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Sophie S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
25 repeat clients
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Sophie S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
25 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

£39 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Identity Verified
16 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Experienced, Trusted & Insured 🐾🐶

I’m an experienced sitter who you can trust to take amazing care of your dog. I have been dog sitting now for over 3 years. I have grown up training and looking after my family miniature schnauzer and cared for him in his old age, administering medication and taking him to hydrotherapy and physio. There is a new pup (miniature poodle) in the family that I look after very often and regularly help with her training. I absolutely love looking after dogs, treating them as our own and making sure they’re having a fun and comfortable stay. I have regulars that come to me weekly that run into my home which is so lovely. We have experience looking after so many breeds such as cockapoos, cavapoos, schnauzers, poodles, dachshunds, schnoodles, goldendoodles, whippets, and many many more! We cannot wait to add your loved fur baby to our forever growing family of pups 🐶

Qualifications

25 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
59 ratings
Jo B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 17, 2026

Winnie is so happy staying with Sophie and James. She has lots of lovely walks and loves all the cuddles she gets. Even more important to us is that Sophie treats Winnie as one of her family and keeps us up to date with what Winnie is up to. Sophie is also friendly and professional. We will certainly be asking Sophie to look after Winnie again in the future.🥰🥰

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Jo B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 08, 2026

First time using Rover and first time for Winnie staying with Sophie for the day. Communication before, during and after was excellent. Meet up beforehand was appreciated and more importantly Sophie was so lovely she put Winnie at ease and Winnie had a lovely day. Thankyou Sophie

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Nicola Frances P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 02, 2026

Sophie was brilliant with my Cockapoo Bertie:) Bertie walked away tail high and wagging , as she put him at ease straightaway. Bertie was immediately happy and relaxed with Sophies positive energy! When we picked him up, he had eaten, been to the beach for a lovely walk and was very relaxed and happy. I couldn't be more pleased with Sophie's service and would definitely use her again if in her area. 100% plus recommend

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Rachael P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 24, 2026

Our pup had a lovely time with Sophie Regular updates with photos were reassuring to know she was having fun and that she was also sleeping and eating well Thank you Sophie 🐶

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Anne B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 14, 2026

As usual, Sophie provided an excellent service. I think Frankie was disappointed to be going home!

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Tanya C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 14, 2025

Honey had a lovely time with Sophie, was settled and we had lovely photos and feedback. Would definitely recommend Sophie.

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Schedule

I work from home each day and have the flexibility to go on walks in the mornings, at lunchtime and in the evening. I live in a ground floor flat with large private gardens so we can have run arounds in between our fun walks out! We are 5 minutes from the beach and Branksome woods. My partner is a teacher and is around during weekends, and school holidays for longer stays and day trips out with your precious pooch.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

At our dog friendly home, we are on the ground floor and everywhere is safe for your pooch to go. We have a large garden for toilet breaks and great sniffs! We will be with your dog at all times, would keep your dog on a lead and adhere to any of your special requirements that you have for your beloved pet. We have a medium sized crate which can be used for travelling in the car or sleeping if your dog is crate trained at night. I have given great care to my elderly family dog, which included giving him medication, supporting him during walks, doing exercises for his back legs and in general giving him love and attention. If your dog has any particular needs please let me know and I’d be happy to help anyway I can.

A typical day

We are lucky to live right near the dog beach in Branksome. I am able to give morning and evening walks and for older dogs I’m happy to drive them to nearby parks. I also love taking cute pictures of your pup to keep you updated!

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
No females in heat
Sophie can host up to 1 pet per night
Any special attention, recent health issues or medication, please let me know in advance. If your dog is nervous of any situations e.g loud noise, larger dogs, certain breeds, please also make me aware so that this can be avoided when out and about! Lastly, if he/she has a favourite walkies destination I would be happy to go there to keep them familiar with what they know.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.