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Stephen H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Stephen H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

£40 total per night

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

Highlights

Stephen has Star Sitter status!
Identity Verified
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

A welcoming dog service for canines big and small

Hi my name is Steve and I have years of experience looking after friends' dogs and cats. I grew up with a labrador and (together with my wife and daughter) have been the proud owner of Sam, our (now almost) 7 year old cockapoo. Sam is very friendly, loves nothing more than chasing a tennis ball and cuddling on the settee with a blanket. I work from home and enjoy going for daily walks with Sam around the village and nearby Country Park, so your pet will have plenty of company and exercise during their stay. Your dog will also have full access to our enclosed rear garden, with plenty of space to play, and free access to the downstairs of the house. I am available for day care and boarding in our home, during the week and on most weekends. Before committing to any new bookings, I would like to meet your dog to ensure that your dog is happy to settle with our dog. Please contact me for any questions.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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10 ratings
Tim P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

Thanks once again to Steve and Mel for looking after Portia over a long weekend. Although excited to see us when we picked her up, it was clear that Portia enjoyed her stay in Milton. It's good to see that she and Sam rub along well together. Not every dog is relaxed about welcoming intruders into their home!

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Tim P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 18, 2026

Another positive experience for Portia. Thank you

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Craig W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2026

I felt really comfortable leaving Floki with Stephen and family, seemed like a home from home for Floki. He seemed to love it and got on well with their dog. I would be more than happy to ask Stephen to look after Floki again.

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Doggy Day Care • May 04, 2026

Stephen H. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Tim P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 26, 2026

Another great experience. Portia really enjoys her stays with Steve and his family.

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Beth R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 20, 2026

Crolly had a great week with Stephen and his family and it was great to see pictures of her looking so chilled out during the week. Great communication, care and attention. Highly recommended.

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Schedule

I work from home and enjoy taking our dog for daily walks around the village and neaby Country Park, ensuring your dog will have plenty of company and exercise.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your dog would have free access to an enclosed rear garden with plenty of space to play and would also have full roam of the downstairs rooms (inluding access to comfy settees and blankets).

Pets

A typical day

I will keep your pet company during their stay, offering rest as needed, as well as plenty of play and exercise, taking them for walks around the neighbourhood and local Country Park.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Stephen can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know about your dog's typical day at home and anything in particular I should be aware of when looking after your dog.
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%.