House Sitting Blackburn with Darwen

About: My experience in animal care began from a childhood filled with my beloved pet's, which led me to study Animal Management at Myerscough College, where I achieved a Level 3 City & Guilds qualification. I also have four years of professional experience working in a busy doggy daycare. I initially joined as a work experience placement in Year 11 and continued working there alongside college before becoming permanent staff. During this time I worked with a wide variety of breeds, sizes and personalities, developing strong skills in reading canine body language, managing different behaviours and creating fun enrichment activities. I’m comfortable caring for both energetic and more nervous dogs and always aim to adapt my approach to the individual dog. I’m currently on maternity leave, which gives me plenty of flexibility to dedicate time to caring for your dog. I do have a young baby who may accompany me on walks or visits, so I’m always happy to discuss this with you beforehand and make sure you’re comfortable with the arrangement. Due to my experience in a doggy daycare and other previous dog walking endeavours, I have worked with a range of dogs from small, timid breeds to large, boisterous breeds, this has given me knowledge in how to read and manage canine behaviour which means your pooch will be in a safe hands.

“Duncan was fantastic with Poppy. She took to him straight away and he was very confident in interacting with her. He gave her eye drops when she needed, which was above and beyond. He followed all our care instructions perfectly. We came home to a spotless house and a happy little dog! Thank you Duncan - can't recommend enough.”

Lauren C.

“Mai was absolutely amazing. I was so nervous as I had never left Bleu before but Mai reassured me in the days upcoming and throughout the day she looked after him. I got regular pup dates 😍 and an amazing service from her. Would recommend and will be booking again!”

Ellie-May B.

About: I have been around Dogs all my life , I live on a working sheep and beef farm so we have Border Collies and Jack Russell’s . I also have experience with Terriers , Newfoundland and Maremma’s as my family have owned and rescued these dogs. I regularly look after our dogs as my parents are busy on the farm. I’m currently not working as just left college so I am available anytime of the week and I do not have any holidays booked . I offer pet sitting in the owners home day or night, I don’t offer in my own home because we are a working farm

“Camilla looked after Meg, my West Highland Terrier and my home wonderfully. She was very caring and I could tell when I returned home how they had bonded together. It was the first time I had used a sitter in my home but I would have no reservations in employing Camilla again. A big “Thank you”, Camilla from Sue and Meg.”

Susan M.

“Ewan house sat and looked after my Otto for a week. Great communication and contact during this period! Ewan’s a great lad and has lots of experience with large, dogs with a high drive and this made me comfortable whilst I was away knowing all Otto’s needs were met. I can’t recommend Ewan enough and all my neighbours raved about how much a nice lad he is! He’s created a strong bond with Otto and I will definitely enquire about using him again! 10/10”

Dean T.

About: We’ve had dogs in our family all our lives and have had our own furry family member, Daphne, for the past four years. She’s a real bundle of energy, so we’re very used to keeping up with an active dog and adapting to different personalities and behaviours! We’ve been through dog training and behaviour courses ourselves and use the skills and techniques we’ve learned with Daphne every day. This has given us a good understanding of dog behaviour and how to provide calm, consistent and positive care. We also regularly look after dogs for friends and family and have done so for many years, so we’re very comfortable welcoming other dogs into our home, taking them on walks and helping them settle into a new environment. Most importantly, we treat every dog in our care like one of our own — with plenty of love, attention, patience and, of course, lots of walks and cuddles! I work from home, which means I have plenty of time throughout the day to give your dog the care, attention and playtime they deserve. Our days include morning, lunchtime and evening walks, along with a few sessions of training games and enrichment throughout the day. Your dog will be treated just like one of our own and will be welcomed into our usual routine, helping them feel settled, comfortable and at home. Of course, I’m more than happy to adapt their routine to match what they’re used to or what you feel works best for them. We’ll care for your pet as if they were one of our own. We absolutely adore our dog, so you can rest assured that your pet will receive the same love, attention and care that we give to ours. Our outdoor area is fully fenced and secured with a locked gate, giving your pet a safe and secure space to enjoy some fresh air. Our home is pet-friendly and set up with your dog’s safety in mind, with anything potentially harmful kept safely out of reach. We also have a Ring doorbell camera for additional security around the outside of the property. I’m usually always within sight or close by to our own dog, and I’ll provide the same level of supervision and attention to your pet. We want every dog staying with us to feel comfortable, relaxed and part of the family. For overnight stays, we’re more than happy to provide plenty of cuddles and even a spot on the bed if that’s what your dog is used to! If we have multiple dogs staying with us, we have a spacious, secure kitchen area where they can settle comfortably together, with our own pup to keep them company. We also have dog cameras set up in the kitchen so we can keep an eye on everyone when needed.

