House Sitting North Dorset

“I highly recommend Edita, she looked after our puppy for us this weekend and has done a fantastic job. She has been kind, loving and taken her out for some lovely walks. It means a lot to trust someone with your dog, but Edita made us feel comfortable about leaving our puppy with her and it was clear to us that she’s a dog person and spent lots of time doing nice things with her. Thank you so much ❤️”

Lauren S.

“Holly is truly wonderful! She arrived promptly, delivered great communication before and during her stay, and most importantly took great care of Basil. We will definitely book Holly again and would highly recommend.”

Louise W.

“Tina looked after our house and our two dogs, Ellie and Rowan, and we came home to two happy, relaxed dogs and a spotless house. She kept us updated with photos and messages every day without us having to ask, which made switching off for our family celebration a lot easier. She kept to their routines, from walks to feeding times, and she understands dogs and what their owners worry about. Ellie and Rowan clearly liked her, which is the only review that really counts. We'd book Tina again without hesitation.”

Richard C.

“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.

About: Ted and I are very active and take several good walks a day. We are always out exploring expect a happy, adventurous and fun loving time for your dog with Ted and I as we are used to hourly morning and evening hikes. I am a professional, calm and good leader for dogs. I'll communicate well with lots of Whats app photos and videos calls. No problem at all. I am always out and about with Ted on the weekends. Your dog is welcome to join the adventure, or I'm happy to just sit and keep the care local, if that suits your pet. I am a teacher and so I have plenty of availability during school holidays too. I have a well behaved, fun loving Springer of my own who travels everywhere with me. He's 5 and often has challenging dogs board with him as he is calm and loving. He's an energetic and playful lad too.

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 😊.

“Sarah was lovely and friendly Utterly reliable and Pearl had a wonderful time. She kept me up to date and followed my schedule perfectly. An absolutely safe pair of hands. I would book early with her as I am sure she is much in demand!”

Deborah H.

“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.

“Catherine was wonderful with our young puppy. Came back to a happy dog and lots of new tricks!!”

Maria B.

“I cant say enough good things about Aliya and Amir. A lovely professional couple who took good care of our house but above all provided our large anxious dog with lots of love and care. Communication was excellent throughout and they provided us with regular updates while we were away. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others and will certainly use them in future.”

Moyra R.

“Monika has been absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond to make the separation as easy as possible for our dogs giving them not just physical but also mental exercises. She learned very quickly our dogs’ individual needs and adjusted to them. Our dogs absolutely love her. But Monika also looked very well after our house and the garden and left it in the best possible conditions. Due to her extensive experience she can give good recommendations for any dog related problems. We highly recommend her!”

Alfredo S.

About: I’ve had dogs of all breeds from a young age, with currently four dogs myself. Two of are the pups of the third who I helped home birth. Great at working with dogs of all behaviours, whether anxious or full on playful souls. I currently work part time but with days off to fit around pet care. I have the school run to do with a period after school of caring for my children Caring for dogs in your home allows me to stick to any of their routines and keep them comfortable with their surroundings. Ensure plenty of play and stimulation time is provided along with doggy cuddles.

“Sophie is making amazing progress with our nervous girl with every visit. I really appreciated the photo and update so I could see for myself. Lina is definitely gaining a new friend in Sophie!”

Lucy G.

About: Hi, I’m Elsie! I’m a huge animal lover with over two years of experience working as a receptionist in a busy veterinary practice. My role gave me a great understanding of pet health, behaviour and the importance of keeping animals calm, comfortable and well cared for and completed many courses to help develop my knowledge in these areas of animal care. It also confirmed that I wanted animals to remain a big part of my life! I have three pets of my own who mean the world to me, so I completely understand how important it is to find someone you can trust to care for your furry family member! I’ll always treat your pet with the same love, patience and attention that I give my own. I now work remotely, which gives me plenty of flexibility and means pets receive lots of company throughout the day rather than being left alone. I can help with dog walking, drop in visits, daycare or overnight care, I’ll follow your pet’s usual routine as closely as possible. During visits I can provide feeding, fresh water, toilet breaks, playtime, walks, plenty of fuss and regular photo updates, so you’ll always know how they’re getting on. Dog walks can be tailored to your pet’s age, energy levels and routine, whether they prefer a gentle 30 minute stroll or a longer adventure. Every pet has a different personality, and I’m happy to adapt my approach to suit them, whether they’re energetic, shy, senior or just need a little extra reassurance. Thanks to my veterinary background, I’m also confident recognising if something doesn’t seem quite right and would contact you immediately while seeking veterinary advice if needed. I’d love the opportunity to meet you and your pet and provide them with a safe, caring and happy home away from home. I work remotely from home, which gives me plenty of flexibility to fit pet care into my day. One of the things I missed most after leaving my role at a veterinary practice was being around animals, so pet sitting is the perfect way for me to continue doing something I genuinely love. Because I work from home, I can provide lots of companionship, regular toilet breaks, playtime, walks and plenty of attention throughout the day. I’m happy to work around your pet’s usual routine and can be flexible with drop off, pick up and visit times where possible. Your pet’s safety and happiness will always be my top priority. Having worked in a veterinary practice for over two years, I’m confident recognising when something isn’t quite right and know how important it is to stay calm and communicate with owners. I’ll always follow your pet’s routine, feeding schedule and any instructions carefully. I live in a clean, calm home and will make sure your pet feels comfortable, loved and well cared for. I’ll also keep you updated with regular messages and photos, so you can enjoy peace of mind while you’re away.

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.

“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: I raised my 5 year old cocker spaniel, who loves ditch-the-bowl training. I'm a freelance outdoor instructor offering stimulating, long winter walks with new scents to enrich happy dogs. My two dogs enjoy morning and evening walks. With the garden always open, I provide 1-2 long weekday walks and adventurous weekend outings away from Sherborne. My garden is fenced, so they cannot escape. My two dogs will keep your dog company who are both very friendly and are used to other dogs staying. If they were to travel in the van I have seat belt clips, clips and a crate in the rear. I have a crate if your dog needs it's own space in the house too (Rusty sleeps under the stairs and Indi can sleep in our bedroom, so your dog can either sleep in the kitchen or living room). If you needed me to stay at your house, then I don't have to bring my dogs as my partner also works from home. We love dogs! We don't have children so they get a lot of fuss. I tend to use kibble/treats on their first walk with a retractable lead, to get a sense of recall and connection with the dog.

“Hannah is brilliant! This was the first time we left our pup with someone she doesn't really know, so we were a bit anxious but didn't need to be at all. Hannah is absolutely fab, sending updates and pics whilst we were away. Our pup Willow loved her straight away. Eating all her food (which is the first thing to stop when she is unsettled) and settling down on the sofa next to Hannah straight away. Hannah is a very caring person and the dogs can definitely tell. She used her initiative to make sure Willow was as comfortable as could be and played lots of toys with her. Will definitely be booking Hannah again.”

Jen H.

“We cannot thank Judson enough for how well he looked after our pets. We came home to a tidy house full of happy animals! He kept us updated with lovely photos.”

Tamasin C.

“Lucy & Dom were absolutely delightful and looked after our dogs, cats and chicken beautifully. Their communication and regular photos were a delight and very reassuring to see the animals enjoying walks and cuddles. We came home to a lovely tidy house and a happy menagerie! Highly recommend and welcome back anytime.”

Sally d.