Dog sitting in Canterbury, in the comfort of home

No - I come to yours. Your dog stays at home, with their own bed, garden and routine, and I look after them there.

Yes - a walk of at least 30 minutes is included in every dog sitting visit, not an extra. Beyond that, it depends on what your dog needs.

I stay at your home so your dog isn't left alone for the night. Times are agreed around your plans, but I usually arrive around 7pm and leave around 8 or 9am, depending on your dog's needs.

Only if we've agreed on it together. By default, your dog has me all to themselves.

Yes. Medication, feeding times, habits and quirks are all talked through at the meet & greet, then followed exactly as you'd do them yourself. And if you'd like, I gently reinforce good habits along the way.

I can take your dog to the vet on your behalf if needed, and I'll keep you informed the whole time. The vet's fees are then settled by you, just as if you'd taken your dog yourself.

Multi-pet households are always welcome. The exact rate depends on the service and is shown in the pricing section of each page - here, +£3 per additional dog.

Absolutely. If it feels like a good match for you, your pet and me, the first booking can follow straight away - or you can take a bit more time, no pressure either way.

Canterbury city centre. I get around on foot, so I cover homes within walking distance of the centre. Not sure if you're in? Just send me your area and I'll tell you straight away.

Dates are agreed together around my availability, and once they're set, I'm committed to them. If something unexpected comes up (I'm rarely ill), I'll let you know well in advance so you have time to make other plans - I can point you to another local service if needed, and we'll sort out payment fairly between us.

I don't hold a formal pet-care qualification: my experience comes from a lifetime around animals, from shelter volunteering to horses and years of looking after other people's pets.

Exactly as I would my own - with respect for your space and your habits. Keys are kept safe, and doors, windows and gates are double-checked before I leave.

Just book at least 24 hours in advance, and if your plans change, let me know at least 24 hours before too. If something comes up at the last minute, just tell me - we'll sort it out between us.

Simply in cash, in person, when we next see each other. No app, no booking fees and no platform taking a cut - you pay me directly for the time I spend with your pet.

Often, yes - fully or partly depending on the period. Let me know your dates as early as you can and we'll work out together what I can cover.