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Hi, we are Andrew & Fran. We provide home from home Boarding & Day Care for Dogs. We live in Edith Weston which is close to both Stamford & Oakham. It is approx a ten minute drive from the A1. I live in army housing adjacent to St George’s Barracks. This location is on the edge of Rutland Water which affords varied walks and we are surrounded by countryside. Our home is pet and child free. Our garden is secure and overlooks fields with a lawned area. All areas of our home will be accessible to your pet. I am currently a serving soldier in HM Forces specialising in Dog Handling & training arms explosives detection dogs. (Spaniels & Labradors). I also have experience with protection dogs mainly German Shepards & Belgian Mallinois breeds. I have had a 20 year career with the Royal Army Veterinary Corp with within the Military Working Dogs Squadron. I have served multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan & Iraq and have travelled around the world with my working dogs. I have extensive experience of caring for dogs in challenging environments while aiming to get the best from my dogs. I have qualifications in canine medical emergency procedures and animal husbandry. Through my work I have been trained to understand dog psychology & behavioural traits of many breeds and how to approach these. Fran has been a registered nurse in the NHS and now works in clinical sales supporting patients with chronic wounds. We are open to taking dogs of all sizes, breeds & age. We only board single dogs or multiple dogs from one household so your pet/pets will not be mixed with other dogs during their stay. We strongly suggest a meet & greet for you and your pet to meet us and for you to see my home. I risk assess all dogs who come for a meet and greet and like to take time to get to know your pet and ask you for more information on your pets behaviour, routines and needs. When your pet comes to stay with us, we provide blankets, poop bags, water bowls, towels, and have our own selection of leads to save on dog luggage. We also have orthopaedic memory foam beds for pets who stay with us. We do recommend something familiar from home to comfort them settling in with us, giving them a secure scent especially when they come to us for the first time. If your dog has a specific collar or lead, food bowl, toys etc which will make them feel at home please bring these along with their bed etc. If your dog needs a specialised collar and muzzle for safety reasons I will ensure this is on place as per your instructions. We are happy to take crates for your pet if they feel more secure sleeping or resting in these. We don’t like to crate dogs in the day or when we go out unless you instruct us to do so. I walk dogs in our care on long leads & tend to walk in quiet areas esp for dogs who don’t mix well with other dogs. I risk assess all of this on the first walk I take with your pet. We prioritise keeping to your dogs daily routine, to keep them secure in this. We also ensure dogs are safe from extreme heat if they are spending time in the garden during hot months and also in winter with cold and wet conditions. We do not leave dogs in our care unsupervised in the elements. Fran works from home some days in the week and I am based on camp a 5 minute walk from our home and work Monday to Friday. I come home at lunch and finish at 4.30pm so your pet will not be left alone for long periods. If we board dogs at the weekend we ensure what we are doing revolves around dogs in our care, your pet will have company and will not be left. During holidays or weekends we like to take certain dogs hiking, swimming, seaside trips etc with your consent. For older less agile dogs or puppies we like to spend time with them in the garden playing. We pride ourselves on providing a home from home environment for your pet & aim to keep them in their usual routine as much as possible. Fran will keep in regular touch with you on WhatsApp with photos and videos of your pet and their activities during their stay & she can answer any queries promptly during your pets stay. We aim to make you feel reassured that your pet will be cared for lovingly & safely during their stay with us. We pride ourselves on not just sitting your pet but actively making sure your dog has a great holiday too! Please feel free to contact us for any further information or any questions you may have. Thank you for reading our profile and for considering us to take care of your pet. Andrew & Fran 🐶