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Richard W.

Bolton

4.7 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Richard can host

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
No females in heat

Richard can care for

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg

Availability

I am a stay at home foster-dad, and my wife works, sometimes from home. I volunteer in my local community woodlands, and other institutions throughout the day but I estimate our dogs are not at home for more than 3 hours alone.

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About Richard W.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Apart from a clean and secure rear garden, my home is partitioned in such a way that a scared visitor could have seclusion if required. I do have a crate in the kitchen, and my dogs use it for privacy/ sleep ( door open). If your dog would be anxious at night, then I can keep my dogs upstairs with me or they can remain in the kitchen to keep their visitor company. Whichever works.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Richard W. would like to know about your pet

If your dog is shy and lives their own space then I have provision for that. I'm not fussed if they prefer to sit on sofa rather than the floor. It is not a loud house, and the environment here would not unsettle your dog.

A typical day

My two dogs are a wide age range apart, so the older dog enjoys indoor ball play and hide and seek of his teddy. The younger dog is more energetic and disinterested in retrieving , she just wants open space to run aimlessly. I have a wide variety of toys to keep them stimulated and any obedience game involving a treat is enthusiastically received.

Location

Bolton, United Kingdom

Richard W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

My visitors dogs don't want to go home, they love

Pet care experience

I have both had dogs since our childhood, and currently have two friendly cocker spaniels. All my dog experience has been from pups, I even acted as midwife for my next door neighbours bitch giving birth 3 years ago! My location has a large country park at the end of the street, and woodland behind me which I manage as a volunteer warden. I have a dog friendly rear garden and my cockers love drinking from the barrel water feature. I have very tolerant pets and they happily engage with other visiting dogs,and a previous neighbours cat. I have an engaging daily routine for them, so much so I'm convinced my dogs can tell the time, when their next activity is due.

Reviews

Jennifer E.
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026
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Richard is lovely and did his upmost to make Ted welcome. He was flexible when I changed my plans about the day I was going and overall we had very few problems. He has two dogs of his own and it seems our dog wasn't very sociable with them. I had no idea that he would be like that. All in all, Richard went over and above to help where he could. I would recommend him to anyone if your dog is sociable with friendly dogs.

SEAN H.
Boarding • May 07, 2026
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This is the second time that Richard has looked after Florence, our Bearded collie, and on both occasions Richard has been superb. From dropping off to the updates and picking up, it is seamless-Florence seems to enjoy her stays with Richard and his family, including his 2 dogs. I couldn’t recommend Richard highly enough!

Stuart B.
Boarding • Mar 30, 2026
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Richard was great. Regular updates and she felt right at home. We'll definitely be in touch again.

Josh E.
Boarding • Feb 11, 2026
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Richard was great, very friendly. A home away from home for my dog.

About Richard W.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Apart from a clean and secure rear garden, my home is partitioned in such a way that a scared visitor could have seclusion if required. I do have a crate in the kitchen, and my dogs use it for privacy/ sleep ( door open). If your dog would be anxious at night, then I can keep my dogs upstairs with me or they can remain in the kitchen to keep their visitor company. Whichever works.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Richard W. would like to know about your pet

If your dog is shy and lives their own space then I have provision for that. I'm not fussed if they prefer to sit on sofa rather than the floor. It is not a loud house, and the environment here would not unsettle your dog.

A typical day

My two dogs are a wide age range apart, so the older dog enjoys indoor ball play and hide and seek of his teddy. The younger dog is more energetic and disinterested in retrieving , she just wants open space to run aimlessly. I have a wide variety of toys to keep them stimulated and any obedience game involving a treat is enthusiastically received.

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Richard W.

Bolton

4.7 out of 5 stars
21 reviews