House Sitting Dorchester

“Cath was amazing, very caring & kept me up to date everyday with photos & messages to say how rocco was. Rocco is a very anxious dog but he settled very quickly with Cath. Would definitely recommend & will use her again for our next holiday 😀”

Vicki S.

“Joan was amazing with Beau, provided regular updates and photos. So I could enjoy my holiday, without worrying about him. He was so happy and relaxed when I got home. I would recommend her to anyone”

Kate L.

“Ro filled us with confidence from the moment we met him, he was calm around the dogs which was lovely to see. I had no concerns leaving them with him and they were happy and relaxed when we returned. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ro as a dog sitter.”

Rupert & Lizzie

“William was very good at updating me when plans changed. Holly was very happy and relaxed in William and his partners care”

Steve J.

“Benjamin was on time, caring and gentle with Colin our puppy and we would be happy to book him again.”

Sarah P.

“I had complete faith in Amelia looking after Jess and our home! She is extremely competent and reliable and I would definitely recommend her :)”

Charlotte M.

“We were quite nervous to use this service as this was the first time we would leave our dogs with an stranger and in our house but Georgina has been great and very trustworthy!! She provided constant updates on them and send us some lovely pictures. She also kept an eye on our house and ensured everything was in perfect conditions. Thank you!!!”

Ayelen V.

“Hannah & Aiden are both lovely. We are 100% going to get them to sit for us again. They had our two rescue dogs and our puppy for a week, and all of the dogs felt at ease with them right from the get go. Two of our dogs suffer from anxiety and it's often a struggle for new people to get them into their harnesses and out walking initially, but Aiden and Hannah had no issues. They even managed to do medication. All the dogs had lovely walks and we got lots of nice photos back. Some people are just naturals with animals and animals feel safe with them, so we are really greatful to have found them.”

Merilyn M.

“We are so pleased that we found Edita, it was clear to us straight away that she loves dogs and has a great connection with them. She agreed to have our dog at short notice and made everything so easy with great communication and flexibility about arrangements. Our dog is an elderly rescue and is quite needy, but Edita was fine with this and sent us messages and photos while we were away, giving us confidence that our dog was being cared for and was having an amazing holiday! We highly recommend Edita and won’t hesitate to ask her to look after our dog again”

Caroline B.

About: I'm a Psychology Undergrad at Cambridge Uni but a dog handler in my summer holidays! The one thing all my extended family and parent's friends knew about me as a child was my dog mad reputation. From toddlerhood, I would smile the biggest smiles when I got to meet a dog. My parents would make up for not getting me a dog by dog sitting our friend's dogs, often for weeks. A large brown lab called Denby was only rivaled by Kate, a golden King Charles Cavelier, in my affections, and both would greet me with wags that shook their whole body, accompanied with enthusiastic noises and licking, when their owners passed them over. On two week camps we would go on every year with a large friendgroup, I would always be found cuddling Tickles, another King Charles Cavelier but gorgeously tricoloured. Honestly my love affairs with dogs are endless! Every evening after we moved at 13, I played with the neighbour's border terriers, teaching them routines we performed together. I loved it so much I set up a dog training/walking/sitting business in my gap year by posting a film of my routines with them on local facebook sites, and got clients whose dogs I've already been handling professinally. I've been training a Bichon Frise called Rolo every week, who now knows how to sit, come when called and high five me, and dog sitting an adorable King Charles Cavelier puppy Freddie as well as a wolf-like German Shepherd/Malinois cross called Hugo. My clients love me and have already written me glowing reviews for my second video on Facebook, but I'll only pick illustrative quotes from their reviews here, as you can read them in full on the Review section of my page: As Freddie's mum says I "took notes as I was telling her about his routines which really impressed me" and "sent me frequent photos and videos while she was looking after him which was really thoughtful and helpful" - I do this with all my clients and it's my pleasure to. As she also says, I'm "very knowledgeable about dogs" and "even demonstrated to us how to get him to do certain things" - I'll happily give bonus dog training during the sit if you tip me £5! If you go with me, your dog will be smothered in love and you'll feel so safe leaving them in my hands. My promise 🤗 because its my pleasure 😄 Cambridge Uni has short, 8 week terms - the rest of the time I'm on holiday (Christmas, Easter and a 3 month Summer break!) and would love to dogsit! As Freddie's owner who I puppysat for said in a review she wrote me for my Facebook dog ad, I "took notes as I was telling her about his routines which really impressed me" and "sent me frequent photos and videos while she was looking after him which was really thoughtful and helpful" - I do this with all my clients and it's my pleasure to. As she also says, I'm "very knowledgeable about dogs" and "even demonstrated to us how to get him to do certain things" - I'll happily give bonus dog training during the sit if you tip me £5! Just let me know what you want and you know it's going to happen 😊. My promise because its my pleasure 😊.

“Amber looked after our 2.5 year old Cockapoo for us in our home whilst we went away for a week. Amber was polite, and knowledgeable, she was respectful towards our home and left it immaculate upon our return. Amber sent regular updates on her adventures with Hadley, and we know he had a great week with her. We would highly recommend Amber, and thank her for looking after both our dog, and our home.”

Susanne F.

“Sophie was brilliant with our spaniel Basil who has lots of ‘personality traits’. Sophie was confident and at ease with looking after him for the 10 days we were away. She looked after our house and left it clean and tidy. She kept us updated with messages and photos and obviously felt the love for Basil. We will definitely use Sophie again and would recommend her.”

Cathie W.

“Sofia is excellent - attentive and kind. Hamish (the dog) took to her and we left him in her care with him offering her his paw suggesting all was well. Feeding, etc was done as we asked. All good and we would be a returning customer if the need arises. Booking, organisation, etc all proceeded smoothly. Thank you.”

