Pet Sitting in Stockton-On-Tees

About: Hello 👋 I am Ruth, 34 and have a 9 year old mix Pip. She is a rescue and through endless love and training she has blossomed over the years from a nervous, shy, quivering pup into a friendly, confident and loving dog. She is in excellent health for her age and loves nothing more than to zoom around a field! I have trained 3 of my own dogs and believe in a loving, positive approach with sensible boundaries. I am extremely active so your dog will get plenty of exercise! I have experience with dogs from 12 weeks to senior. I am self-employed so have plenty of time to give pets the time and attention they deserve. I am very flexible and can work around you and your furry friend as I can't work from anywhere at any time. I have my lovely Pip to keep your pet company and lots of play and socialisation. I can walk, spend time with or care for your pet in your home. I am clean, tidy, respectful and trustworthy. I am keen on animal health and feeding a good diet and plenty of exercise, with constant access to water and regular toilet breaks.

“Absolute gem booked last min helped me out massively on xmas day when was struggling to get help with my bear bear. Will definitely be rebooting again soon x”

Lisa T.

“Casey was great taking care of our cat, Steve. She sent us daily updates about how he was doing and how much he had eaten. Casey noticed about the house being too warm so opened up the windows while there.”

Joana A.

About: “Although I’m new to Rover, I have plenty of hands-on experience with dogs. I’ve grown up around dogs and regularly help friends and family with walks, feeding, playtime and general care. I’m confident handling different breeds and I’m very patient with nervous or excitable dogs. Safety, routine, and giving each dog attention are my priorities. I’m reliable, calm, and treat every dog as if they’re my own. I’m excited to build up my reviews and offer a friendly, trustworthy service.” Im currently running my own business so fitting dog walks around it is no problem ! As its my business I choose my own hours that I can work I aim to walk your dog on a lead only untill trust is built up for recall . If im dropping in on your dog you can be restassured im very trustworthy , I worked for royalmail for 23 years and has to learn a good knowledge of dog behaviour .

“Very thorough, did everything very well and kept us updated while she was there :)”

Annabelle S.

About: Hello - I’m Ellie and currently working as a registered nurse. All my work experience revolves around taking care of others including in my current role and past. I have always loved having a purpose and making a difference in someone’s life. Although, I am referring to supporting individuals rather than animals I have being around dogs my entire life and have always being a huge dog lover even if that causes me to stop every time I walk past a dog. I have helped family members out by sitting their dogs and often have my sisters pug Rocco. I have previously had boxers so have experience with high-energy dogs even though Nala definitely tops the boxers I had. I have a DBS on the update service. I have being assessed as competent administrating medication. I have plenty of skills in my nursing role including being able to remain calm in unexpected situations, highly attentive to observing changes in behaviour or health, communication and maintaining professional boundaries, which would all be transferable into my new hobby of looking after amazing doggies. I know it can be scary leaving your furry friends in the hands of others so I will always send photos / videos, regular updates and respond quickly when required. I would be happy to have a discussion before hand whether this be face to face, meet and greet or a telephone call to make sure it is the right fit for everyone. Evenings Early mornings Weekends overnight sitting (more so on a weekend) but please message if it is outside these hours because I will accommodate where ever possible. As a nurse, I am: -Confident administering oral medications -Calm and capable in unexpected situations -Highly attentive to changes in behaviour or health -DBS checked - understand the importance of routine for a dog -like to get to know a dog and their personality to make sure I am able to adapt to their needs to provide person-centred care -always put safety first

“Brilliant and Leo loves her”

Suzanne C.

About: I am a full time professional dog walker which I have multiple dogs all different breeds and temperament's in my care on a daily basis I currently work part time so I have a lot of free time to look after your furry babies and give them the best possible care. I will look after your dogs in the comfort of their own home so they feel at ease. I will also give them lots and lots of cuddles :)

About: As a pet owner myself I am an excellent sitter and I have also cared for friends and families pets while they have been away on holidays. I can provide your pets with the best quality of care as I would with my pets and keep them well entertained. Each experience with a pet has lend me to understand each pet individually so make sure they have a stress free time while you are away. I am currently away from home to attend University. I’m originally from Newcastle and have a couple of pets at home which I miss terribly but being a student in student living I am not allowed to get any sort of pets which is hard as I am pet lover. I joined this app to help pets feel comfort while you are away and for me to experience the enjoy of pets love again. I can help you provide and keep your pets on their schedules of their daily activities such as walk to stretch their legs and keep them active, being feed and water, play time and also a time to rest.

“Ellie has been spot on gus is very shy but she won him over and we would definitely book again told me everything I needed to know for peice of mind thank you”

Dennis K.

About: I’m experienced in handling large dogs (any size/breed welcome) and have a deep understanding of the needs and quirks of anxious and reactive dogs and the care and patience they require through my experience with my extremely nervous rescue German Shepherd who was in very bad mental and physical condition when I adopted him. Sadly, he passed at the end of 2024 after many happy years together. Personally, I found it extremely difficult to trust others to walk or care for him during our time together so I’d like to reassure those in a similar position that I can take care of their best friend when they need it and I’ll always be as careful, understanding and vigilant as I was with my own. My garden is secure with full, well-maintained fences and walls and a padlocked gate, I have blinds on all public facing windows which can be closed if dogs are triggered by people walking by. Everyone is welcome to supply any toys, beds or anything that makes your dog feel more comfortable and of course I will stick to their usual walking schedule and dietary requirements. I live directly next to a large park which is not typically very busy and offers numerous trails from the main paths to avoid others when caring for reactive dogs. I will never let anyone’s dog off the lead during a walk (unless I have booked a secure field) and always clip leads to a strong walking belt as extra security, walk in shaded areas on hot days and carry water at all times. I mainly work from home so when boarding and pet sitting your dog will be with me all day with regular opportunities to play, go in the garden and for walks in the morning, lunch time and evening. I’m available for walks morning, lunchtime and evenings during the week and all day Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. I only care for dogs from the same household on walks and in my home unless they are friends who have already spent time together. This is for the best possible wellbeing of each dog. I’d rather provide quality and complete confidence than take on as many dogs as possible as I believe in giving them the individual care and attention they deserve with as few stressful triggers as possible. I work from home so dogs will not be left unattended or outside for prolonged periods. I only endorse the use of positive reinforcement / reward-based training and treat all dogs with respect, understanding and care tailored to their specific needs. I’m happy to discuss your requirements, answer any questions and arrange a pre-stay meet and greet if required. I have also completed a certified DBS check through my employer. We do not have any children or pets of our own in our home.