Rachel S.
Folkestone
Caring dog lovers offering a home from home stay
Pet care experience
We offer a loving home from home environment for your dogs and will treat them like our own whilst they are with us. Philip (my husband) and I have both grown up with dogs and always enjoyed being with them. Between us we have owned and had experience with many breeds including staffies, retrievers, spaniels and rescue dogs. We have looked after family and friends dogs regularly. We have been together for 20 years and always talked about getting a dog. Our dream of having our own dog finally came true in 2020 when we got our beloved Albie, a now 3.5 year old cockapoo. We absolutely love dogs of all kinds and Albie is a sweet boy who would welcome your dog to "his" house. Philip has a Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ) qualification and we take the care of your dogs very seriously. We have a large secure back garden where your dog would be free to run around (depending on your wishes) and they would be welcome in any part of our house. We live near to parks, woodland and the beach so your dog would be off on many adventures with us during their stay. I work from home the majority of the time and Philip is based at home so there is always one of us here to look after your dog. We would be very happy to meet you and your dog prior to any visit if you like as that helps reassure both of us that we are the right people for your dog and for you. We know how previous your dog is to you and will be happy to provide regular updates and photos during their stay.
Reviews
We are so thankful to have found Rachel…and Philip. Our elderly and slightly nervous dog Luna spent the day with them yesterday. On arrival Rachel and Philip were so welcoming…and Luna seemed happy and at ease (her tail was wagging)…and she was allowed to explore her new surroundings. Rachel supplied us with updates and pictures throughout the day. It was wonderful to see Luna looking relaxed on a walk…and enjoying her dinner and treats. It was so calm in their house…a lovely atmosphere…and Luna responded to this. Luna got on fine with their gorgeous dog Albie too! We would highly recommend Rachel and Philip…and Luna is already booked in for future visits. Many thanks for caring for Luna so well. 🐾xxx
We fetched our dog from Rachel a couple of days ago. She spent 10 days with Rachel over Christmas. She looked happy and content on our arrival. Rachel supplied us with picture-updates during our time away, which was very reassuring and it was nice to see our dog happy going on walks or relaxed in Rachel's house. I had no concerns and find Rachel’s set up and home very calming and pleasant. Her dog Albie is a cute fellow too and the dogs got along fine. I will definitely book her again in the future.
Was able to help us out at short notice - wonderful with terry - many thanks. X
Terry got so excited when he realised where we were heading! It's like his favourite spa! Thanks for looking after him again. X
About Rachel S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a large secure garden where you dog will be very safe. It's fully fenced and has two lockable gates between the back and front garden. The front garden and drive has gates which are kept shut whilst we are at home. Our house is very dog friendly due to our own dog who has the run of the house and sleeps on our bed. Your dog would be taken for walks on lead and only let off in a secure area with your agreement.
Home
Information Rachel S. would like to know about your pet
Do let me know if your dog has any special requirements, any allergies etc and we will be happy to accommodate. We like to know the kind of routine your dog is used to so that we can adapt our day to their needs in terms of play, walks, training, feeding etc.
A typical day
We love to go for walks in the nearby parks, woods and to the beach where we can enjoy lots of lovely sniffing and wide open spaces. We have a large secure back garden to play fetch or just to chill out. When it's raining we might do a shorter walk and have some training and games at home to stimulate body and mind!
Services
Rachel can host
Rachel can watch in your home
Availability
We offer day care and boarding 7 days a week as we both work from home. For day care our standard hours are 8am - 6pm. We can sometimes accommodate outside of these hours so do get in touch with us to discuss this further. Any days we are unavailable due to holiday or other commitments will be updated in our calendar. Last minute bookings can sometimes be accommodated, just get in touch!
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About Rachel S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a large secure garden where you dog will be very safe. It's fully fenced and has two lockable gates between the back and front garden. The front garden and drive has gates which are kept shut whilst we are at home. Our house is very dog friendly due to our own dog who has the run of the house and sleeps on our bed. Your dog would be taken for walks on lead and only let off in a secure area with your agreement.
Home
Information Rachel S. would like to know about your pet
Do let me know if your dog has any special requirements, any allergies etc and we will be happy to accommodate. We like to know the kind of routine your dog is used to so that we can adapt our day to their needs in terms of play, walks, training, feeding etc.
A typical day
We love to go for walks in the nearby parks, woods and to the beach where we can enjoy lots of lovely sniffing and wide open spaces. We have a large secure back garden to play fetch or just to chill out. When it's raining we might do a shorter walk and have some training and games at home to stimulate body and mind!
Location
Folkestone, United Kingdom
Pets
Rachel S.
Folkestone