Natalie G.
Natalie G.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Barktopia
Hi, welcome! I’m an experienced, animal obsessed, fully insured dog walker based in Knowsley, Merseyside. My experience working within the animal industry started in 2011 when I started work within an cat rescue center, since then I’ve worked with rescue dogs, wildlife, an equestrian center, a dog groomers, dog shop and within dog daycares. Ontop of my hands on experience I have gained multiple animal based qualifications including my BTEC Extended Diploma in Animal Management, FdSc in Equine Science, Complementary Therapy and Natural Horsemanship, BSc (hons) Equine Science and qualifications in various animal therapies, pet first aid and dog training. I’m constantly seeking to learn new things and upgrade my knowledge adding to my ever expanding collection of regulated qualifications. In my personal life there isn’t very many animals I haven’t had experience with! From large farm animals such as cows, llamas and water buffalo to smaller animals including rodents and invertebrates, there isn’t many species I don’t have experience with. I also dedicate most of my free time to training and completing in the thrilling sport of Flyball.
Cat care experience
Natalie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I unfortunately can not take pets within my own home due to my own pets. All services will start and end at the owners home. I only offer 1:1 or same household walks, I'm first-aid trained and fully insured. Dogs are only aloud off lead in safe areas and once proven they have an solid recall.
Ratings and reviews
Couldn’t recommend Natalie anymore, literally covered with 12 hours notice and saved the day. Come for an intial introduction with Mimi and they got on from the off. Communication was brilliant throughout the stay with photo updates. Really managed to bond with the little time and managed to even get cuddles (rare from a chow). - house was left in perfect condition. Couldn’t recommend more and will 100% be using again.
Thanks Natalie for a lovely walk with Bella this morning! 😊
Natalie is amazing, i couldn’t recommend her enough.
Natalie was amazing she house sit my two dogs for 10 nights. She update me daily with photos of them both, which puts your mind at ease when your away. When I got back both of them really happy. Even Chase was happy and normal he is sad when we go away and come back. I would recommend Natalie to everyone. Will be definitely booking her again
Very friendly and experienced in pet care! She took care of Morty for two weeks and kept me updated each step of the way. Extremely nice and responsible, she kept me updated even for a few minute delays over the agreed times. Strongly recommend and will definitely reach out again!
Outstanding!! That is the only word to describe the excellent service Natalie provides. I left my 5 year old Weimaraner Jerry for the 1st time for a family holiday with Natalie house sitting. I was nervous about leaving her but I needn’t have worried. Throughout our trip Natalie kept me up to date with messages, photos and videos of Jerry. Jerry had plenty of walks in her favourite places, play and cuddles. In fact I’m not sure she entirely missed us due to the high level of care and attention Natalie gave her. Even when snow and ice conditions meant it was impossible for Jerry to be walked, Natalie made sure Jerry had plenty to keep her happy and provided brain stimulation games and toys to keep her occupied and completely content. I really do feel like Natalie goes above and beyond to care. We returned home to a very calm and content dog thanks to Natalie. I even think Natalie may have provided an additional bit of lead training as Jerrys lead pulling has improved too. I will definitely be using Natalie’s service again and would highly recommend anyone to do the same.
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Schedule
Dog walking and sitting is my fully time job, I do have availability 6 days a week (Sunday-Friday, with the occasional Saturday on demand). I do have limited availability during weekday lunchtimes (11-1) due to prior regular bookings