About: I’ve had police working dogs that were obedience and agility trained and also took part in multiple dog shows. I also have had experience breeding dogs as my dog had a litter of her own. I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed being around dogs and walking them so I take care and walk my friends dogs too. Just an all round dog lover! Perfect fit during a day and nights. Garden and home facilities available. Enjoying spending my time with the dogs at home and walking around nature. I can do both but prefer my home. It's absolutely safe at my home and Garden is big enough also safe for the dogs all day long

“Louis is a very nice, well mannered lad. He looked after my dog and 3 cats. They all seemed happy when I arrived back home after a night away. He kept me updated of the cats whereabouts and Barney loved his company. My house was left just as tidy as I had left it, I will definitely be booking him again and would recommend him to anyone”

Sharon W.

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About: Paws Best Friend provides a dog walking, pet boarding and pet sitting service based in Manchester and covering all surrounding areas. We offer the personal touch when it comes to looking after your pets. My name is Paige and I have been an animal lover and pet owner all my life, so I am only too aware of how important it is to find the right carer for your pets when you need one. I offer a range of services to pet owners that would provide peace of mind. At Paws best friend, we take the care of your beloved pets extremely seriously and our aim is to provide you with a professional, reliable and trustworthy service, tailored to you and your pet’s every need. Whether it is walking your dog, pampering your puppy, caring for your cat or looking after your small animals at your home or ours, we provide a variety of services to you and your pets. Prior to you committing to our services, we will come to your home for a free no obligation consultation, which allows us to meet and most importantly let your pets to get to know us. Dog Walking Dogs can be walked individually and/or in groups whichever is agreed with by you. Wet dogs will be dried, fed and watered on return. Photos can be sent to clients to show there dogs day out. Pet Boarding Pet boarding consists of your pets staying at our household instead of kennels for as long as you need them to, daily walks will be done, feeding and cleaning them and pictures will be sent to you. We will maintain their daily routine, so that it really is a home-from-home experience, ensuring they are happy and relaxed when they return to you. We are extremely flexible and can offer overnight, weekend or holiday boarding. We also ask that you provide the food for your dog, so as to maintain their dietary routine. Pet Sitting Services Pet sitting in there own home for an allocated time requested by client. This includes interacting with the pets playing, grooming, also feeding and cleaning.

About: Specialising in drop in visits and walks. I am fit and healthy and love the outdoors and walking. I would love to get your precious pets out with me in the fresh air to enjoy some little adventures. I have experience of dog care as I own a West Highland Terrier. I have also had bookings and experience on this app ranging from boxers, cocker spaniels, cockerpoos and more. I will make sure you pet is safe, happy and having a fun time :) I am reliable and you can trust me to look after your pet and home. I am available from 9.30am until 1.30pm, and 4.30pm onwards every week day for drop ins or dog walking. During the school holidays I am available anytime. I am also free most weekends - especially when booked in advance. I would prefer ongoing regular clients but I am also open to one offs. I will discuss each pets individual needs with the owner as every animal is different. I will make a note of any special requirements and medical details.

“Annie was absolutely brilliant. We were very happy knowing Paddington was being so very well looked after. Couldn’t have asked for anything more. Annie was professional, respectful, kind and kept us regularly up to date while we were away. Thank you again Annie :)”

Rebecca B.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs/ponies from a young age.All my friends and family rely on me to care for their fury friends. I love animals so much and I always put their needs first. Having had ponies and dogs from being a baby I have been brought up caring for animals and ensuring their needs are met. I have a flexible working from home job currently so can be on hand to look after your dogs whenever needed. Pet care is part of my daily life and I have 2 loving babies of my own. I have a fenced yard, and 10 acres to keep your pups busy. I treat my own dogs like they are family and they are allowed on the furniture, however if your dog isn’t used to this and is crate trained and sleeps in a bed this is something I can also provide.

About: We have taken care of dogs and cats since we were both in our teens, we are both animal lovers and will treat your animals like they are our own. We have have both owned a number of different breeds from small dogs such as Jack Russell’s to big dogs like huskies and we have a lot of experience with staffy’s. We are both trained in basic doggie first aid and CPR as well as fully insured ⛑️ so you can rest assured your dogs are in safe hands. Pet sitting and walking is my full time job and my partner works part time so we are both available most of the time. We don’t walk on Sundays. I have a back tat that has high walls and a high fence. We have the best of both World as we do not currently live together so we can accommodate dogs that do not get on with other dogs as Ella can stay either of our homes. We are fully insured for Dog walking and pet sitting and we can provide the proof of this.