Doggy Day Care in South Hams

About: I have had dogs my whole life, having been brought up in the countryside with collies. My gorgeous labrador, Storm, is playful and very loving and comes first in every decision I make! I have always looked after my friends’ and family’s dogs and am proud of the trust they have in me for this. I work full time but fully remote, so I will always be at home to keep an eye on the doggos and have long walks at least twice a day, with toilet breaks whenever needed! I have a fully fenced garden for regular toilet breaks and perfect for dogs to lounge in good weather. The house is very safe and I have plenty of dog beds dotted around for whichever space your dog best prefers!

“Fantastic sitter! Couldn’t be happier with how she has been with our puppy. Lots of updates & care clearly taken throughout the day, would strongly recommend!”

Edd M.

About: I’ve had dogs since I was a child and regularly take care of friend’s doggos! I am comfortable looking after all breeds and all needs! I work part time so am free all day on a Monday to cuddle with your pups! I live close to Dartmoor so there are lots of great walks nearby for them to enjoy! I have a safe fenced garden in a quiet area. I am experienced in taking care of many different types of dogs and making sure they are comfortable in my home. I am free mostly on weekends but often I am available during the week/evenings - please contact me if you have any questions at all! Disclaimer - I appreciate being told if you are running late to collect your pet - if you are late then I will modify the booking to reflect this.

“Great communication throughout, and the dogs absolutely loved their stay. It was clear they were well cared for and happy. We received regular updates and photos, which gave us real peace of mind. Would highly recommend and will definitely use again.”

Drew L.

“I left my 5month old puppy Louie with Frances to attend a family funeral. She took excellent care of Louie and communication before the booking and throughout the booking was great! He was a very happy puppy spending time with Frances, and she provided the best care for him during the heatwave. She even had a toy for him waiting and he seemed to prefer it from his toys! That was such a nice touch to know that my puppy was in good hands. She was also very respectful of our puppy rule: our puppy is a dachshund breed and is forbidden to go up/down the stairs and has to be picked up in a certain way. Frances was happy to accommodate our needs. I will definitely make another book with her in the future!”

Styliani M.

“Vanessa was amazing with my two dogs! She was very friendly and made me feel completely comfortable leaving them in her care. Both dogs loved her straight away and came back from their walk happy and relaxed. I could tell she really cares about animals, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again. Highly recommend!”

Lisa P.

“Bramble went in with her tail wagging and came out looking happy and exhausted, ready to go home. She is a high energy dog and appears to have loved spending the day playing with Mia's dog and having an awesome walk with her new friend. Mia sent lots of photos throughout the day and chatted to me lots prior to the day as I was anxious about leaving Bramble, but she did a great job putting my worries to rest. Overall a great experience for Bramble and we were able to leave her with the peace of mind that we knew she was safe and having fun. Will definitely leave her with Mia again if we are in the area and need a sitter :)”

May L.

About: I have had dogs snd cats since I was little. I have looked after and walked people’s dogs since I was 18 and I love bonding with different breeds and ages of dogs. I currently live with my partner and his family and we have 6 of our own dogs…we’re a bit dog mad! They also do dog sitting and walking, so I have a lot of experience! I have helped train puppies I’ve looked after in the past and also helped care for dogs on the older side. I adore all animals and would be happy to look after yours if needed! I am free most days, Monday to Friday but also happy to pet sit over weekends. I provide dog walking from 10am - 4pm on weekdays I live in an old farm house with a huge fenced off garden. Dogs are allowed free range of the house most the day but will be shut in separate rooms at feeding time. They have constant access to the garden and will be able to toddle off in the house and find somewhere comfy to chill out!

About: I have had big responsibility to look after many animals growing up. I am currently living away from home and I miss my animals, my dog (see profile picture) and I’m desperate to start involving myself around animals again. I have also done house sitting, mainly family members growing up, more of a good gesture but now I live away from home I have started to think of different ways to get out of the house. It’s more for me rather than money if I am honest. I find myself very responsible and trust worthy, I respect people and care for animals dearly. I wouldn’t say I have years of paid experience with looking after homes or animals but I have years worth of love for them. If you let me know in advance, I can sort your schedule around you. I am easy to your schedule as my shifts change so I can request different things as I work full time. I will chill with your dog. If you want me to keep them out then they will be out. If you want me to take them out I will. If you want me to crate them, I may do. Your call.

“A regular here. Thanks Alison again for looking after my boys, and I'm glad that they were well-behaved with you. Alison is always sociable and friendly. She is also well-organised and a good communicator. She reports back how the day/stay went in detail, which is very helpful and reassuring. Until next time. Best wishes X”

Naomi S.

