Vanessa J.
Leeds
Services
Vanessa can care for
Availability
I'm available throughout the day for walks/drop-in visits. If you have a nervous or slightly reactive dog I can go outside of the usual busy walking times to ensure me and your pup have an enjoyable walk.
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ||||||
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
30 | 31 |
About Vanessa J.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
Training a working-dog to fit into family life wasn't easy, but it means I have all the equipment and knowledge to look after your pup. I have a number of different toys including tugg-e-nuff toys, long lasting chew-proof balls and a variety of softer squeaky ones! I also have a variety of high value, good quality treats, but obviously if your dog is on a specific diet, please let me know.
Information Vanessa J. would like to know about your pet
Let me know how you train your dog and what tools you use, if any! Let me know what their favourite thing to do is. Do they like hanging out with other dogs? Do they have any food intolerances? Does your cat love people and just want to cuddle? Do they have any triggers? If your fur baby is a 10/10 boy or girl let me know that too!
A typical day
I will do whatever your dog loves to do - whether they are fine just sniffing on-lead or if I need to build some trust for off-lead runs, please let me know! If they require more interaction with some training-based games or if they simply love a game of fetch let me know. Similarly with cats, if they love a brush or to be left alone, just let me know!
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Pets
All paws welcome
Pet care experience
With my own crazy wirehaired vizsla, growing up going to work with my mum on a smallholding, and volunteering with a rehoming charity, I have a strong affinity with animals of all sizes! I adore working alongside dogs and cats and want to dedicate this phase of my life to their care. With over 10 years of experience as a pet sitter, walker and volunteer, plus experience on a farm, I have a lot of experience with animals and reading them. Each animal is different and learning how to read them is vital. I've cared for and looked after puppies and older dogs so I recognise the importance of a slow sniffy-walk alongside mental stimulation. I believe in force-free training methods so there's always lots of games or treats to be had! Having fun with dogs is what I absolutely love to do and each dog walk I go on is packed with engaging games. As much as I love dogs, I also have a soft spot for cats and other small animals. I frequently look after my neighbour's and family's cats, rodents and birds. I'm always happy to pop in to let the cats out/in, feed and water, whenever necessary. I'll follow the cat on how much attention they want (from experience many don't want that much interaction)!
Cat care experience
Vanessa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Vanessa was fantastic! She dog sat for us for week at our house and took such great care of everything. Our dog was happy and relaxed the whole time, and our home was left exactly as we left it. Clear communication, reliable, and clearly a genuine animal lover. We’d book her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter.
Vanessa was great! Very professional, and took good care of my dog while I was out of town. She has a great affinity with dogs, Rowdy was not nervous or worried when I got back which he sometimes is when I've been away, would highly recommend Vanessa!
Vanessa was amazing with our puppy. She was friendly, reliable and sent lots to photo updates.
Vanessa has been amazing with our dog Winston. Would definitely recommend
About Vanessa J.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
Training a working-dog to fit into family life wasn't easy, but it means I have all the equipment and knowledge to look after your pup. I have a number of different toys including tugg-e-nuff toys, long lasting chew-proof balls and a variety of softer squeaky ones! I also have a variety of high value, good quality treats, but obviously if your dog is on a specific diet, please let me know.
Information Vanessa J. would like to know about your pet
Let me know how you train your dog and what tools you use, if any! Let me know what their favourite thing to do is. Do they like hanging out with other dogs? Do they have any food intolerances? Does your cat love people and just want to cuddle? Do they have any triggers? If your fur baby is a 10/10 boy or girl let me know that too!
A typical day
I will do whatever your dog loves to do - whether they are fine just sniffing on-lead or if I need to build some trust for off-lead runs, please let me know! If they require more interaction with some training-based games or if they simply love a game of fetch let me know. Similarly with cats, if they love a brush or to be left alone, just let me know!
Vanessa J.
Leeds