Doggy Day Care Sherborne

“Thank you for looking after my beautiful husky today, at such short notice. He seems chilled and calm. I will definitely contact you again when I need some help. Big hello to your lovely toddler….”

Janice D.

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.

About: DBS Checked | Fully Insured | Driving Licence | Own Vehicle | 5 Years Animal Rescue Volunteering | Right to Work in the UK I have been surrounded by animals since early childhood and have always cared for both dogs and cats. Throughout my life, I’ve lived with one, two, and sometimes even three dogs at the same time of different breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments, so I understand that every pet has their own personality and needs. I have completed basic dog training courses and spent 10 years volunteering at a dog and cat shelter, where I gained valuable experience caring for animals, supporting rescues, and helping with adoption processes. I am confident handling both small and large dogs and can comfortably walk multiple dogs at once in a safe and calm manner. I genuinely love spending time with animals — whether that’s going for long walks, playing, providing companionship, or simply making them feel safe and comfortable while their owners are away. I am patient, attentive, and reliable, and I always make sure pets receive plenty of care, affection, exercise, and attention. I understand how important trust is when leaving your pet with someone else, and I will always treat your pets as if they were my own. I would be delighted to help care for your furry family members. I am currently not working, which means I can fully dedicate my time and attention to caring for pets. I have a very flexible schedule and am available throughout the week, including weekends, for walks, drop-ins, daycare, or overnight care. Spending time with animals is something I genuinely enjoy, and I would love to make pet care my long-term profession. In the near future, I am planning to take professional canine behaviour and dog training courses to further improve my knowledge and skills as a future dog trainer. I always make sure pets receive plenty of attention, exercise, playtime, and companionship, while following their usual routines to help them feel comfortable and secure. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness will always be my top priorities. I understand how important it is for owners to feel confident and relaxed when leaving their pets in someone else’s care, so I always provide a calm, caring, and reliable environment. I carefully follow each owner’s instructions regarding feeding, walking routines, medication, training, and any special requirements. I have experience with dogs of different sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments, including energetic dogs, shy pets, and senior animals. During walks, I stay attentive and safety-conscious at all times, and I am comfortable handling multiple dogs when needed. I also make sure pets receive regular updates, photos, and communication so owners can feel reassured while they are away. I treat every animal with patience, kindness, and respect, as if they were my own.

About: Family and friends have trusted me to look after their family pets for years, I love being outside but also having a snuggle on the sofa. We have a large enclosed garden with the door that is usually always open for free play inside or outside. I’m currently setting up my own business so I am home all day every day so am around for your dog to have company all the time. I have a large fenced in garden and live near a large field where lots of people take their dogs for walks. I have space to be able to crate dogs if needed.

“Thank you Trudy - you gave my spaniel a happy day and sent a couple of videos of him enjoying himself with your dogs in your garden and out on a walk.”

Emma B.

“Last minute booking so Vanessa and Ben had not met but he went off happy and came back really happy and tited - good job Vanessa thanks - I am sure they will meet again”

Kay D.

“Alannya made sure that my dog was very well cared for on one of the hottest days of the year. Water and shade were available throughout her stay and she got lots of attention.”

Nicky D.

“Tianna has been fantastic and i feel very confident that Daisy is cared for exactly as i would hope. Tianna kept me updated with messages and pics which was really reassuring and i was completly comfortable that she could come and go respectfully in the house while i wasn't there. Really very happy indeed and i am pretty sure Daisy was too!”

Gill C.

“Jade was fantastic, she looked after our 5 month old Shih Poo puppy today, it was the first time that we had left her with someone else and I was nervous but Jade made me feel completely at ease, she sent me regular pupdates with photos and videos. Lyla had a great time and I would definitely recommend Jade, we will be using her services again!”

Emily L.

“Rolo had a great time, pictures were received during his stay and Jenny was very helpful especially with a last minute booking. Would definitely recommend and will book again.”

Tracey H.

About: I’ve grown up and looked after dogs my whole life. All shapes and sizes. I am fortunate to have a large fenced garden and surround by nothing but fields. I like nothing better than to be out in the fresh air normally accompanied by my gorgeous Viszla. I am currently not working so am at home and free all day. I walk my dog twice a day for an hour at a time. I have an enclosed garden and a very friendly Viszla who is very sociable and on dry days spends most of it outside. Her choice.

