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Toby J.

London

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews
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Son of vets and very flexible patient animal lover

Pet care experience

With vets for parents, my household growing up resembled Dr Doolittle's home, with a broad range of animals ranging from dogs, cats, fish and rabbits to more exotic creatures such as ferrets, snakes, chinchillas and beyond! So evidently from a young age I was encouraged to develop an empathetic relationship with animals, and was taught through experience just how lucky we are to share our time and space with them. I have experience in dealing with a broad range of animals but more recently have worked with dog and cat care predominantly. This experience encompasses a broad range, from more anxious and nervous dogs who work within a more structured schedule, to more relaxed dogs who need less detail-orientated work. I am comfortable with these detailed routines and differing reward systems, and appreciate the importance of consistency in keeping your pet happy and in check. This experience has also largely been through dog-sitting at the owner's home, which further provides theconsistency and stability. Similarly I have worked with puppies and senior doggos, including providing medicine etc and would be very happy to work with you on the best way to care for these lovely creatures!

Reviews

Noémie R.
House Sitting • May 02, 2024
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Toby is amazing! Our boy Reggie always has a great time and gets excited when he sees him. He's been accommodating and friendly every step of the way.

Catherine F.
Apr 22, 2024

I have known Toby as an employee (and friend) for 5 years. He has also stayed in my home to dog sit my two rambunctious rescue dogs when I have been on holiday! He is a lovely and trustworthy person who absolutely adores dogs. At work (in my cafe) all the dogs visiting would know that Toby was good for a treat and a cuddle and they made a beeline to him whenever they came in. He's the ideal choice for looking after anyone's beloved pet.

Duncan B.
House Sitting • Apr 16, 2024
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Toby is great! Luna loved him and he put me completely at ease with her care for the day. Will definitely be seeing Toby again!

Rebecca M.
Apr 09, 2024

We used Toby to house and dog sit while we were away over the Easter break- It was a great success. He is immensely friendly and personable, and is confident with animals and loves them- and our dog Hazel loved him to pieces in return. She moped around when he left, so sad he was gone! He left our home immaculate and was responsible and thoughtful. Highly recommend *****

About Toby J.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I work on a case-by-case basis depending on both the owner and the pet's needs, as everyone operates in their own way. I always find that listening and observing have been the most important aspects of pet care, to ensure a fun and stress-free walk/stay/check in etc. I have worked with incredibly easy pets and with anxious, more complex pets also and feel that this approach has always been a winner.

Information Toby J. would like to know about your pet

It’s always handy to know if your pet has any special requirements, whether it be lead etiquette, medication, relationship to other dogs, illness etc. I’m always happy to facilitate to make their day the best possible day!

A typical day

It is very much case by case but generally, a good long walk to stimulate and tire out our lovely four legged friends. Within this, I always enjoy practicing some recall and basic tricks to keep them interested. If house sitting, I also feel incredibly privileged to spend time with pets as they’re resting and am happy to be in the room with them.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
£40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
£14per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
£20per walk

Toby can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am in London to facilitate a career in the arts which, whilst at times demanding, also offers me plenty of availability to spend time with some gorgeous furry creatures. My routine features a lot of freelance and remote work which provides the flexibility to work around your potential schedule.

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About Toby J.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I work on a case-by-case basis depending on both the owner and the pet's needs, as everyone operates in their own way. I always find that listening and observing have been the most important aspects of pet care, to ensure a fun and stress-free walk/stay/check in etc. I have worked with incredibly easy pets and with anxious, more complex pets also and feel that this approach has always been a winner.

Information Toby J. would like to know about your pet

It’s always handy to know if your pet has any special requirements, whether it be lead etiquette, medication, relationship to other dogs, illness etc. I’m always happy to facilitate to make their day the best possible day!

A typical day

It is very much case by case but generally, a good long walk to stimulate and tire out our lovely four legged friends. Within this, I always enjoy practicing some recall and basic tricks to keep them interested. If house sitting, I also feel incredibly privileged to spend time with pets as they’re resting and am happy to be in the room with them.

Location

London, United Kingdom

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Toby J.

London

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews