Shannon C.
Shannon C.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Friendly, Reliable 1-1 Dog Walker!
Hi, I’m Shannon! -I’m reliable, friendly and a DBS checked professional, and I would love to help care for your pets! -Having owned a dog (more often than not two at a time:D) for the last 17 years of my life, describing myself as a dog-person would be an understatement! -I’ve cared for dogs from all ranges of ages and breeds- from puppies at 10 weeks old into adulthood, to my blind and deaf childhood dog. This ranges all the way from gundogs with high energy drives to slower paced, relaxed breeds. -I specialise in creating a calm, safe, and comforting environment for dogs who may need a little extra attention, for example helping a senior dog navigate their favourite route or providing reassuring cues for dogs with vision or hearing loss. With a French Bulldog at home, I have lots of knowledge on brachycephalic breeds and how to keep them comfortable and safe! -No matter their size, breed, quirks, age, or condition, every dog I meet gets the same love, patience, and care, as if they were my own, because let’s face it- every dog is the cutest dog in the world! -As someone who loves to get outside, I strive to make every walk a happy one! This way I get to make happy pups and happy owners. :) -For over a year now, i’ve been a volunteer for the RSCPA as a Cat Cuddler! I get the opportunity twice a month to play with, socialise and interact with cats of all ages looking for their forever homes. It’s a very rewarding role, and as difficult as it is to not adopt every cat, I’m lucky to spend lots of time with our family cats, or befriending the cats on my road with head scratches! -I’d love to connect and talk about yours and your pups, to make the process as smooth as possible.
Cat care experience
Shannon also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is my top priority and I create this by: •Making sure I’m following owners instructions to the exact detail- nobody knows your pup better than you do! •Staying alert and attentive to your dog’s body language and behaviour, adjusting our pace or environment as needed. This can include making sure that we’re walking in quiet areas to avoid overstimulation. •Ensuring all harnesses and collars are properly fitted and there is no risk of your dog slipping out whilst we’re out! • Special care for your senior or special needs pups, like using gentle voice cues for blind dogs or touch cues for deaf ones, and giving them time to explore at their own pace. I have lots of experience in guiding blind and deaf dogs. •Making sure that on return, your pups are in a safe location, so they can’t get up to any mischief before you come home! •Being available! I am more than happy to keep you updated with how your pup has been in my visit or during our walk, to answering any questions you might have to give you that peace of mind. Every dog is different, and I take the time to build trust and adjust to their individual needs, always putting their comfort and well-being first.
Ratings and reviews
Shannon has watched my dog Otis several times for me, and each time I felt so relaxed and calm. She has a natural ease with dogs, especially those who can be nervous in initial meetings like mine. Over the course of her watching my dog, I received numerous updates and photos, helping me out my mind at ease and showing me my dog was not only in good hands, but was having a blast! I cannot recommend Shannon enough. She is trustworthy, reliable, friendly, and, most importantly, she genuinely loves dogs and always strives to make sure pets get the care they deserve
Shannon is incredibly caring, loving, and optimistic when it comes to cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes. No matter what their needs, Shannon always knows what’s best for them. There is no one else in the world I feel safer than her to look after my pets.
I highly recommend Shannon as a pet caregiver. She has looked after my pet, and I couldn’t have been happier with the care and attention she provided. From the moment we met, it was clear how genuinely caring and comfortable she is with animals. Shannon is reliable, responsible, and attentive to every detail, making sure my pet was happy, safe, and well cared for while I was away. She treated my pet with kindness and affection, and it gave me real peace of mind knowing they were in such capable hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to trust Shannon with my pet again and would confidently recommend her to anyone looking for a loving, dependable, and trustworthy pet sitter.
I highly recommend Shannon as a trustworthy and compassionate pet caregiver. She is dependable, responsible, and has a genuine love for animals that is evident in the way she cares for them. Shannon is attentive to each pet’s unique personality and needs, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and well loved while their owners are away. I would have complete confidence leaving my own pets in Shannon’s care, knowing they would receive the same kindness, patience, and attention I would give them myself. Any pet owner would be fortunate to have Shannon looking after their furry family members
Shannon is an absolute natural around animals, especially dogs, as well as being reliable and communicative. She has always been around dogs including her own. I have no doubt she would treat any dog in her care as her own. 🐾
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Schedule
I currently work in a hybrid role, so I spend some time working from home which allows me to look after your pets when you need! My days in the office are sometimes interchangeable, so please keep in mind this could affect bookings. If you see a day in the week that is marked as unavailable that you require my services (one day maximum) please feel free to message me and I will see what I am able to arrange! Whilst I will do what I can to accommodate your booking, it will not be possible on every occasion. :)