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Richard G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Richard G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

£17 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Identity Verified
40 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Energetic dogs welcome....sleepy cats too!

I've been around pets all my life and owned a bearded collie Cross from puppyhood for 15 years. At the same time we have owned cats and currently have two 16 year old "moggies". In the past few years we have boarded and walked dogs for friends,and kept the next door neighbour's cock-a-poo well walked whilst the owners were poorly.She'd never slept so well! I have experience of looking after amphibia,reptiles and insects and am knowledgeable on these creatures too. I will also see you have fresh milk and bread on hand when returning from holiday! I have retired and able to walk your dog(s) twice a day. I can also pop in and feed and talk to your cats,and happy to look after other animals too.....in the winter of9 2021 we nursed 4 young hedgehogs until their release in the spring! Church Farm is totally fenced in and has a large garden,so lots of space outside. There is plenty of space inside but currently boarding pets is not an option

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I cannot care for pets in our house currently,but in the future this will change ( we have 2 elderly cats who wouldn't be happy with other pets brought in). Pets in the owners home will be treated in the same way as the owner would!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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8 ratings
Kaye B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • mai 18, 2026

Richard was excellent. Fantastic communication and happy pups. Highly recommend

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Mandy A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • janv. 04, 2026

Richard is fantastic and we know that when we go away we are leaving Molly in very good hands

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Mandy A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • déc. 16, 2025

Richard was fantastic. Clearly an animal lover and it was a pleasure to meet him. Molly took to him immediately and made us more than happy to leave her in Richard’s capable hands. She was well looked after in our absence

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Johnathan H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • nov. 15, 2023

Richard was prompt, friendly and gave our German Shepherd a good old walk that really tired her out, he took time to talk and understand that our dog was a rescue and very reactive with others. I would recommend.

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Krissy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • févr. 04, 2023

Richard had been a god send. Arrives every day on time without fail. Sends us updates after every walk, and gives us peace of mind our beautiful boy is in safe hands. Would highly recommend.

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Jill T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • janv. 13, 2023

I can strongly recommend Richard for dog walking. He's a very nice man and made Lenny, my rescue greyhound a very happy and well exercised boy. Will definitely use him again whenever Lenny needs a reliable walker.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have just retired and have currently plenty of spare time to look after your pet (s),either by just walking it or them,or popping in to your house and attending to any pets which need attention in any way. I walk 5-7 miles a day,currently without a dog!

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
Richard can host up to 1 drop-in per day
I will need to know if your dog is friendly with other dogs and happy to travel in a.car Also knowing your pet's energy levels would be useful information!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.