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Richard S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Richard S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Helston

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Richard has Star Sitter status!
Identity Verified
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Have dawgs, can look after more!

I have owned and bred dogs for the last 30 years, I have extensive experience of all breeds, and am able to look after any breed. I can provide everything that said dogs need whilst in my care. I take pride in being able to do this. Due to the location of my home, I can also provide exercise for whatever the specific breed requires. Please ensure your pooches, are up to date with all treatments that are specific to the individual. Please also ensure if your dog needs medication, that you bring enough for the duration of the stay, Specific food for the dog will also need to be brought for the duration, to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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57 ratings
Lucy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 16, 2026

Highly recommend as ever - Arthur had an issue with a bite and Rich dealt with it brilliantly. My three love staying with Rich, they are settled & happy and so very well looked after. Feedback/ comms is excellent. I wouldn’t leave my three with anyone else.

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Catriona P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 11, 2026

This is a home from home now. The boys are so happy to see Rich. It’s such a comfort to know their on safe hands. My trip was disrupted by the ATC flight problems this week and Rich was so kind and understanding. We’re very lucky to have him as our dog sitter, thank you.

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Tony H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 10, 2026

Absolutely brilliant with our shar pei, couldn't have asked for a better homestay for him. Daily updates were great, leaving us completely at ease. Will definitely book again the next time we are away. Thanks.

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Trace H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2026

Richard looked after Macey really well. He sent me regular updates and videos whichvwere very reassuring. Macey was very happy abd rekaxed when I went to pick her up

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Larissa W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 15, 2026

Chalky has had a great time at Richard’s. Being an older dog we were a bit apprehensive about leaving him in a strange place but Richard was very patient with him and really understood how to look after him. He kept us updated with photos of chalky and when we came to pick him up we could tell he had had a great time. I would have no hesitation in recommending Richard to any of my friends

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James H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 15, 2026

Rich has had our 5-year old Labrador to stay again - same level of excellent care, attention, and communication throughout. A truly seamless process to leave our dog who is then very well cared for and who settled straight in. Highly recommended - do not look further than Rich. One very happy Labrador on return!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I will always have weekends free to dog care, for any and all aspects, and all breeds. My time will be spent exclusively dog sitting for a member of your dog household

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a huge garden for toilet breaks, I can crate if needed, there is a also a dog bed within the house, no children and a quiet environment for all breeds to relax in.

A typical day

just allowing dogs to be dogs, out early, depending on the type if dog, I prefer off lead walks, but if a particular dog needs to be on a lead then that's OK too. Allowi g dogs to be social, but again if a particular dog needs to be with just the sitter inside and out I can facilitate that.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
Richard can host up to 2 pets per night
please make me aware of all your dogs particular beds, and behaviour traits, it's really important to be aware of the canines individual needs, I can then look after them properly, and safely.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.