Dog Walking in Braintree

About: I've had all sorts of pets since I was a small child and looked after my family dog until I moved out of home. I regularly looked after my sister reactive chow chow and worked with him on lead training and basic commands to correct his aggressive and possessive behaviour I work part time. I clean on Monday, and work in a salon Thursday and Friday but I'm never out the house for more than four hours. I do occasionally do nail clients from home as well. Our weekends involve going on walks and seeing friends. I have a fenced in garden and plenty of walks and dog fields around to give your dog varied exercise. I keep dogs out of our room but they have free range of the lounge and kitchen. Happy to create your dog if that makes you comfortable

About: What sets me apart is my lifelong experience with animals and genuine love for their care. I grew up surrounded by animals, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and farm animals, and I’ve been responsible for their daily care from a young age. I have hands-on experience with puppies, adult dogs, and senior pets, and I train animals myself, focusing on good habits and basic commands. I treat every pet as my own, providing a calm, safe, and loving environment where they feel comfortable and cared for. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. I am a stay-at-home mum, which gives me plenty of time and flexibility to provide attentive and consistent care. My daughter attends a childminder a few days a week, and I only work occasionally (3–4 days per month), so I am home most of the time. Daily walks are already part of my routine, as we live close to a large park and regularly walk our own dog. This allows me to easily adapt my schedule to each pet’s needs, whether it’s walks, playtime, feeding, or companionship. Safety, trust, and a calm environment are my top priorities. I always follow the pet owner’s instructions closely and make sure pets feel secure and comfortable, whether in my home or theirs. I have previous experience caring for dogs in London (Roehampton and Wimbledon), where my responsibilities included walking, feeding, cleaning when needed, playtime in the park, and practicing basic commands. For home visits, I ensure pets have fresh food and water, time outdoors if available, exercise, and plenty of attention and affection. I take time to understand each pet’s routine and personality, providing patient, respectful, and attentive care at all times.

About: I have a lovely Airedale Terrier of my own so will treat your dog as they deserve to be - a treasured and cared for part of the family. My own dog is fairly large and has a strong prey drive, so I am used to dogs that are reactive on walks. I have walked and looked after dogs as well as my own for many years so your pet will be in safe and reliable hands. I am currently self employed and I work with my husband so we can be fairly flexible throughout the week to fit in with your needs. Both myself and my husband Gary are dog lovers, so your dog will be in great hands with both of us. We have a fenced garden both front and back. Dog can be crated if needed. I have a mature Airedale Terrier to keep yours company.

“We had heather walk our dog while we were at work. It was easy to book and we got a reply straight away. Heather popped over later that day to meet bear. We had photos from their walk sent over and an update on how he was. She is someone that clearly cares about animals. :)”

Laura D.

“Janine was fantastic, super knowledgeable and experienced out dogs and got on with Monty beautifully! Provided lots of updates too, met beforehand and best experience all round 😊 thank you so much”

R H.

About: Being home a good part of the week I’m a full time mum who can cater for home care day and night I live in a private drive in a rural location but still close to amenities Our whole family care for the fur babies Walks are daily Quite surroundings tucked away from huddle and bustle We are a family who care The more we know about your animal the better so we create a home from home environment Doors are locked and kept closed Large areas inside and spare rooms to accommodate your pets quite time Garden is enclosed and safe I would look after your pet as they were my own being able to read what their needs are from experience of pets

About: I've always helped look after friends and family fur babies and it brings me so much joy! I would love to help look after your doggy 🐕 💓😍🐕🐶🐾 Im currently available during the day mon-fri while my children are at school. I could be available for some evening walks and care as well. I treat all dogs as if they were my own, I give them lots of attention, interaction and love. I want them to feel welcomed and part of the family.

“Dilly come home happy and tired! Had lovely updates all throughout! Rebecca put me at ease for Dilly’s first time without us! Was extremely timely and the best communication! Can’t wait for Dilly to spend more time with Rebecca and Bruce and have no worries.”

Paige E.

“We have only just started using Lisa for occasional dog walking. She is a very kind, caring person and clearly loves dogs! We will definitely use her again in future as she is reliable, flexible and very understanding with the dogs she cares for.”

Anne M.

