Sophie D.
Sophie D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Small/Medium Dog Care & Enrichment
I’m a very experienced and confident dog carer, particularly with small to medium-sized dogs. I have a real soft spot for little dogs and understand that they often need a bit of extra care when it comes to feeling safe, secure and comfortable in a new environment. Safety is extremely important to me. I make sure my garden is secure and I’m always very careful around doors, gates and when out on walks, especially with smaller dogs who can be quick or nervous in unfamiliar surroundings. I also understand how important it is to help dogs feel settled and relaxed when they’re away from their owners. I’m patient with anxious or nervous dogs and will give them the time, reassurance and space they need to feel comfortable. I have plenty of experience with enrichment and behavioural activities from owning my own dogs in the past. I have Kongs, lick mats and other enrichment toys available, and I’m used to using food-based activities, games and mental stimulation to help dogs stay occupied, relaxed and happy. I’m happy to follow each dog’s normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding times, walks, sleeping arrangements and any particular habits or activities they enjoy. My aim is to make sure every dog staying with me feels safe, calm, entertained and properly cared for, while giving their owner peace of mind that they’re in good hands.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Sophie is a truly lovely, thoughtful and caring person. She is incredibly patient, responsible and trustworthy, and has such a natural love for animals. I would have no hesitation recommending Sophie to care for your pets. She is kind, attentive and will make sure they feel safe, happy and loved while in her care. Chloë.P
Sophie is a really caring and responsible person who genuinely loves animals. She is patient, attentive and very reliable, and I would fully trust her to look after my pets. She makes sure animals feel safe, comfortable and well cared for, and gives them plenty of attention and affection.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work from home on Thursdays and Fridays, so I’m available to care for dogs throughout the day while I work. My job is flexible and not very demanding, so I can give them plenty of attention, take them for walks and let them outside regularly, usually every one to two hours. I’m also available for weekend boarding with a little more notice. I have my stepdaughter every other weekend, so if your dog is not comfortable around children, or you would prefer them not to be around children, please let me know when booking. For dogs I’ve looked after several times and have come to know and trust well, weekend care while she is here may be possible depending on the individual dog. My step daughter is used to dogs and is very gentle with them, but please rest assured I would never leave your dog alone with a child. I’m generally unavailable on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, although I may be able to make arrangements in special circumstances if discussed in advance.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I take safety very seriously and make sure dogs are secure, comfortable and well supervised in my home. My garden is fully enclosed with a solid brick wall rather than just fencing, and I’m very careful around doors and gates, particularly with smaller dogs who can be quick or nervous. We don’t have any pets of our own, so your dog would get my full attention while they’re staying with me. I’m home throughout the day when caring for dogs, so they won’t be left alone for long periods and can be let outside regularly. I also understand that being somewhere new can be stressful, so I give dogs plenty of time to settle and follow their usual routine as closely as possible. I have Kongs, lick mats and other enrichment toys available to help keep them relaxed, occupied and mentally stimulated.
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kgDogs over 1 year oldUnspayed females accepted, neutered males onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeSophie can host up to 1 pet per night