
Based on the profile
At about 3 p.m., James finishes work, and your dog’s day opens into an evening walk before dinner and bedtime. James has cared for animals for more than 10 years, growing up with dogs, cats, birds, lizards and tortoises and learning to notice what different personalities need. With Heather at home throughout the week, your dog receives daily care, food, fresh water and attention, along with physical and mentally stimulating toys. James asks about behaviours and anything that may cause stress, so he can shape a familiar, reassuring routine. After walks and play, your dog can settle in a calm place that feels like home.
Best for: Owners seeking calm, attentive routines for their dog

James S.
Based on the profile
At about 3 p.m., James finishes work, and your dog’s day opens into an evening walk before dinner and bedtime. James has cared for animals for more than 10 years, growing up with dogs, cats, birds, lizards and tortoises and learning to notice what different personalities need. With Heather at home throughout the week, your dog receives daily care, food, fresh water and attention, along with physical and mentally stimulating toys. James asks about behaviours and anything that may cause stress, so he can shape a familiar, reassuring routine. After walks and play, your dog can settle in a calm place that feels like home.
Best for: Owners seeking calm, attentive routines for their dog
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I have experience with pets of my own. I have lived with animals since I was a child. I often care for the pets of family, friends, and neighbors. I have paid experience in pet sitting and dog walking. I have cared for animals for more than 10 years.
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Hi, I’m James. My wife Heather and I love animals. We both grew up living with an array of pets, including dogs, cats, birds (ducks, chickens and budgies), lizards and tortoises. All of our companions have been loved and admired, and our experiences with different animals and personalities have taught us to recognise behavioural traits and understand what your boy(s) or girl(s) may want or need. Heather is at home throughout the week and is able to provide the daily care your friend deserves, including walks, attention, food and fresh water. I finish work at approximately 3pm, Monday to Friday, so we can also enjoy an evening walk together before dinner and bedtime. We believe it is important to build trust with your furry friend by joining in with the activities they love. The atmosphere within our home is relaxed, and we believe our furry friends need a strong routine and a loving environment to thrive. We have an array of both physical and mentally stimulating toys, helping to keep your friend entertained and engaged throughout their stay. Requested information about your pet We will need to know if there are any behavioural traits that we should be aware of, or anything that we should avoid doing because it may cause your pet stress. For their safety, as well as ours, it is paramount that we understand these things before their stay. Knowing what makes your friend comfortable allows us to provide care that is as familiar and reassuring as possible. We can accommodate individual needs, but we need to know about them beforehand so that we can make their stay as comfortable as possible. During the stay We love to ensure that your friend is both physically and mentally stimulated, while also giving them a safe and comfortable place to relax when they are ready to do so. Their stay can include daily walks, plenty of wholesome playtime, mental stimulation and, most importantly, a calm place to chill and feel at home.
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