About: Hi  We are a family who loves dogs! Parents to 14 year old twins Billy and Jack. We also have our own little dog a Bischon x Jack Russell called Mikey. Mikey actually stayed with us initially as a guest - unfortunately his owner could no longer care for him and he became our forever fur baby - he is the most laid back little man and our family is at last complete.  We have been sitting all types of breeds the past few years , little sausages and crazy cockapoos , they really know our home as their 2nd home now!  We work from home full time and also have my Mum, 'Nanny Bridie' stay with us three days a week, all the dogs love Nanny Bridie ( me thinks extra treats might play a part in this!)  There's always a full house to keep your little ones company and of course lots of cuddles! We have a large garden which backs onto fields where we take the doggies for long walks and then they can snuggle up in front of our open fire.  We are a warm, friendly house where your dogs will have a home from home experience and hopefully enjoy their holiday as much as you enjoy yours !  We hope your dog enjoys his time at the ‘The Only Way is Dogs’ 🐾 🐾 🐾 I am currently at home full time so can will be able to look after your pets day or night with long walks and cuddles infront of the fire. I have a fenced garden for your dog to explore and will feed and look after your dog to your requests. Your dog will enjoy a long walk in our local area which is open fields.

About: A lifelong animal lover and advocate with hands-on experience caring for animals of all shapes, sizes and temperaments - from growing up with rescue pets to professional experience as a dog walker more recently, where I handled up to 4 dogs at a time. Today, I’m a proud mum to Rico, our sweet and playful 2 yr old Husky x Mastiff, who's very friendly and always keen to make new pals - big and small! Adopting Rico has taught me even more about handling and training strong, energetic breeds with confidence, patience and a whoole lotta love 💝 As a heads up for first-time bookings, a free meet & greet would be needed ahead of any Daycare requests, while a full trial day - offered at 20% off the full price - would need to be completed ahead of any long-stay Boarding of 2+ nights. This is to ensure the wellbeing of my dog as well as your own. New Rover users also get £15 off their first booking with the below link: https://www.rover.com/sit/chels21350 I work remotely for the whole week, so I am flexible throughout the days to give pets in my care all the attention, walks, tickles and toys they might need. I know first-hand how important it is to feel at ease when leaving your fur bby in someone else’s hands, so I prioritise communication, consistency in individually tailored care and genuine affection in every visit! We live in a 3 bedroom house on a quiet dead-end close, and have a secure fenced garden that your dog would have access to whenever they'd like, whether it's a quick toilet break, a run around with my doggo, or a snooze in the sun spots. We can only take houseguests that are friendly and well-socialised with other dogs due to Rico being quite playful, and they must also be good with children, as my partner has an 8 year old daughter who stays with us 50% of the week. She is very loving and gentle with animals, and used to the company of big dogs, but its really important that any pets we take in have a good temperament and no history of aggression. I can also cater to any specific diets, schedules or administering oral medicines - for overnight stays I just ask that you provide their usual food to keep things consistent and comfortable while they're away from home, and you're welcome to bring anything that might give them xtra comfort if needs be 💝 For added peace of mind all-round, dogs need to be microchipped and come with their collar and ID tag please. If you think things could be a good fit or you have any questions, just drop me a line ☺️

“Bethany came and collected cooper from my office, was very easy to deal with and most importantly cooper like her, we will now have weekly walks and cooper will get more and more comfortable with Bethany”

Lianna K.

About: I am a huge animal lover - all types, breeds, ages and characters! I have fostered lots of dogs over the years whilst awaiting adoption, with many different needs and backgrounds. I have my own dog, Cider, a 2 year old dalmatian cross who we rescued from the Dogs trust. He was born there so we have actually had him since he was 8 weeks old. He's a very friendly boy, we are yet to meet a dog he doesn't like! I am able to offer walks with or without the company of Cider depending on your dog's own needs just give me a message! I am available 7 days a week, at home majority of the time and able to offer walks around your own dogs needs. Weekends are normally spent heading to country parks or beaches for my own dogs walks. I have a fenced garden, but live close by to lots of lovely green walks. I have a very friendly dog to help yours settle in and keep them company. I allow dogs on all furniture other than beds, but am very flexible to accommodate your dogs needs!

“Amber has been terrific walking our Cockapoo Mabel. She is very reliable, communicative and crucially, our pup really enjoys her walks with Amber. Would recommend 👍”

Mark H.

