House Sitting Weymouth

“Joan was amazing with Beau, provided regular updates and photos. So I could enjoy my holiday, without worrying about him. He was so happy and relaxed when I got home. I would recommend her to anyone”

Kate L.

“William was very good at updating me when plans changed. Holly was very happy and relaxed in William and his partners care”

Steve J.

About: I have always had dogs in my life and genuinely love spending time with them. I have experience caring for different breeds and sizes, including a Cocker Spaniel, Labrador, Border Collie, French Poodles and mixed-breed dogs. I had my own Cocker Spaniel, Jack, who was a very special part of my life. Since moving to Portland, I really miss having a dog around, so dog walking and pet care feels like the perfect way for me to spend time with dogs again while doing something I already love — walking! I am caring, patient, responsible and attentive to each dog's individual personality and routine. I understand that every dog is different, so I am happy to follow the owner's instructions regarding walks, feeding, routines and any particular preferences. Most importantly, I would look after your dog with the same care and affection I would want someone to give my own. 🐾 I work shifts, so my availability varies throughout the week, which actually gives me plenty of flexibility for both weekday and weekend walks. I love longer walks and I’m happy to arrange regular or occasional walks around my schedule. I’m also available for pet visits and pet sitting. Having both a car and a motorbike gives me the flexibility to travel around Portland and Weymouth depending on the weather and your pet’s needs. Just send me a message and we can find a time that works for you and your dog. I understand how important it is to trust the person looking after your dog. I will always follow your instructions and your dog's usual routine, including feeding, walking preferences and any special requirements. I’m patient and attentive, and I’ll take the time to get to know your dog and what makes them feel comfortable and safe. I’m also happy to send you photos and updates while they’re with me.

“Lilia was absolutely lovely and took amazing care of our Frenchie. He unfortunately came down with an infection the night before we went away for the weekend, so I was really anxious about leaving him while he was unwell. Thankfully, Lilia kept me updated throughout our trip, made sure he had all of his medication, and gave him lots of care and attention, which really put my mind at ease. We also came home to a spotless house, which was such a lovely bonus. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lilia to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and trustworthy pet sitter!”

Chantelle W.

“I had complete faith in Amelia looking after Jess and our home! She is extremely competent and reliable and I would definitely recommend her :)”

Charlotte M.

“Ro was friendly, calm and confident with our 8 month old Cockapoo, Rudy. He listened and followed our instructions and when we came back home Rudy was happy and calm and our house well looked after. Will book again!”

Michelle H.

About: Hello! My name is Maddie. I am an 21 year old who has a genuine love for animals. I grew up surrounded by various animals, such as dogs, cats, hamsters, bunnies, guinea pigs and fish. I have grown up and trained my pup, who is a collie / springer and now I have another dog who is a staffy / bulldog. I have always had an open heart to every animal. No job is too big or too small. I am always motivated for a challenge. I have taken care of my dogs since a young age. Taking them on walks, playing games of ball, feeding them well and of course never forgetting lots of cuddles. I would like to start dog sitting to get more experience with animals, to have a good opportunity to go into the army as a dog handler. I will make time for your pets, just like mine. If they are shy / nervous / excited / outgoing , they will all be treated with the same patience and love. I am currently at uni two days a week and working 35 hours a week 3/4 days, however I’m still left with around 2/3 days and 2 evenings free to spend with puppers. I have a fenced off, big garden and two dogs that love to play and would get on well with your dog. I can easily make room for crates if needed and live next to a beautiful field and cliffs which are great for walks!

“Benjamin was on time, caring and gentle with Colin our puppy and we would be happy to book him again.”

Sarah P.

“Amber looked after our 2.5 year old Cockapoo for us in our home whilst we went away for a week. Amber was polite, and knowledgeable, she was respectful towards our home and left it immaculate upon our return. Amber sent regular updates on her adventures with Hadley, and we know he had a great week with her. We would highly recommend Amber, and thank her for looking after both our dog, and our home.”

Susanne F.

About: With over 20 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs, cats, and a wide variety of animals, I bring a lifelong dedication to animal welfare and wellbeing. I spent 10 years living and working on a farm with boarding kennels, where I was deeply involved in the daily care, feeding, exercise, and monitoring of animals in both home and professional settings. My passion for animals has been a constant throughout my life, reflected not only in my work but also in always having my own cats and dogs. I am confident, compassionate, and attentive to the individual needs of each animal, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for at all times. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because I am around all day, which allows me to make sure pets always have access to fresh food and water. I regularly provide walks, playtime, and attention to keep them active and happy, while also monitoring their overall wellbeing. If medication is needed, I can administer it on schedule, and I am comfortable maintaining any training routines to encourage good behavior and consistency. Overall, I make pet care a priority by ensuring pets are safe, comfortable, exercised, and well cared for throughout the day. I provide a safe, trustworthy, and caring environment where pets can feel comfortable and secure while in my care. I have a good-sized fenced garden for outdoor time and exercise, with woods just behind my home as well as plenty of nearby fields and coastal walks that are perfect for dogs who enjoy exploring and staying active. I understand how important it is for owners to feel confident leaving their pets with someone reliable, and I always aim to give pets the same attention and care they would receive at home. I am also happy to come to your home if preferred, helping pets stay relaxed in a familiar environment and maintain their normal routine.

