Travis A.
Services
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Availability
I'm currently doing a lot of part time work which is mainly over the weekends so I have plenty of free time during the week! On weekends I am doing both bar work and serving tea and coffees at a pop up stand both at Reading Hockey Club. I like to fill up my week with plenty of different dog walks that keep me out and about so I will make time for you!
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About Travis A.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
For Dog Walking: I am very comfortable with walking dogs of all sorts and will keep them on the lead at all times unless you specify that they are fine to go off the lead. As a person who cares deeply about the environment, I would like to be within cycling range of your house and will not transport dogs anywhere in a vehicle. Because of this its ideal if you have a park or a green area within walking distance of your house for your dog/s to have the optimum experience. I prefer to use your equipment for dog walks as the dogs are more familiar with it and so will be more comfortable (this includes lead, harness (if required) and treats, and preferably poo bags too). Personally I hate mixing dogs with other dogs from different families so I will only walk multiple dogs if you have multiple dogs! For Dog Sitting: I have done a fair bit of dogsitting in the past but you will need to let me know different things about the dog/s, e.g. how often they need the toilet during the night or what time you like them to eat. I am very comfortable with giving your dog/s plenty of attention and enriching them with different activities! Final Note: I am not comfortable with caring for extremely brachycephalic dogs, e.g. Bulldogs & Pugs, as I do not agree with the ethics in breeding them.
Location
, United Kingdom
Pets
Animal Loving and Enthusiastic!
Pet care experience
For the entirity of my life I have known I want to have a job that involves working with animals. I have truly experienced so much when it comes to them, and I feel very fortunate to have had many of these experiences. On a trip to Venice when I was younger I helped the police catch a dog that was on the loose, to eventually return it to the owner. When visiting family in the Cayman Islands I helped out with rescuing and rehoming dogs who had been badly treated by their owners. During my Duke of Edinburgh I volunteered at the Tarbay Kennels and Cattery for 6 months which I then continued doing weekly for much longer because I loved being around the dogs. My love didn't stop here though, after I finished my GCSE's I decided to do a course in Animal Management (level 3 extended diploma) at Berkshire College of Agriculture which I completed with a DMM (Distinction Merit Merit). During this time I also went to South Africa to Volunteer with conservation work in the Kruger National park. I was also doing occasional dogsitting for a lovely family near Warfield while I was at college, which also turned into overnight housesitting sometimes. After returning from university I have decided that I would love to go back to working with animals and have been walking an elderly lab twice a week, which I absolutely love doing and look forward to every week! Finally I have 3 years of experience working in an exotic fish shop, so if you have a fish tank I can also take care of it while you are on holiday!
Cat care experience
Travis also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Travis has now been walking our Missi at lunchtimes over the past few weeks. He is always on time, lets us know when the walk is done and seems very reliable.
Travis has been dog sitting and walking my golden retriever and cavapoo (and feeding my cat when needed), and he’s been great. The dogs absolutely love him and get so excited when they see him. He’s really reliable and just a natural with animals — you can tell he genuinely loves what he does. He’s never let me down and I always feel totally comfortable leaving my pets with him. Would definitely recommend!
Travis has been walking my elderly Labrador twice a week for the past six months, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the care he provides. He has always been incredibly accommodating, especially when my schedule has changed unexpectedly and I’ve needed extra walks at short notice. Travis is completely trustworthy and reliable. He takes wonderful care of my dog, who is always delighted to see him. He has a natural affinity with animals, and it really shows. My Labrador is 12 years old and arthritic, so he can’t manage long or fast walks anymore. Travis is patient and allows him to enjoy his outings at his own pace (plenty of sniffing included!) while still being mindful of the level of exercise he needs and can comfortably manage. I’ve also really appreciated the thoughtful updates Travis sends after each walk, including anything he’s noticed about my dog’s health or behaviour. In my experience, he is exceptionally caring and genuinely invested in the wellbeing of the animals he looks after. I can’t recommend Travis highly enough. Any pet would be lucky to be in his care.
Travis is a natural-born animal carer with a rare combination of practical experience and academic expertise. Having earned his BTech in Animal Management, he doesn't just 'like' animals; he possesses a deep, technical understanding of their welfare and behaviour. His background is incredibly diverse -spanning three years at The Fish Keeper to volunteer work at reptile centres, kennels, and catteries. Travis has a unique, calm energy and an intuitive bond with every creature he meets. He is the first person our entire circle turns to for pet sitting because he treats every animal with professional-level care and endless patience. If you want someone who is compassionate and attentive, and also truly understands your pet’s needs, Travis is the perfect choice.
About Travis A.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
For Dog Walking: I am very comfortable with walking dogs of all sorts and will keep them on the lead at all times unless you specify that they are fine to go off the lead. As a person who cares deeply about the environment, I would like to be within cycling range of your house and will not transport dogs anywhere in a vehicle. Because of this its ideal if you have a park or a green area within walking distance of your house for your dog/s to have the optimum experience. I prefer to use your equipment for dog walks as the dogs are more familiar with it and so will be more comfortable (this includes lead, harness (if required) and treats, and preferably poo bags too). Personally I hate mixing dogs with other dogs from different families so I will only walk multiple dogs if you have multiple dogs! For Dog Sitting: I have done a fair bit of dogsitting in the past but you will need to let me know different things about the dog/s, e.g. how often they need the toilet during the night or what time you like them to eat. I am very comfortable with giving your dog/s plenty of attention and enriching them with different activities! Final Note: I am not comfortable with caring for extremely brachycephalic dogs, e.g. Bulldogs & Pugs, as I do not agree with the ethics in breeding them.
