Dog Boarding Over

“Dino has just returned from his two night stay with Janet and Bruce and we couldn't be any happier about how it went. Their house is perfectly geared up for doggy stays and being so close to nature and plenty of walks, works well for Dino. We were sent lots of videos and photos to show us how settled Dino was, which was particularly kind of them and they totally understood our need for this, seeing as this was his first trial stay with them. We have absolutely no doubts about him ever staying there again and he is booked to stay for three weeks next year. Thank you Janet and Bruce, we can see why you are so popular! Clare and Gavin x”

penny n.

“Sarah and family looked after my dog very well. My dog got a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. In photos, my dog looked like he was enjoying himself.”

Samuel B.

“I am very happy to have found Kristina and Nick, they are both lovely and I knew I would feel comfortable leaving Phoebe with them - which is a big thing for me - I am very fussy about who I trust to look after my fur baby 🐾 Good communication and regular updates. Phoebe was well cared for and I have booked again! Thank you 😊”

Tricia H.

“Charlie had the best time with Harry and his family. He came home very content and clearly had a great long walk & play time! Harry took the time to find out all about Charlie to ensure he had a comfortable stay. Communication is great and we feel at ease knowing our dog is in safe hands. We have more stays planned!”

Caroline A.

“Peaches had the most wonderful time with Sandra whilst we moved house. We were kept updated daily and have already booked her next stay! Not sure Peaches wanted to come home!”

Emmy B.

“Couldn’t have asked for a better sitter!! From our initial meeting, it was obvious Ludo loved her, which immediately put me at ease. She has so much experience with animals, both professionally and personally, and it really shows. I received regular updates throughout the weekend, so I never had to worry. I actually felt a bit guilty picking him up because he was clearly having such a great time!😂 I will certainly be booking with her again and would highly recommend Wendy ☺️”

Nathalie H.

“Buttercup had the most wonderful time with Teresa on her first-ever non-family overnight boarding experience. She was so well looked after and I received fantastic photos of her enjoying herself.”

Louise W.

“Lijo and his family were great. They watched Lola and Nalu for us ad Lond administered Nalu’s medicine and eye drops as she scratched her eye unexpectedly two days before boarding. They kept us up to date with photos and videos during the pups’ stay. We are grateful for their care of our doggies! Thank you again!”

Hannah R.

“Jane is great! She saved my trip and very kindly agreed to look after my two dogs last minute after someone else canceled. Jane's place is perfect for short and long term dog sitting - there is a dedicated place for them in the house and plenty of space in the garden to run around. Her retriever is gorgeous and super friendly. Jane sent me messages every morning and video updates during the day. When we came to pick them up, they didn't want to leave!😊”

Elena

“Amazing experience, we felt Ella was in safe and loving hands. Before Ella went to stay, Suey sent over a form to get to know Ella. During the stay we had several updates every day of what she was up to. She looked like she had a great time! This enabled us to relax and enjoy our holiday knowing Ella was with such caring and dog focussed people.”

Hannah W.

“Peggy had a lovely time staying with Adam. He was very kind and caring and looked after her very well. We will be more than happy to leave Peggy with him in the future.”

Diana R.

“We couldn't have asked for anyone better to look after Sparky. May took incredible care of her and kept us updated throughout the stay with photos, videos and messages. Sparky clearly loved her time with May and looked so happy and settled in every update we received. May really understood what she needed and was very accommodating to Sparky's habits. We are so grateful for everything she did for Sparky and would recommend her to everybody, especially those looking for somebody with a great understanding of dogs and experience caring for elderly dogs. Thank you May!!”

Ayanna S.

“Frankie had a great few days with Fern while we were on holiday! Fern was very attentive and responsive, and it was lovely to see all the photos of their walks etc throughout the week. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a dogsitter, and will book again. Thank you!!”

Katy P.

“Chelle responded quickly to a last minute weekend booking, welcomed my dog into her lovely home, was great with communication and updates, and most importantly I picked up a happy and tired dog! Thank you.”

Dominic J.

“Terry was fantastic - took great care to make sure Ted had a good week with him, including asking questions beforehand about Ted’s likes & dislikes, and taking him on lots of great walks. Ted bonded really well with Terry, and it was good to know he was being so well cared for while I was away.”

Julia E.

“Crackers always enjoys his time staying with Bibiana and family. He comes back happy, well-fed and healthy. I am so grateful for the care he is given.”

James A.

“Jess was a great sitter. She made Orion feel at home. Orion suffered from separation anxiety white there, Jess communicated very well to make Orion feel comfortable. She kept me updated regularly and that made me feel very comfortable. If you looking for a sitter that will give your pet a home away from, book Jess. I'll definitely be booking her again.”

William C.

“We’re so thankful for Claire and Ross and Syd! Nalu had the best time with them and was well and tired when she came home from so much fun! They gave us updates and pictures each day which we loved. We will definitely be booking with them again soon!”

Hannah R.

About: I first became a "dog Mum" 15 years ago to our Westie, Elland, who sadly we lost recently. I sadly was that annoying "Dog Mum" who had pictures of her on my desk and booked holiday for her birthday each year. I took voluntary redundancy nearly 6 years ago so have been fortunate to spend quality time at home with her and take her out and about on our own or with her other doggy friends. Unfortunately she lost her hearing about 3 years ago so learnt quickly how to communicate with her with some basic sign language. She also developed dry eye disease so I had to administer drops 5 times each day. Two of these were determined by time so I had to ensure I was available to give her these on time. The last 5 months of her life, her arthritis worsened so I bought a buggy to help her whilst out for daily walks/sniffs. I have also looked after family dogs whilst they have been on holiday and have accomodated raw feeding for one of family dogs. I live with my husband in a bungalow. He still works but is here in the evenings and at weekends. I work during examination periods at a local college but can accomodate pet sitting around this as dates are known well in advance. My contract with the college is ona casual basis so dog sitting will be my priority. We have used a local dog sitter who stayed in our home when we went on holiday. I therefore understand the importance of providing important information to the pet sitter when leaving the pet. When I first stopped working I volunteered for a local hospice helping support a family who used their services, by walking their dog on a weekly basis to give them some respite and also encourage the dog to socilise. I did this for 12 months. I also volunteered at Wood Green Animal Charity during Covid restrictions. Although I was there to help in the fundraising office, we often had dogs who weren't settling in kennels, come and sit with us in the office for the day. Some were quite withdrawn so I learnt how to slowly gain their trust. I am retired so home all day. My husband works full time but is home in the evenings and at weekends. I do some casual exam invigilating but I know dates for this in advance so will not take on any work if pet sitting is booked. I am happy to be led by the owners on when and what activity their dog (s) are used to so am pretty flexible. I have acess to my own car so can take the dog to any appointments if required. I have a fully fenced in garden (6ft) I live in a village with lots of access to quiet walks in the countryside if required, as well as walks within the village itself. I am happy to book out local secure dog fields if agreed with the owner but this will involve driving to nearby fields. As previously mentioned we live in a bungalow so no stairs. We are based in a quiet cul-de-sac so if your dog is reactive to traffic, should not be a problm here. I have space for a medium size crate if required.

“Dora was great with our miniature schnauzer Tess. Good communication at the start of the booking and then all the way through with regular updates on how Tess was doing and what she was up to. She was happy for a pre-visit to help Tess and us feel more comfortable ahead of the actual stay. Dora really did look after Tess and we would definitely use her again.”

Martin G.