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 😊.

“We've had Hannah & Aiden over for a couple of longer sittings with our 3 dogs, and will totally have them them over again. Our two older dogs can be very nervous of people but we always come home to relaxed dogs. Our puppy was delighted to see them arrive again. Some people are just naturally good with animals and have a calm confidence about them, and Hannah & Aiden both have this. No matter what your animal is I think they would just take it in their stride :)”

Merilyn M.

“We had Sophie look after our dog for the first time just for a day, and we are so happy we found her!! Our dog has separation anxiety but he seemed happy and content from the pictures she sent us. We will definitely use Sophie again, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. We'll happily take our dog everywhere with us, but thank you Sophie for giving us a little bit of freedom to make plans where he can't come!”

Simon H.

“Sofia is excellent - attentive and kind. Hamish (the dog) took to her and we left him in her care with him offering her his paw suggesting all was well. Feeding, etc was done as we asked. All good and we would be a returning customer if the need arises. Booking, organisation, etc all proceeded smoothly. Thank you.”

David W.

“What an amazing sitter! We came back to a very happy, handsome (clean and trimmed ) chap . Our house, garden and greenhouses were looked after brilliantly too . Everyday we had an update with pictures, which is reassuring when you have an old dog. We really can’t thank you enough and without hesitation…A BRILLIANT DOG / HOUSE SITTER . Thank you”

Kate G.

About: Let me take care of your beloved animals while you cant. I've retired from my role in the police and civil service and am now starting my new career in petcare. Enhanced DBS checked and canine first aid trained. Animals are an essential part of my life and I couldn't see myself with out them for long. From an early age I have owned my own pets and worked in petcare. I've looked after birds, tropical fish, cats and dogs to ferrets, rats, mice, spiders and scorpions! My first paid jobs were in an Aquarium shop and then a Pet shop. I've cared for animals throughout all stage of their life. I've hand reared birds and raised both puppies and kittens and even cared for my dog through pregnancy and having her litter of puppies. I have been there holding them as they make their journey out of this world and into the next. I feel it is an honour to be part of the lives of the animals I care for and I take the responsibility of pet care very seriously. I've had experience with rescue dogs, mixed breed and pure breed dogs and understand that each animal comes with its own unique personality and care requirements. I currently own Hungarian Vizsla's and have a strong understanding of these high energy breeds. My previous Cavalier King Charles spaniels suffered with a heart condition and I'm experienced in delivering medications as required. Our previous rescue dog required significant behavioural training and protective equipment. I've had experience in using a variety of petcare equipment including muzzles, harnesses, crates, booties, comfort jackets, post surgical collars and more. Although it has been a while since I owned my own cats, I raised my two from kittens that were no larger than the palm of my hand. I currently have a tropical Aquarium and gold fish pond and understand the requirements for the care of these animals. If you believe I would be a good fit to look after your pet, please dont hesitate to get in touch. You can be reassured that I am doing this as my full time role, so when I am looking after your pets and home I will be able to give it my full attention and your pets will not have to compete with other priorities. A night sit is equivalent to 24 hours, for example 12pm on the first day till 12pm on the following. If you require earlier starts or later finishes, a day charge would be payable addition to the overnight rate. Day sits or drop in's may be available in the local area (Wareham, Sandford, Swanage, Studland, Corfe Castle), but overnight and longer sits will take precedence. Day sits will be charged at an hourly rate and if driving to the location is required a fuel surchage will also be payable. For further information please see the rates section of the profile or dont hesitate to get in contact. How your pets are cared for will be based on the information you provide and being set in their own homes means you can stick to their normal routines and activities. A typical day would involve a walk, play, socialisation if your pet likes that and exploring the local area. For puppies and young dogs I can provide some basic training, I have only completed basic training in this field, but have alot of experience having raised 5 dogs from puppies. I want to ensure your dog is safe at all times, so I would be lead walking in public or using a long line for a little extra freedom. The more information you can give me about your pets the better I will be able to look after them exactly how you'd like, so we would discuss this in greater depth if you choose me to look after your pets. I will happily provide photos and updates regularly to your preferred contact method. The more I get to know your pet the more activities we will be able to do together, for example I have taken a pet I was looking after away in the motorhome to the new forest with our own dogs and friends as well. They had a wonderful time on their first camping trip. We could go for a drive on a day trip out, pub outings or walks in the Country parks etc. All activities would be agreed with you prior to undertaking. I would look after your home with the utmost respect and follow all the rules of the house regarding pet sleeping arrangements, security and alarm procedures, keeping keys and codes safe and secure and respectful behaviour for your neighbours. I would clean up after myself and poo pick the garden as necessary, but please note I do not provide a house or garden cleaning service. I would require a clean bedroom to sleep in, a bathroom to use, access to cooking and food preparation areas. I would bring my own food, but would require the basic staple foods like tea coffee oils pantry items to be available for use. For longer sits I would require wifi access as well.

“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.

“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.

“Maria is a lovely lady and took really good care of my cat Touchy whilst we were away. She sent loads of videos and photos every day which was very reassuring. I would highly recommend Maria and wouldn’t hesitate to use her again in the future. Thank you so much for looking after my little girl ????xx”

Sandra C.

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.