Rachel H.
Rachel H.
Highlights
Pet care experience
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My experience with dogs is certainly not limited! I’ve been around them my whole life and now my partner and I have our disabled Cocker Spaniel whom we rescued when he was 2, almost 5 years ago now! I am Canine and Feline First Aid qualified as well as Canine Behaviour and Training, Canine and Feline Nutrition and have basic experience with grooming so always happy to offer advice. I completed my Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management to a very high grade (Distinction Star, Distinction, Distinction) ❤️ I have also worked as a pet sitter, dog walker and dog behaviourist/trainer so I am experienced in the industry. I’ve cared for puppies/dogs from a few days old, all the way until their last few months as a golden oldie. I have also cared for/rescued almost every type of common pet animal from birds, reptiles, inverts, amphibians, rodents, small mammals, fish and of course dogs and cats. I do also have a lot of experience with horses and farm animals, including basic riding skills.
Cat care experience
Rachel also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Rachel was fantastic. Kept us up to date with regular pictures and updates on what Bruno had been doing and how he slept. Rachel and her family are lovely and treated him as their own having only one dog at a time means he had all the attention. I highly recommend Rachel and her family our dog won’t be going anywhere else except Rachel again. Thank you so much he didn’t want to come home !
Rachel was amazing. She was able to provide last minute boarding for our puppy. He was given a home from home and cared for like he was her own. We can’t thank Rachel enough for enabling us to enjoy our wedding day without worry. We will definitely use Rachel’s services again for both of our dogs!
Rachel looked after my corgi at short notice and could not have been more professional. My dog came back happy and well cared for!
Wonderful experience with Rachel, I was kept up to date regularly with photos and information. Rolo was obviously treated like a member of the family. Highly recommend! Thank you. x
Thank you Rachel for looking after our little boy Murphy. He was so settled when we got home.👍😊😊😊
I would give Rachel 10 stars if I could. I don’t think I could have booked a nicer person to look after my pets. It was a first trip away since our dog developed diabetes and we were really nervous about leaving her with anyone, but I can honestly say Rachel is very calm, caring and you can tell she loves animals. So glad I found her on Rover. Thank you Rachel for your excellent care.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
At the moment I have just had a baby, so I am not working which means that my schedule is very flexible and I can usually take bookings with very short notice, sometimes same day. I do tend to bring my baby with me but can sometimes get childcare for a little while although I try to avoid relying on family like this. My baby goes in a carrier on my chest whilst I’m walking dogs, or for pet visits he can stay in his car seat beside me. However, visits that are later on in the evening and most weekends, my partner is home so I won’t have our baby with me. It just depends on timings so please let me know if you’re happy with this.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have my own disabled dog so I’m comfortable with caring for pets with all kinds of needs. My boy is allowed on our beds, settees etc but if I’m looking after a pet, I stick to their rules at home so if they’re allowed up at home, they are with me but if they’re not, rules are the same here. I have experience with dogs of all ages and sizes and I’m comfortable with anything from tiny puppies up to big Great Danes, German Shepherds and any types of Bully breeds! I can’t have many dogs stay with me as my boy is scared of other dogs so it wouldn’t be fair on him and I’m not going to disrupt his routine. I am happy to board smaller caged pets but can’t have cats at my house as my partner is allergic and dogs are difficult with my disabled dog.
A typical day
I believe that not only physical exercise, but mental enrichment is key to a dog’s happiness! I love to mix up the walks so that some days we will practice training, other days will be a ‘sniffari’ walk as I like to call them, where the dog can focus on sniffing different scents rather than covering distance as that’s great mental stimulation for them. I also love to play games and bring toys on walks for them to play with. Treats are always given as rewards for recall etc (as long as approved by owner - I will always ask first!). If they’re friendly with other dogs, I love to let them meet and play in a controlled way, but I have a reactive dog myself so I’m also experienced with making walks fun for dogs that don’t have play friends.