your dog can enjoy his/her weekend away as much as you do!