About: Dogs are the best. I have experience looking after animals of all shapes and sizes and take the time to get to know each individual routine. I have my own dogs and understand the importance of routines, affection, consistency and boundaries. I understand that dogs have their own personality, routine and needs. What ever your dog needs...high energy or cozy snoozes, short walks or long adventures, I can offer this whilst making sure I follow your instructions so your dog feels safe and consistently cared for whilst you're away. I am happy to follow feeding schedules, adminster basic medications if required, and provide plenty of enrichment, exercise and affection. Your dogs safety and wellbeing are my top priorities and will treat them as if they were my own. DBS checked. I look forward to meeting you and your four-legged family member! I work from home. I have two dogs and we have a daily routine that encompasses walks and other adventures, relaxing and meal times. We can be flexible with our daily schedule if needed. I have a large fenced garden. Two dogs for company. Dogs beds in every room and can make quiet/calm spaces in the house as needed. Your four-legged family member can expect a clean, safe and comfortable home environment; walks tailored to their energy level, age and routine as well as plenty of love, attention and companionship. You can expect regular photo updates if you'd like to see how your dog is getting on and clear communication before, during and after their stay.

About: I have looked after animals belonging to both family and friends, as well as my own from a young age. I have experience training young dogs to grow into well behaved, fun loving dogs that are a joy to look after. Having looked after dogs of all ages I have experience providing the specialised care that they require at different stages of their lives. My genuine love for animals and commitment to their wellbeing ensures a safe, happy experience for your pets. I am currently working a part-time job so I am able to be very flexible to fit around your pets busy schedule! I am available most days and times during the week aside from most saturdays. I am aware of the variability of pets natures and requirements and am therefore very adaptable in the ways that I provide care. From more training heavy, close supervision to a more relaxed, play-focused environment I will provide enthusiastic and attentive care for all of your pets specific needs. I will be very happy to discuss the best way to care for your pet to ensure everyone (especially your furry friend) is happy.

“It was lovely to have Melonie look after Roobarb for the day in her friendly and spacious home. Roobarb loves being with other dogs, so I knew she would be happy with Melonie's own dogs to play with and I felt totally confident that she would be well looked after and have fun - which she did! Cannot recommend Melonie highly enough.”

Elizabeth W.

About: whether your pet needs some exercise & play or just someone to keep them company while your'e away; I'm capable & happy to be with your furry friends I work a flexible, part- time job (events work); so often weekends And can accept short notice requests this means im often available if you may have a 'normal hours job' which its give me flexibility to meet various needs I want to keep safety of your pet & respect of your space as key mostly would be coming to pet-owners home ; so keep me clear on your needs & boundaries & I'm happy to ensure you feel comfortable with me with your pet & in your space

“Emma was great. She looked after our dog well and was very accommodating when we asked to change the pick up times.”

Daniel T.

“Kelly was very friendly and gave us updates on how Wally was doing. Wally seemed very happy on the sofa and got plenty of walks including just before pick up which was really helpful. I would definitely recommend Kelly ☺️”

Jennifer R.

“Alana was fantastic! She took great care of Vixen and kept me updated throughout. You can tell she genuinely loves animals and takes her walking duties seriously. Reliable, friendly, and attentive—highly recommended!”

Cayti

About: I have looked after dogs ever since I was like 13 and I’m always getting an asked to watch neighbours dogs and take them for walks and dog sit so I thought I would come in here and try I currently work with a agency so normally I only have to work six till like 2:30 and sometimes I get a whole week off so I am always available and I always have my weekends My environment where I live is the best place to have a pet because there’s a huge garden and there’s just so much space where I live and they would just love it. There’s always a cheeky little treats.

About: I grew up with animals of all sorts in Kenya, and have had various pets throughout my life: dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, tortoises, fish, and a giant snail. My last dog (boxer) was a family pet, which I trained from a puppy, and cared for until she grew old. My cats came to me as kittens and lived long happy lives with me. I've looked after friends' and neighbours' dogs, walking, playing with them, and having them overnight or for several days at a time. I have a large garden in rural Somerset - perfectly suited for dogs. I love all animals! I am a freelance artist, and work mainly from home. I can offer many hours of company in the daytime, and am always at home overnight. I wake early so the morning feed and walk is easily done. I have a large spacious fenced garden, in a rural village in Somerset. I keep pets downstairs to roam freely in the sitting room and kitchen. I can crate your pet if needed, when I go out.