Laura P.
Laura P.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your fur baby’s new bestie 🐾
🐕🦺 I am well experienced in dog sitting, boarding, drop ins, and walking, having done this type of work since a young age, but more consistently in the last four years. I’ve travelled all over the world dog sitting in homes from London to South Carolina USA (which is the gorgeous sunny location you see in my header photo) ☀️ I also have extensive experience with rescue dogs who suffer with behavioural issues such as resource guarding and reactivity. I also have experience caring for dogs with both food & environmental allergies who require specialist foods or cooperative care for cleaning. So whether or not your dog is on a special diet you can trust I will never be that person to “just give them a little bit” of leftovers or treats they’re not allowed 🍗 and I’m happy to do any wipe downs necessary after walks. 🧼 After working closely with behaviourally & medically complex dogs, I would be happy to transfer my skills and knowledge learned where possible to help other dog owners who experience similar situations. 🫶🏼 Having so much experience with high prey drive dogs such as greyhounds & Lurchers in the past, I am also confident fitting muzzles, or continuing any ongoing muzzle training where required with a positive reinforcement approach. 🐶 I’m open to help care for any dog regardless of their temperament, energy levels, medication requirements, etc, as long as they can be managed. If this describes your dog I will most likely propose a meet and greet free of charge first to make sure we’re a good match before any official bookings. ✅ Got a placid dog who’s pretty low maintenance? That’ll be a walk in the park! 🦮 pardon the pun… 🐾 I am very big on dog training and use it as a communication system. More than happy to incorporate what I know into my appointments, and/or continue with any training owners currently have, for example, loose leash walking, cooperative care, impulse control, obedience and recall.🗣️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Guaranteed with every service: ♥️ Loving care for your fur baby 🪡 Tailored approach ✨ Follow instructions clearly 📱 Regular updates for peace of mind
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Great communication & took really good care of my energetic wee cockapoo, so thorough in making sure he was comfortable!!
Excellent care for Lady. She was happy and contented. Will definitely book again.
Laura was absolutely lovely and really put us at ease. She took the time to ask lots of relevant questions about Arlo, his routine and his little quirks, and it was clear that she was genuinely interested in getting to know him and understanding what works best for him. She sent us an update while we were out and let us know that Arlo had been whining and waiting at the back door for us, which we think may be a little separation anxiety. Laura seemed very knowledgeable and experienced in how to handle this and was completely relaxed and reassuring about helping him settle. Arlo can have a few little quirks, particularly around resource guarding but Laura seemed to understand him really well and knew exactly how to approach things. We came away feeling very comfortable that he was in capable hands. We’d be very happy to have Laura look after Arlo again and would definitely recommend her.
Laura was fantastic taking care of Olive, we can’t thank her enough for watching our baby making sure she is well taken care of! She was lovely also on a meet and greet making sure Olive was comfortable around her as she is shy around new people, Laura knew exactly what to do and was absolutely amazing. Thanks so much again Laura!
Laura has cared for clover twice now, and each time her service has been beyond excellent! Clover gets so excited to see Laura, couldn’t recommend her enough!
It's very reassuring having Laura look after our dogs. They clearly are happy in her company and we will be glad to book her again
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Schedule
Dogs love predictability & structure and this is very important for their nervous systems. I’m happy to help integrate with your dog’s routine where possible. I’m also a professional digital content creator, so you can expect lots of gorgeous photos of your perfect pups while they’re in my care too!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Boarding in my home: I have a fenced, fully secure back garden that any dog in my care will have access to. The kitchen looks out on to the garden, so I can keep a close eye on your fur baby at all times. If a dog is in my care they will never just be left alone to find their own fun- always in my line of sight and properly watched after. I also have a crate for anyone who would prefer their dogs to maintain their crate training routine. I do also often have it set up as a safe space with the door left open for any dogs that may feel overwhelmed by a big new space. For dogs who are already crate trained we know this tool can be especially helpful for ones who have a tendency to be destructive when left unattended, which can pose potential safety concerns, so it will always be used under your instruction only. I have a comprehensive understanding of dog body language, able to confidently tell if they are communicating signals of happiness, stress, excitement and warnings. I also have a strict rule of no on leash greetings when out on dog walks. Walks are for walking, not play dates. Nose to nose dog greetings can become confrontational for our pups and escalate very quickly, especially when you are not familiar with the other dog, so rest assured I’ll always advocate for your for furry friend!
A typical day
Every dog is individual and it’s important to understand the needs of each with a tailored approach to walking, playing and training. I like to assess each dog on a case by case basis to ensure I’m meeting their needs appropriately. For example extremely high energy dogs will require plenty exercise, play and lots of enrichment. Some other dogs just love to sleep! 🏠 House sitting: Following your usual routine. Includes walks. Happy to water your plants and keep up with basic cleaning tasks. 🌒 Boarding: Your dogs usual routine, just at a home away from home. Includes walks! 🐶 Drop in visits: Whatever you need in this time frame consider it done. Whether that’s taking the dogs out to the garden for a toilet break, feeding them lunch, having some quality play time or providing an enrichment activity. 🚶🏻♀️Walks: Your usual route, an enclosed field, or an adventure to a new park. You name it!
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeLaura can host up to 2 pets per night
- I’m happy to continue any training owners are working on with their dogs on walks, from obedience to recall. I’m also open to working with reactive dogs, rescues, or generally dogs with specific needs & requirements. As long as I have open communication and honesty with owners that’s all that really matters.