About: I have been looking after dogs and cats for 35 years including home boarding and walking for 15 years. I am flexible and friendly and a dog behaviourist. I currently work part time and looking after friends dogs to earn extra money and help them out. I am looking to extend my dog walking and day drop ins to replace my part time employment I have 2 friendly dogs . 6 foot fences and gates to stop dogs running out the front door when answered. Multiple dog beds and bowls of water A toy box for fun games . And I walk the dogs twice a day.

About: I have been living on an animal sanctuary since April 2024, where 4 dogs freely roam around with me and the fellow animal residents while I work. I love all animals and have experience with very many personalities from working and living on this farm, including stubborn and difficult ones! I have had dogs since I was 4 years old and I love to create trusting bonds with dogs and showering them with the affection they all deserve. I am currently looking for some smaller jobs to spend some extra time with animals, and my schedule can be worked around to suit your needs. I am open to looking after animals in their home environments where they are happy and comfortable, making sure they are at ease while their owners are away.

About: My family and I have had and taken care of dogs for as long as I can remember. I love all animals and want to make sure they are happy and safe at all times. I was raised with police dogs and now have two little ones of my own, Bonnie and Chester. We couldn't imagine our home without them, they are part of the family. I have experience with dogs of all sizes and temperaments and we are happy to accommodate whatever you dog needs. I am available at all times, including weekends or holidays for whatever service you require. We can host multiple dogs in our house at the same time and deliver whatever needs and expectations you have for your pet. At our home we have a fenced garden and lots of places to roam within the house. Pets are allowed on the furniture and beds. I want them to feel as if they were at home. I have two Yorkshire terriers, Bonnie and Chester. Chester loves other dogs and wants to be friends with everyone, Bonnie is more reserved and can be quite nervous at times but adapts quickly. I am easily able to keep all dogs separate if requested. In our house we are always playing or having cuddles with our dogs, we love taking them for long walks and giving them the exercise they need.

“Sonny was all tail wags after his walk with Sarah! She was prompt, friendly, and professional from start to finish. Sonny took to her immediately and couldn’t wait to head out again—which says everything. It’s such a comfort knowing he’s in caring, capable hands. We’ll definitely be booking with Sarah again.”

Gurdip K.

About: I have had pets my entire life and dogs since I was 14. I have just returned home from working abroad fro the past 10 years with my little whippet. She is now 11 years old and have come home to the beautiful Essex country because i miss it. I work from home and absolutely love going for long walks with her everyday. I often take other dogs when people need and dogsit regularly. Whilst I don't have a garden, I have an entire cricket pitch on my door step for regular outdoor breaks and then beyond that footpaths and fields galore. I have doggy rucksacks for the smaller and older pups but for those who enjoy the longest walkies let me know and me and my whippet will happily go out for 2-3 hours from time to time. I get up and walk for 30-60 minutes about 7 am, then throughout the day whilst i am working i take regular breaks out in the garden which backs into the horses. Then between 4:30 and 7 will go out for another walk and evening miander after pups dinner before settling down for some Tv and snuggles on the sofa and bed. I live on a large 2000 acre farm so there are abundant walkies and no other dogs to contend with which is good because I can let the pups just enjoy themselves! There are horses and cows and livestock so please let me know if your dog is reactive- I have one 11 year old Whippet who loves cuddles and play time and all the sniffs over the fields. She also loves sleeping on the bed, but will usually stay in her bed until 5am and then get in for a couple of hours before breakfast and walks. I also have a crazy 10 month old daxie who loves to play, to note he is currently not spayed so we cannot accept aggressive unneutered males however we host regulars who are unsure red and they love each other.

About: P.S I now I rarely take on boarding or day care none neutered Males dog Hi I'm Michael and I am a masive pet lover and I have my own dog that is well loved and looked after. Holly-may is my Assistance Dog, Iv have trained her myself. Who helps with her amazing skill to help pet sit 🦮🐕‍🦺🐕🐶 I have lot of experience with looking after dogs including special needs dogs such as deaf and blind dogs that need that extra bit of help and care. I have a big house and a fair sized garden that dogs can play in and have plenty of space for them to play and sleep or do whatever makes them happy I'm home most the day apart from when i pop out to get weeks shopping or something from town about 15 minutes up the road what's normal takes about 30-45 mins