About: I've had dogs in my life since I was 12. I'm currently not able to have my own but adore dogs and love the thought of helping someone in the Buckfastleigh and Ashburton area with theirs. I've done some sits for people through the House sitters website (last one was a Cockapoo) and also looked after my brother's Border Collie and my in-law's Lurchers so have experience with different size dogs. As I work from home most of the week and often go for walks in the morning, lunchtime, or evening after work. I'm here all day so can tend to a dog's needs. I can also easily nip out to walk your dog if needed. I don't have a garden but have some lovely walks in the area. If they're happy to sit at home on the sofa or a dog bed most of the day then my place is perfect. If I was coming to you during the day that would work too.

“5 stars! Bridget and Nick along with their adorable pup Presley made Stanley's stay a great one. Stanley was immediately comfortable with them and their beautiful home, and the enclosed yard is a major bonus! I enjoyed the text updates and pictures they sent to me, but mostly the level of comfort I have leaving my precious buddy in someone else's care!”

Colleen T.

“Ela is absolutely incredible with our pup, this was a last minute booking and she had no problem taking Oakley for the day for us. Oakley has fallen madly in love with Ela and enjoys every minute in her care.”

Sophie T.

“Molly was great with Freddie. We came down for a holiday down to Paignton and Molly took care of Freddie for the day which was really helpful. Her communication and photo updates were very much appreciated”

Graham H.

About: 🐾 I’ve looked after dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds through pet sitting and walking services, and always focus on building trust, so that pets feel safe, comfortable, and happy in my care. 🦮 Before recently moving back to Plymouth, I spent 2 years pet sitting and dog walking for regular clients in Australia, and prior to that I volunteered at a local animal shelter for over 8 years, walking dogs with a wide range of temperaments and backgrounds. 🐾 I am a qualified health professional by trade so have passed regular DBS checks (I am currently taking a break from the day job, so I can give my full attention to pet sitting). My partner, Zach is also always around to help - we had a joint pet sitting account in Aus. He also has a full DBS & police check. 🐕‍🦺 Having grown up with an array of pets, I have a genuine love for animals and understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your pets. • I currently have plenty of availability for 1:1 pet care and would love to help out with your furry friend. Regular updates and communication with owners are guaranteed. Please feel free to get in touch with any questions! • I am home full time - so my day would be completely devoted to looking after your furry friend. They would be left at home for minimal time (no more than 1-2hrs) - only when popping to the shops etc. I have a fenced garden and a large house with a lane for walking dogs and a park nearby. I can drive, so I also love to take dogs out for a variety of different walks to different locations, including the beach. We have outdoor cats at home but they aren’t fussed by other animals.

“Jay has got such a lovely way with dogs. The last thing I saw as I left Rufus with Jay, was him sitting wagging his tail as Jay found him a fresh bone to chew! Very happy dog! And very chilled when I collected him later. Rufus is already booked in for two more visits. Thank you Jay ?”

Annie W.

“Jenny took on my dog for day care and was very supportive to ensure Toffee relaxes quickly (Toffee is a nervous dog). She asked a lot of questions in advance and we were really well prepared for the actual care. She has a great and calm approach to the dog. There are also really nice green spaces nearby where they were able to wander. Toffee didnt want to come back! We will book more, thank you”

Gosia H.

About: I've looked after dogs from a young age and have had the pleasure of my own x2 pups for the past 4 years now. I've trained puppies both difficult and stubborn and helped raised multiple dogs having grown up with them since I was 3. I have first hand experience of untrained and unsocialized puppies who react and have trained them to the exact opposite. We have a big family home with a very large garden with lots of places to explore in all weathers, with loads of space for your pup to feel right at home inside. We have x2 pups of our own who love other dogs, one who is 4 and one who is 3. Having moved from London on the last year I know what it's like to leave your pups with a sitter for the day or week so have created a space I know my pups would love. I have all the time possible with your pup, with plenty of room for multiple dogs to play, sleep and explore. At the weekends our schedule is built round the dogs and going for walks to the locals parks like Oldway or the beach. Their care would be our main priority and with lots of places to explore in the garden and places to sleep they should find it a welcoming home from home. We have separate rooms if your pup likes to sleep alone and can feed separately if need be too. Just let me know.

“Thanks for looking after Charlie, the three-year-old Collie. He seemed very content and clearly settled well (I can only apologise for him shamefully lounging on his back with his nether-regions exposed!). He does like human company and is not so happy on his own. It was good to see him happy druing the day (and happy being dropped off the next day too).”

Andrew W.

“Having had an incredibly difficult week, I cannot thank Mark and Donna enough for their flexibility, support and empathy. Winnie has found a home from home and adores spending time with them and of course Harvey. She is going on lots of new adventures and is living her best life.”

Helen B.