David W.

“Nina was amazing, a dedicated cat sitter, honest and reliable, kind and compassionate. She went above and beyond her role. Roma adored her in the same way understood farewell when Nina was on the last visit. Nina kept in touch... Roma and I could have wished for more .. Sending my sincere thanks to a lovely person.”

Sarah H.

About: Ive always been in an animal environment, growing up on a small holding and having dogs as part of the family unit. I've walked lots of dogs as part of my previous role as a carer which involved walking the customers companion. The daily dog walks were a lovely part of the role and gave the customer the reassurance their beloved pet was getting all the daily physical requirements as well as all the love they need. Lots of flexibility . I can usually provide services at short notice l. At home there are two young people 16, 9 but no pets at the current time I have a small front garden suitable for quick wee breaks and I'm close to amazing north Dorset countryside with some fantastic walks. The walks are varied depending on the dogs requirements for exercise.

About: With over 20 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs, cats, and a wide variety of animals, I bring a lifelong dedication to animal welfare and wellbeing. I spent 10 years living and working on a farm with boarding kennels, where I was deeply involved in the daily care, feeding, exercise, and monitoring of animals in both home and professional settings. My passion for animals has been a constant throughout my life, reflected not only in my work but also in always having my own cats and dogs. I am confident, compassionate, and attentive to the individual needs of each animal, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for at all times. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because I am around all day, which allows me to make sure pets always have access to fresh food and water. I regularly provide walks, playtime, and attention to keep them active and happy, while also monitoring their overall wellbeing. If medication is needed, I can administer it on schedule, and I am comfortable maintaining any training routines to encourage good behavior and consistency. Overall, I make pet care a priority by ensuring pets are safe, comfortable, exercised, and well cared for throughout the day. I provide a safe, trustworthy, and caring environment where pets can feel comfortable and secure while in my care. I have a good-sized fenced garden for outdoor time and exercise, with woods just behind my home as well as plenty of nearby fields and coastal walks that are perfect for dogs who enjoy exploring and staying active. I understand how important it is for owners to feel confident leaving their pets with someone reliable, and I always aim to give pets the same attention and care they would receive at home. I am also happy to come to your home if preferred, helping pets stay relaxed in a familiar environment and maintain their normal routine.

About: Hello! My name is Maddie. I am an 21 year old who has a genuine love for animals. I grew up surrounded by various animals, such as dogs, cats, hamsters, bunnies, guinea pigs and fish. I have grown up and trained my pup, who is a collie / springer and now I have another dog who is a staffy / bulldog. I have always had an open heart to every animal. No job is too big or too small. I am always motivated for a challenge. I have taken care of my dogs since a young age. Taking them on walks, playing games of ball, feeding them well and of course never forgetting lots of cuddles. I would like to start dog sitting to get more experience with animals, to have a good opportunity to go into the army as a dog handler. I will make time for your pets, just like mine. If they are shy / nervous / excited / outgoing , they will all be treated with the same patience and love. I am currently at uni two days a week and working 35 hours a week 3/4 days, however I’m still left with around 2/3 days and 2 evenings free to spend with puppers. I have a fenced off, big garden and two dogs that love to play and would get on well with your dog. I can easily make room for crates if needed and live next to a beautiful field and cliffs which are great for walks!

“Sarah was amazing - ran with unintentional chaos like a pro, spoilt Bernie rotten and generally treated both of us like members of her family. Just the support system I needed and a great communicator. I'm pretty sure Bernie was deeply disappointed that she wasn't a permanent addition.”

Jennifer D.

About: I have grown up with pets since early childhood and love mostly the company of dogs! I am familiar with all kinds of breeds (inc GSD, dachshund and Spinones) but particularly rescue dogs. Conscientous and attentive to needs of doggos, we currently have a Brittany spaniel rescue from Cyprus who is a charming boy, so we are very used to nervous and skittish dogs too. We have a 3 bedroom home with a large secure garden - perfect for playing or lounging around in the sunshine. We also have lots of great (and quiet) walks from our doorstep and live in a safe neighbourhood. My partner and I work full time but are able to be quite flexible with looking after your four legged family member. My employer is dog friendly and I work in a shared office so your pooch may come to work with me (depending on their needs), or if they prefer a quieter environment, they can stay at the house and be visited frequently by my partner or I. If your dog has separation issues we must know about this ahead of booking, as we both work full time and so cannot guarantee 24/7 care (though sometimes I can be more flexible with work if I know in advance). I work full-time. Depending on the dogs needs, they may come to work with me in an office or will be located less than 10min walk away from work location where I can do regular checks. My partner and I manage this account together, but as we both work full time, we cannot commit to 24/7 care, so your dog will need to be comfortable with being left for 3 hours. I am active myself, so if they are able, I will run with Fred my dog - yours is welcome to join, or we will walk instead (45-60min). Lunchtime will be a short walk around 20min. Evening walk is 30-60mins. Plenty of off lead opportunity. Weekends are spent at the beach, the woods or at the river. Your dog will join us for all, including plenty of coffee shop trips and shopping! Fenced garden, dogs are allowed on furniture at home. I have a neutered male dog who will keep yours company! Crating can be accommodated. We also usually have a WiFi camera we can give owners access to. If your dog is not a fan of other dogs, let me know as we can come to some elegant arrangement with Fred our dog for short stays. We can accommodate all types of diet. Fred has been on raw food before and so we are comfortable with that.

“Nicky was a very thoughtful and considerate house sitter and spent a lot of time, care and attention looking after our 4 month puppy! We felt in excellent hands with her and our puppy seemed very happy!”

Bryony H.