Sophie R.
Sophie R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced & loving dog care
Ever since I was little, I was used to my mum bringing home pets without my dad’s permission. He always protested that he didn’t want another hamster or bunny rabbit, but he always fell in love with them in the end. I have a lot of experience with different types of animal care, but particularly looking after dogs. This experience ranges from fostering, raising a litter of 13 (!!) puppies, looking after my friend's fur babies, and ownership. I’m comfortable with all dogs - big and small! Barney is our family dog, featured in my profile picture. He’s 14 years young and the love of my life! Whilst I haven't been living at home for the past few years, I love going to visit him, taking him on holiday to Cornwall, and looking after him when my parents go away. As a more senior dog now, I know what it means to look after your ageing or slower pets. I am very patient and happy to take things at their pace. That said, I had years of a very bouncy and high energy dog, so I'm equally as happy entertaining your bundles of energy. I have a very active lifestyle and am happy to take your dogs on long walks, or shorter sniffs. I believe that when you have a pet to look after, you end up taking better care of yourself. They have such an impact on your life and I promise to look after your dog as if they were my own! Thank you for considering me and trusting me with your furry friend. I can’t wait to meet them! **If this is your first booking with Rover, then please let me know and I'd be happy to share a £15 discount with you!**
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Sophie clearly loves dogs and takes really good care of them! She was so helpful meeting me at the station before work to collect our dog and messaging updates throughout the day. Our dog seemed very happy with her 😊
Maisie always loves her days with Sophie! She’s reliable, caring, and we’d highly recommend her.
Sophie was a wonderful sitter for our dog Wally! She agreed to meet up beforehand to get familiar, handled pickup and drop off very responsibly, and sent plenty of photos along the way. Wally seemed comfortable with her and I hope she had a nice time too!
She was brilliant from beginning to end..will definitely be booking again
Sophie cared for Thisbe for a week whilst I was abroad, and I had 100% peace of mind the entire time - she sent me daily updates and photos of what they got up to and how she was doing, giving me reassurance that I could focus entirely on my trip without worry. Sophie has been flexible and happy to follow my specific instructions about Thisbe’s care. Thisbe seems to have had a great time, I will definitely come back again next time xx
Sophie was amazing! She made such an effort to make sure Clive was happy and had a great day, and is clearly so caring and thoughtful. Clive came back tired and happy! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter. Thank you so much!
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Schedule
I work from home almost full time and have plenty of flexibility to care for your dog. I'm able to schedule time to take your pet for much needed walks, toilet breaks and importantly, time for playing and cuddles. I live near a number of lovely parks so there are lots of different routes we can take to keep your pup engaged! I have a regular Rover booking every Tuesday and Thursday with Stella. Stella is a 6 year old Labrador Retriever. She adores other dogs and is very friendly. She enjoys play time but also settles well and likes to take herself off for naps throughout the day. If you think your pup would be a good companion for Stella and you would like to request a booking on the same day then please message me and I will do my best to accommodate you!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I am well stocked with the essentials needed to care for your dog. I have: - Water and food bowls - Soft and cosy blankets - Natural, high quality treats from brands such as Pooch & Mutt and NAW! (please advise if your dog has any allergies or you would prefer they only have treats you have provided) - Poo bags - A spare dog lead and collar (for medium/ large dogs) - Soft toys, rope toys and tennis balls - Dog wipes At this time, I only offer doggy day care and boarding in my own home.
A typical day
I love to keep dogs stimulated, both mentally and physically. Having grown up with a border collie, I understand what it takes to keep a high energy breed entertained and satisfied during the day. I love playing games with their toys (or ‘babies’ as they’re known in our household), snuffle mats, or tug of war. There are also a number of parks nearby to take your dog for their daily exercise. I am very active myself and going out for walks is part of my daily routine. I much prefer being accompanied by a four legged friend and would love to have the company. I understand how important sniffs are and always allow extra sniffing time! I also run and have a dog running lead so I can bring your high energy dog with me if suitable! Finally, I go to a dog friendly gym so can bring your furry friends with me to class for lots of extra attention!
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgNo females in heatSophie can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please let me know if there is anything I need to be aware of when caring for your dog. Whether that’s medicine or supplements that need to be administered, particular food sensitivities, whether your dog is following a certain diet, whether they are reactive to children/ other dogs/ bicycles, whether they have any injuries, or whether due to their age they need multiple short walks as opposed to one long one. Please also let me know if your dog is reactive, both inside or outside of the house. I live in a block of flats so unfortunately highly reactive dogs in the house aren’t a suitable fit for me due to the potential disruption to my neighbours. There’s no such thing as too much information! I want to make sure I have all the necessary detail to look after your dog the best I can.