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Before we accept any first-time bookings we will always have a meet-and-greet session to introduce both ourselves and our dogs in a mutual area. This can be anywhere between my home and yours as long as it's far away enough to get the dogs out of defence mode as dogs can be very territorial near their own home. The initial social meet will allow our dogs to be relaxed and sociable in a natural state, ideally, in a place they can be off lead.

I am confident in most cases, we can overcome any initial hesitation our dogs may have by further encouragement and time.

First and foremost I will never leave your dog unattended. (Unless it’s an emergency where they will only be locked safely in a house or vehicle for no longer than absolutely necessary)

Our home is in a very safe neighbourhood and I will only walk dogs in areas where either I feel I have good control over the dogs, or it's difficult for them to reach us, i.e off the beaten track.

In addition, while on walks, each and every dog will be fitted with a dog tracker from Pawfit which is connected to a live GPS giving those with access codes a real-time location of their dog.

And finally, if a dog napper comes anywhere near your dog, I will protect them like my own, claws and teeth at the ready. Grrrr!

No problem at all! My collie Gwyn and I welcome almost all personalities and characteristics. Gwyn is gentle and patient making him a perfect companion for easing the concerns of a timid friend.

There’s no need to rush into anything. We can introduce and integrate at a comfortable pace with your shy fur ball.

Yes. I completed my Canine First Aid course through DogSafe, a course run by Excalibur South West and I recommend anyone with dogs in their lives to take the course themselves!

Inevitably dogs get hurt or ill at unpredictable times which is a fact of life which may well occur while under my care. So I made sure I am ready for most foreseeable scenarios with a first aid course and kit at the ready.

For almost as long as I’ve been roaming this planet we’ve had a K9 friend in our family, so taking care of dogs comes naturally.

In my personal life, I have had the pleasure of caring for many of my family and friends' dogs as and when the need arises, from The Jack Chi to the notorious Rhodesian Ridgebacks, or from cuddly Collies to strong-willed Dobermans, and even a mischievous Portuguese Water Dog! I have also been fortunate to work alongside various farm dogs such as the Anatolian Shepard while Farm sitting in South Africa.

In addition to dog first aid, I am currently working towards the Canine and animal Welfare Ofqual level 3. However please be assured that with my combination of dog-related experience, 7 yrs in the Royal Marines and my current occupation as a Health & Safety officer, your beloved pets will be kept safe and secure.

We have a number of in-depth policies and risk assessments (available upon request) to cover all these areas.

Absolutely. We can go over any medical requirements during the initial and final booking phases. Should your dog require specialist medication however this may need to be arranged through our local vet just a ball throw away.

Play, play and more play. I will engage with your dog in many forms of enrichment, both physical and mental such as hide and seek, basic training, adventure walks, sniff-n-search games, socialising and grooming. All of these increase a dog’s overall well-being but the best part is, what we think of as work, they think of as PLAYTIME! Our enrichment policy is available upon request.

I will guarantee every dog gets a minimum of 2 trips out a day which will accumulate to a minimum of 2 hours, 2 minutes and 22 seconds...ish. Often more. Of course, we can discuss your dog's personal abilities and tailor the exercise regime to suit them.

You tell me! As part of the enrolment process, we will discuss exactly what your dog requires and is used to. In addition, we request you send with your dog any food and other dietary requirements along with, as disrupting a dog's meal plan can cause numerous issues, such as stomach ache and distress.

We want your dog to be as comfortable as possible during their stay and their food is a key part of home life they should bring along, as well their own bowls and bedding etc.

I will do everything I can to accommodate your dog and we can arrange additional meet-and-greet sessions if required (at additional cost). Very often what is thought of as aggressive behaviour are often signs of a dog that is anxious, scared or stressed. These emotions can usually be overcome with some perseverance and patience.

However, I am not a qualified dog trainer so if I can’t reassure your dog I’m a cool guy, then you may have to seek professional support before trying again. If your dog has other non-aggressive behavioural issues, let's chat, I love a challenge and hope to be able to make a difference in your pet’s life through the basic knowledge that I do have on positive re-enforcement techniques.

For the moment I am mostly only offering services over weekends 12pm Friday through to 5pm Sunday. As and when I take leave from the day job I can open up weekday slots which I will try to advertise well in advance.

Keep in mind though, if this is your dog's first stay/walk with me, we will need to arrange an introduction and trial stay. Please allow at least 3 full weeks ahead of your intended booking.

We can use text, phone calls, emails, WhatsApp or Telegram if preferred. If you have an alternative method in mind just let me know. I will give you an update at the start and end of each day but additional can be requested.

Don’t forget, you can also follow your dog's adventures through Pawfit, our live tracking service. You will receive a notification before their main walk/s to log in. (Keep in mind Trackers will only be activated during walks)

Yes, there are quite a few things to consider and getting the initial forms can feel slow going. But rest assured this is so that we know as much as possible so we can ensure your dog has absolutely everything they need when they need it.

Our policies, questionnaires and checklists are available upon request.

For most scenarios or situations you will receive a full refund for cancellation with more than 4 days' notice. In some cases, we may hold back any deposits made.

Our terms and conditions are available upon request.